Quantum.Tech Qatar 2025
13 - 15 January, 2025
Marsa Malaz Kempinski, The Pearl – Doha, Qatar
Main Conference Day 1
8:10 am - 8:40 am
REGISTRATION AND COFFEE
8:40 am - 8:50 am
Morning chair’s opening remarks
André König -
Chief Executive Officer,
Global Quantum Intelligence
8:50 am - 9:20 am
Qatar Quantum Research and Innovation Landscape
Saif Al-Kuwari -
Director of Qatar Center for Quantum Computing (QC2),
Hamad Bin Khalifa University
Saif Al-Kuwari
Director of Qatar Center for Quantum Computing (QC2)Hamad Bin Khalifa University
9:20 am - 9:50 am
Keynote Presentation: What You Need To Know To Prepare for Quantum
Tahmid Quddus Islam -
Vice President, Innovation & Technology,
Citi
9:50 am - 10:10 am
Pushing the Boundaries of What's Computationally Possible
Elvira Shishenina -
Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives,
Quantinuum
Sponsored by: Quantinuum
10:10 am - 10:30 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.
10:30 am - 10:50 am
NETWORKING REFRESHMENT BREAK IN THE EXHIBITION AREA
10:50 am - 11:40 am
The path to commercialization: A roadmap update from the leading processor providers
Neil Abroug -
Head of Quantum,
Inria
Francois Perruchot - Chief Strategy Officer & co-founder, Quobly
Sunbir Alam - Quantum Computing Ambassador, Microsoft
Nicolas Proust - VP Strategy & Corporate Development, 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?
Sponsored by: Pasqal
Sponsored by: Quobly
Sponsored by: Microsoft
11:40 am - 12:00 pm
Quantum Technologies at HSBC: Transforming Banking with Innovation
Philip Intallura -
Global Head of Quantum Technologies,
HSBC
In this session, Dr. Philip Intallura will unveil how HSBC, one of the world’s largest banks, is embracing quantum technologies. He will share insights into the development of HSBC’s quantum program, highlighting the bank’s strategic approach to leveraging quantum advancements. The presentation will explore critical use cases, addressing both offensive opportunities and defensive imperatives. Join us for a forward-looking discussion on how quantum technologies are shaping the future of banking.
12:00 pm - 12:20 pm
The Convergence of AI, Cloud, and Quantum in Data Center Ecosystems: Enabling the Future of Industry Transformation
Faisal Al-Kuwari -
Chief Strategy Officer and Acting Chief Information Technology Officer,
MEEZA
This session focuses on exploring the transformative convergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cloud Computing, and Quantum Technologies within modern data center ecosystems.
It highlights how these emerging technologies are integrating to drive innovation across industries such as finance, healthcare, and logistics, with a particular emphasis on the role of advanced data center services and managed solutions in enabling this evolution.
Sponsored by: MEEZA
Faisal Al-Kuwari
Chief Strategy Officer and Acting Chief Information Technology OfficerMEEZA
12:20 pm - 1:30 pm
LUNCH
Stream A: Enterprise Innovations in Quantum – STEM, Energy, Logistics & Aviation
1:30 pm - 2:20 pm Quantum Challenges and Opportunities: A STEM Perspective Nasser Barghouty - Chief Scientist, NASA Space Communications and Navigation (retired), NASAJoe Queenan - Executive Director, South Carolina Quantum Association
Saif Al-Kuwari - Director of Qatar Center for Quantum Computing (QC2), Hamad Bin Khalifa University
Marcel Mordarski - Quantum Cryptographer, Quantum 2.0 Generation Representant
Medhi Benchaabane - Executive Director, Qatar Foundation IB Schools
Saif Al-Kuwari
Director of Qatar Center for Quantum Computing (QC2)Hamad Bin Khalifa University
Stream A: Enterprise Innovations in Quantum – STEM, Energy, Logistics & Aviation
2:20 pm - 2:40 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 – STEM, Energy, Logistics & Aviation
2:40 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 – STEM, Energy, Logistics & Aviation
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm The potential of quantum for the aviation and aerospace industry Nichola Bates - Managing Partner Head of Global Accelerators and Innovation Programs, Aerospace Xelerated & BoeingThis 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
Nichola Bates
Managing Partner Head of Global Accelerators and Innovation ProgramsAerospace Xelerated & Boeing
Stream B: Quantum Innovations – QPU Architecture, Computing, Sensing, & Climate Change
1:30 pm - 2:00 pm Developing Quantum sensors for sustainable industry and GPS-free navigation Karsten Pyka - Lead Technology Development - Quantum Sensing, Technology Innovation Institute
Stream B: Quantum Innovations – QPU Architecture, Computing, Sensing, & Climate Change
2:00 pm - 2:15 pm Presentation by Accenture Shreyas Ramesh - Principal Director, Accenture
Stream B: Quantum Innovations – QPU Architecture, Computing, Sensing, & Climate Change
2:15 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.
Sponsored by: Quantum Circuits, Inc.
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 Deciphering Quantum AI: promise and challenge Chloe Ai - Quantum Researcher, VodafoneWhen AI meets quantum computing, what potential can we expect in reality? We will try to decipher this myth from a scientific and industrial perspective.
Stream C: Enterprise Innovations in Quantum - Telecomms, Finance, Pharma & Healthcare
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm Enterprise Innovations in Quantum - Finance Sergio Gago - Managing Director Quantum Computing, Moodys AnalyticsPhilip Intallura - Global Head of Quantum Technologies, HSBC
This session explores the transformative convergence of quantum computing and artificial intelligence. Learn how large organizations can establish a successful quantum program, focusing on strategic implementation, partnerships, and talent development. We will also discuss the urgent need to enhance cryptographic defenses against emerging quantum threats.
Stream C: Enterprise Innovations in Quantum - Telecomms, Finance, Pharma & Healthcare
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm From 0 to Q: How startups are breaking into the sector Pilar Fernandez Hermida - Founder, i-ExpandDario Hernandez Balladares - CEO, Qaibit
Elvira Shishenina - Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives, Quantinuum
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
Sponsored by: Multiverse Computing
