Situation: Intel's work in Quantum Computing is about investing in the future, but also about thought leadership. For events where thought-leadership was a key metric, we had consistent demand to show Intel's Quantum Computing work. We had specific technology examples, like the Horse Ridge cryogenic control board, or cubit test chips, but nothing that demonstrated a cohesive story.

Task: After the Intel Innovation conference, I decided to build an interactive storytelling demo to connect the dots and create a cohesive picture of Intel's work in Quantum Computing. I spoke with my team leadership and the Intel Labs communications team, and with their buyoff I began building this demo during any free time I had between other event planning work.

Action/Process: I identified my criteria for a successful event demo. It needed to look great on a big 4K screen, but also work on a on a table top monitor. It needed to be engaging and interactive, and break the complexity of Quantum Computing down into small parts that could be delivered to a group of attendees at a tradeshow. Also, I knew that this wasn't going to have a budget for development- I needed to keep the scope manageable for me and a small team of enthusiastic colleagues that I gathered to work on this in our available time.

The Intel Labs comms team had previously produced a Quantum Computing video that told a clear story over several minutes. The video provided a great story template that I knew was accurate and approved by both the Quantum Computing team and Intel Communications. Using the video as a guide, I broke out the key concepts to build an interactive "mini-demo" for each.

This project was developed between events over the course of several months, in collaboration with a 3D designer and visual artist, and with frequent consultation with Intel Quantum Computing Researchers.

Impact: This demo was an immediate success with audiences and our Quantum Computing researchers. I demoed this to a US Senator along with Intel’s CEO as a part of conversation about the importance of Quantum Research at the World Economic Forum 2023. The demo featured as a visual aid and attractor for Quantum Computing researchers at multiple events and talks.