Oak Ridge National Laboratory
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The 2027 Quantum Computing User Forum is an annual gathering hosted by the Oak Ridge Leadership Computing Facility at Oak Ridge National Laboratory for users of its Quantum Computing User Program and other researchers interested in practical quantum computation. The forum focuses on shared practices for developing quantum computing applications, software and simulations on real hardware. The event runs from 9 to 13 August 2027 at the laboratory's Visitors Center and Conference Center in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, and is held in person only. Registration opens in spring 2027, with the agenda, abstract submissions and a poster session to be announced closer to the date. Scientists, software developers and computational researchers attending can learn how peers are using access to quantum systems through a national user program, exchange lessons on algorithms and tooling, and meet the facility staff who support those allocations. For research groups exploring where quantum hardware fits alongside classical high-performance computing, it offers a direct line to an active user community.
2027 Quantum Computing User Forum takes place August 9–13, 2027 in Oak Ridge, United States.
2027 Quantum Computing User Forum is an in-person event.
2027 Quantum Computing User Forum is organized by Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
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Oak Ridge in August is warm, green and humid, with summer thunderstorms rolling over the ridges of East Tennessee. The 2027 Quantum Computing User Forum takes place at Oak Ridge National Laboratory's Visitors Center and Conference Center, an in-person gathering for researchers using the lab's quantum computing user program. The town itself grew out of the Manhattan Project, so the history of big-science computing is never far away.
McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) in Knoxville is the nearest commercial airport, roughly 30–40 minutes' drive from Oak Ridge. Public transport between the airport, Knoxville and the laboratory is very limited, so most visitors rent a car or arrange a rideshare. Nashville International (BNA) is an alternative with more routes, but the drive is around two and a half to three hours.
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Mobile coverage can be patchy in parts of the surrounding hills, and laboratory networks have their own access rules for visitors. Setting up a US eSIM before travelling ensures navigation and messaging work from the moment of arrival. Set up an eSIM with Airalo before you board and you're online the moment you land.
American Museum of Science and Energy. Located in Oak Ridge, the museum explains the city's Manhattan Project origins and the science carried out at the laboratory. A visit takes about an hour and fits easily before or after forum sessions.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The park entrance near Townsend is roughly an hour's drive. In August, early-morning hikes avoid both heat and afternoon storms; the Cades Cove loop road suits a half-day visit by car.
Melton Hill Lake and the Clinch River. Greenways and waterfront parks around Oak Ridge offer easy evening walks, paddling and rowing. They are a quiet alternative to driving into Knoxville after a long day of talks.
Market Square, Knoxville. Downtown Knoxville's pedestrian square is lined with restaurants and hosts summer events. It is about 30 minutes from Oak Ridge and works well for a group dinner on a free evening.
Do I need a car to attend the forum at Oak Ridge National Laboratory?
In practice yes. Public transport around Oak Ridge and to the laboratory is very limited, so a rental car or pre-arranged ride is the most reliable option.
What is the closest airport to Oak Ridge, Tennessee?
McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) near Knoxville, about 30–40 minutes by car.
Are there access requirements for visiting the laboratory?
Oak Ridge National Laboratory is a secure federal site, so visitors should follow the event's registration and badging instructions and carry government-issued photo identification.
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