Abstract: Breakthroughs in the fundamental physics and chemistry of quantum materials are key for emerging technologies in computation, information processing, and communication. Interdisciplinary teams must consider both the nature of the quantum states and materials as well as issues of engineering and scalability. In this webinar, the speakers will discuss their pioneering works in the field of quantum information processing, including the synthesis of new materials and characterization of their underlying physical processes. Speakers will then participate in a future-looking panel discussion about what fundamental and applied questions still need to be answered to advance the field.