Quantum.Tech Qatar 2025
13 - 15 January, 2025
Marsa Malaz Kempinski, The Pearl – Doha, Qatar
Main Conference Day 1
8:00 am - 8:30 am
REGISTRATION AND COFFEE
8:30 am - 8:40 am
Morning chair’s opening remarks
André König -
Chief Executive Officer,
Global Quantum Intelligence
8:40 am - 9:00 am
Opening keynote by the Qatari Government
Saif Al-Kuwari -
Director,
Qatar Center for Quantum Computing (QC2)
Here we discuss how the Qatari government is working to promote the adoption and commercialisation of quantum in Qatar through national programs and international collaborations
9:00 am - 9:20 am
Keynote Presentation: What You Need To Know To Prepare for Quantum
Tahmid Quddus Islam -
Assistant Vice President,
Citi Global Insights
9:20 am - 9:40 am
Pushing the Boundaries of What's Computationally Possible
Anand Shah -
Strategic Partnerships & Business Development,
Quantinuum
Quantum technologies are having profound implications on industries ranging from cybersecurity, energy, food security to genomics. In this transformative epoch, how can stakeholders in Qatar harness the full potential of these technologies to revolutionize our digital and physical worlds?
9:40 am - 10:00 am
Keynote Presentation: Where next in the commercialisation of QKD?
Andrew Lord -
Senior Manager, Optical Networks and Quantum Research,
BT
The talk will describe developments in the commercial London QKD trial run by BT and Toshiba. It will look at the overall architecture, customer use cases and future roadmap. The talk will go on to examine key learnings from the trial and assess what else is required to convert this into a fully functioning commercial network.
10:00 am - 10:30 am
Keynote Presentation: JPMorgan Chase’s perspective on Quantum
Marco Pistoia -
MD, Global Head of Applied Research, Global Head of Quantum Computing,
JPMorgan Chase & Co
Marco Pistoia
MD, Global Head of Applied Research, Global Head of Quantum ComputingJPMorgan Chase & Co
10:30 am - 11:00 am
NETWORKING REFRESHMENT BREAK IN THE EXHIBITION AREA
11:00 am - 11:30 am
The path to commercialization: A roadmap update from the leading processor providers
Neil Abroug -
Head of Quantum,
Inria
Georges-Olivier Reymond - CEO and Founder, Pasqal
This session brings together the tech’s global leaders where they will be showcasing their latest offerings. Each speaker has 10 minutes to provide an insight into;
- What are the real-world solutions quantum can provide for enterprises?
- Is the hardware there yet?
- Where are we along the NIS-Q era?
- How are these organizations working with software providers?
11:40 am - 12:00 pm
Keynote Presentation: HSBC’s perspective on Quantum
Philip Intallura -
Global Head of Quantum Technologies,
HSBC
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
LUNCH
Stream A: Enterprise Innovations in Quantum – Defence, Energy, Logistics & Aviation
1:30 pm - 2:00 pm How can quantum be applied to the defence space?In an ever-changing geopolitical landscape, a nations capability to defend itself is the first responsibility of any government.
The applications of Quantum technology in the defence space are far and wide, whether that be securing communications, to improving detection, imaging and navigation systems to quantum simulation capabilities
Stream A: Enterprise Innovations in Quantum – Defence, Energy, Logistics & Aviation
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm How can quantum be applied to the energy sector? Dr. Satyam Priyadarshy - Senior Advisor, Global Quantum IntelligenceAmidst the pressing energy challenges, security concerns, and the need for diversification in how we power our future society, this session explores how quantum hardware and software can be utilized to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of the energy sector.
Stream A: Enterprise Innovations in Quantum – Defence, Energy, Logistics & Aviation
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm How can quantum be applied to the supply chain and logistics space? Manfred Rieck - Head of Quantum Technologies, Deutsche BahnThis session will be centred around the following two discussion points
- Relevance of a Quantum Ecosystem for deep tech
- Industrial perspective on the usage of HPC and Quantum Systems
Stream A: Enterprise Innovations in Quantum – Defence, Energy, Logistics & Aviation
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm The potential of quantum for the aviation industryThis session will focus on how the aviation industry can embrace quantum solutions for issues such as hostile jamming, enhanced navigation and communication security, improving safety and efficiency across the industry
Stream B: Quantum Innovations – QPU Architecture, Computing, Sensing, & Climate Change
1:30 pm - 2:00 pm Beyond the Quantum Leap : Future Resilient Computing Hoda Alkhzaimi - Associate Vice Provost of Research translation, innovation and Entrepreneurship, NYU Abu Dhabi
Hoda Alkhzaimi
Associate Vice Provost of Research translation, innovation and EntrepreneurshipNYU Abu Dhabi
Stream B: Quantum Innovations – QPU Architecture, Computing, Sensing, & Climate Change
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm Introducing the Superconducting Cavity-based Dual-rail Qubit with Inherent Error Detection and Real-time Software Control Mowaffak Midani - Head of Solutions Architecture, Alliances, and Partnerships, Quantum Circuits IncWhile many companies have chosen to focus on scaling the quantum computing system first, at Quantum Circuits we chose to first optimize the design of the qubit to improve its fidelity, incorporate inherent error detection at the qubit level, and then scale up the quantum system. The implications are profound as the number of raw qubits needed to enable error correction and produce logical qubits is reduced significantly by the quality and design of the qubits used in the system. The benefits include supporting a new class of classical-quantum programming paradigm and a clear path towards quantum fault-tolerance through well-engineered systems, solutions, and algorithms.
Mowaffak Midani
Head of Solutions Architecture, Alliances, and PartnershipsQuantum Circuits Inc
Stream B: Quantum Innovations – QPU Architecture, Computing, Sensing, & Climate Change
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm Quantum Computing for Power Systems Jarrett Smalley - Quantum Computing Specialist, Rolls-Royce
Stream B: Quantum Innovations – QPU Architecture, Computing, Sensing, & Climate Change
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm Quantum sensing and its impact on reducing the impacts of climate change Carlos Kuchovsky - Co-Founder & CEO, QCentroidThis session showcases the potential of quantum sensing when tackling one of the largest challenges facing both this and subsequent generations, arming us with the tools to move toward a more sustainable future
Stream C: Enterprise Innovations in Quantum - Telecomms, Finance, Pharma & Healthcare
1:30 pm - 2:00 pm Leveraging quantum technology in telecoms: The future of connectivity Chloe Ai - Quantum Researcher, VodafoneMaximillian Walz - Senior Product Owner, Quantum Computing, T Systems
Stream C: Enterprise Innovations in Quantum - Telecomms, Finance, Pharma & Healthcare
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm How can quantum be applied to the financial sector? Sergio Gago - Managing Director Quantum Computing, Moodys AnalyticsThe applications of quantum technology, particularly surrounding Quantum AI trading is a groundbreaking integration of quantum computing and artificial intelligence
These advancements are poised to revolutionize the financial sector, through redefining how organisations optimise their portfolios, manage their risks, algorithmic trading, and market prediction.
Stream C: Enterprise Innovations in Quantum - Telecomms, Finance, Pharma & Healthcare
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm Pharma in focus Bhushan Bonde - Head of Innovation for In-silico R&D, Drug Discovery, EvotecQuantum technology holds the potential to revolutionize the pharmaceutical industry saving time, costs and most importantly of all, lives – where are we on the pathway to reduce the pathway in drug discovery?
Stream C: Enterprise Innovations in Quantum - Telecomms, Finance, Pharma & Healthcare
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm Exploring the potential of quantum as a healthcare tool Nardo Manaloto - Managing Partner, Qubits VenturesProtecting patient data, revolutionising imaging and scanning whilst being harnessed at a population health level for early detection and risk stratification – where is quantum and healthcare coming together?
3:30 pm - 4:15 pm
NETWORKING REFRESHMENT BREAK IN THE EXHIBITION AREA
4:15 pm - 4:45 pm
The quantum crystal ball...
André König -
Chief Executive Officer,
Global Quantum Intelligence
Karina Robinson - Senior Advisor, Multiverse Computing
Roman Orus - CSO, Multiverse Computing
We round off the day by taking a look at the future, where will quantum move within the second half of decade and what is the pathway to realising the potential of quantum solutions and applications
