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Silicon Swamp Tech Meetup

  • The Boyd Innovation Center 711 Saluda Ave Columbia, SC, 29205 United States (map)

Silicon Swamp is back!​

The evening will start with a brief, informal talk and live demonstration by Fred Gertz (Founder & CEO, Collide Technology) on a DIY Quantum Computer—showing how fundamental quantum concepts like superposition and interference can be demonstrated using simple, hands-on optical components. No physics background required.

​After the short talk, we’ll shift into what Silicon Swamp does best: open networking, relaxed conversation, and community building. Whether you’re in tech, science, startups, or just curious about emerging ideas, this is a low-pressure space to meet interesting people and exchange ideas.

Agenda

  • ​6:00 – Arrival & mingling

  • ​6:15 – Short DIY Quantum Computing demo

  • ​6:35 – Mixer & social time

​Come for the quantum demo, stay for the people.

*Note: This event is managed and hosted by Silicon Swamp. Please reach out directly to them for inquires related to this event here.

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