AWS re:Invent 2025: Your Complete Guide to Quantum Computing Sessions

AWS re:Invent 2025 returns to Las Vegas from December 1 to 5, bringing together builders, researchers, and business leaders who are exploring what is next in advanced computing on AWS.

Quantum computing is moving from research labs into early real-world use. With Amazon Braket , AWS gives you managed access to multiple quantum hardware providers, high performance simulators, and tools for hybrid quantum-classical algorithms, all integrated with the AWS services you already use.

If you want to understand what quantum means for your organization today and how to prepare for the future, the quantum sessions at re:Invent are a focused way to learn from AWS experts, customers, and partners.

What to expect: Quantum at re:Invent 2025

This year’s quantum content focuses on Amazon Braket and covers:

• Strategy and roadmap for organizations that are evaluating where quantum fits into their broader advanced compute plans
• Architectures that combine quantum resources with CPUs, GPUs, and HPC services such as AWS Batch, AWS ParallelCluster, and AWS Parallel Computing Service
• Hands-on workshops where you implement your first quantum algorithms and run them on real quantum devices
• Customer and partner stories in pharma, national research initiatives, and financial services
• New patterns that use generative AI to accelerate quantum software development

Below is a curated catalog of quantum sessions so you can plan your week. Use the re:Invent event catalog to confirm times, locations, and seat availability.

Complete Quantum Computing Session Catalog

Breakout session – CMP411 | Quantum computing with Amazon Braket: From exploration to enterprise  Get a strategic overview of quantum computing on AWS. This session outlines AWS quantum strategy and the latest Amazon Braket capabilities, then shows how organizations can start running quantum algorithms alongside classical workloads today. Senior technical and business leaders gain a clear view of current quantum hardware, example use cases such as optimization and drug discovery, and how future quantum systems will integrate with HPC environments.

Best for: Technology leaders, architects, and senior engineers who want a broad view of how quantum fits into their compute roadmap.

Breakout session – CMP327 | JPMorganChase and Amazon Advanced Solutions Lab drive quantum R&D on Braket  See how JPMorganChase and the Amazon Advanced Solutions Lab are advancing quantum research on AWS. This session presents qReduMIS, a hybrid quantum-classical algorithm developed to tackle hard optimization problems on Rydberg quantum hardware. You will learn how the team scaled experiments to hundreds of qubits, how they compared performance across different devices, and what they have learned about building practical, scalable quantum solutions in financial services.

Best for: Engineers and researchers who want to see real-world quantum experiments and results.

Chalk talk CMP304 | Architectures for hybrid quantum-classical workflows at scale  All useful quantum computing is hybrid. In this repeat chalk talk, you explore architectures that connect Amazon Braket with services such as AWS Batch, AWS ParallelCluster, and AWS Parallel Computing Service, together with GPU-accelerated Amazon EC2 instances and the NVIDIA CUDA-Q platform. The speakers walk through patterns for orchestrating CPUs, GPUs, and quantum processing units in a single workflow, and discuss design choices for performance, cost, and reliability.

Best for: Architects and developers designing quantum and HPC workflows on AWS.

Chalk talk CMP402 | GenAI for quantum software development: Amazon Braket and Strangeworks  Generative AI is changing how developers build and test quantum applications. In this interactive chalk talk, you see how AI coding assistants in Amazon Braket managed notebooks can speed up circuit design, job submission, and result analysis. Strangeworks shows how they use generative AI to help teams express quantum problems in natural language and translate them into code that targets multiple quantum software frameworks. The focus is on practical techniques to accelerate experimentation and collaboration.

Best for: Developers and researchers who want to move faster with quantum software development.

Chalk talk CMP209 | Amazon Braket hubs: Accelerating R&D in national quantum initiatives  National and regional quantum initiatives around the world are building shared research hubs that combine quantum hardware access, secure environments, and scalable classical infrastructure. This chalk talk explains how AWS works with these hubs to support academic groups, startups, and enterprises. You learn how hubs use Amazon Braket and other AWS services to enable collaborative research while protecting sensitive workloads, and how you can participate in these programs.

Best for: Researchers, program leads, and government or academic stakeholders.

Chalk talk CMP205 | Q-CTRL Fire Opal on Amazon Braket: Quantum solutions from security to finance  Learn how Q-CTRL and AWS are helping organizations get more value from quantum devices. This session shows how Q-CTRL Fire Opal running on Amazon Braket can improve algorithm performance, including an example where Accenture Federal Services achieved a significant improvement in quantum network anomaly detection. The speakers explore use cases in cybersecurity, financial risk, and materials science, and explain how hybrid quantum-classical approaches on AWS support these workloads.

Best for: Practitioners who want concrete examples of performance gains from quantum optimization tools.

Chalk talk CMP204 | Quantum computing: Accelerating pharma innovation  Co-presented with Merck and MathWorks, this chalk talk focuses on how quantum optimization techniques can support pharmaceutical research. Using the Quantum Approximate Optimization Algorithm (QAOA) on Amazon Braket, the speakers show how to address problems in pharmaceutical manufacturing and cancer diagnostics. You see end-to-end workflows that connect MATLAB, Amazon Braket, and classical compute resources, along with lessons learned from running these experiments in production-like environments.

Best for: Life sciences and healthcare teams exploring quantum for R&D.

Workshop CMP202-R / CMP202-R1 | Amazon Braket: Get hands-on with quantum computing  If you are starting your quantum journey, this workshop is designed for you. Amazon Braket provides access to quantum hardware and simulators so you can speed up scientific research and software development. In this hands-on session, you implement your first quantum algorithms, run circuits on gate-based devices and simulators, and explore examples from the AWS quantum algorithm library. Bring your laptop and AWS credentials. CMP202 is offered as multiple repeat sessions (CMP202-R and CMP202-R1) so you can choose a time that fits your schedule.

Best for: Developers and scientists who prefer learning by doing.

Workshop CMP408 | Exploring hybrid quantum-classical computing with Amazon Braket  Take the next step into hybrid quantum computing. This expert-level workshop uses Amazon Braket Hybrid Jobs to implement a Variational Quantum Linear Solver and apply it to linear systems of equations that appear in science and engineering workloads. You learn how to structure hybrid jobs, manage classical resources, and interpret results from real quantum devices. Expect notebook-driven exercises, detailed guidance, and plenty of time for questions.

Best for: Practitioners who already know the basics of quantum computing and want to build hybrid algorithms.

Lightning talk CMP357 | Building the quantum future on AWS  This lightning talk gives a concise overview of how AWS supports quantum innovation across the stack. You hear examples of startups and enterprises using Amazon Braket for simulation, optimization, and materials research, and how AWS networking and security services help customers prepare for a quantum-safe future with post-quantum cryptography. It is a great starting point if you are new to quantum on AWS or want a fast, business-friendly introduction.

Best for: Attendees who want a quick introduction to the AWS quantum portfolio.

Making the most of your re:Invent experience

Before you arrive

• Reserve your sessions early: Many quantum sessions already show limited availability. Use the re:Invent event catalog to add key sessions to your schedule before they fill up.
• Install the AWS Events mobile app  so you can manage your agenda, get real time updates, and track shuttle routes during the week. (Available for iOS and Android)
• Plan for multiple venues: Quantum sessions span Mandalay Bay, MGM, Caesars Forum, and Wynn. Use the in-app maps and shuttle information to plan travel time between buildings.
• Prepare for hands-on learning: For workshops, bring a laptop, a modern browser, and access to an AWS account so you can follow along with the exercises.

During the Conference

• Arrive Early for Popular Sessions: Chalk talks and breakout sessions fill up quickly, especially those featuring customer case studies
• Network Strategically: Chalk talks offer direct access to AWS HPC specialists and industry practitioners – come prepared with specific questions
• Attend the Keynotes: Don’t miss insights from AWS leadership including CEO Matt Garman, CTO Dr. Werner Vogels, and other executives on the future of cloud computing and quantum computing
• Take Advantage of Certification Discounts: All in-person attendees receive a 50% discount voucher for AWS certification exams

Maximize your learning

• Mix session types: Combine strategy and overview (breakouts), design discussions (chalk talks), and practical experience (workshops and lightning talks) to get both breadth and depth.
• Focus on customer and partner content: Sessions that include customers like JPMorganChase and Merck, or partners such as Q-CTRL and Strangeworks, show how quantum experiments are run in real organizations and what they have learned so far.
• Capture follow ups: Use the AWS Events app or your own notes to track speakers, services, and ideas you want to revisit after the conference. Schedule time after re:Invent to review what you learned and identify next steps for your team.

Whether you are just beginning to explore quantum computing or already running hybrid experiments alongside HPC and AI workloads, the re:Invent 2025 quantum track gives you a clear path to learn, experiment, and connect with experts. Use this guide as a starting point, then head to the re:Invent event catalog to build a schedule that fits your goals.