Quantum.Tech Qatar 2025
13 - 15 January, 2025
Marsa Malaz Kempinski, The Pearl – Doha, Qatar
Main Conference Day 2 - The Role of Government in Quantum
8:20 am - 8:50 am
REGISTRATION AND COFFEE
8:50 am - 9:00 am
Chairs opening remarks
Joe Spencer -
Key Account Manager,
Global Quantum Intelligence
9:00 am - 9:30 am
How does industry and government work together in to realise the potential of quantum applications?
Jonathan Legh-Smith -
Executive Director,
UKQuantum
Neil Abroug - Head of Quantum, Inria
Enrique Solano - Adjunct Professor & Co-CEO, Qatar Center for Quantum Computing & Kipu Quantum
Joe Spencer - Key Account Manager, Global Quantum Intelligence
This session delves into collaboration between government and industry, showcasing success stories and ensuring both parties are working in tandem for the common good
9:30 am - 10:00 am
What is the Qatari funding eco-system like when it comes to international enterprises and quantum projects?
10:00 am - 10:30 am
Morning Networking Break
10:30 am - 11:00 am
The Quantum workforce: what governments can do
Dr. Satyam Priyadarshy -
Senior Advisor,
Global Quantum Intelligence
- Is a workforce shortage going to be the biggest barrier when it comes to adopting quantum capabilities?
- What can governments do to promote and upskill the workforce?
- What are the current and future challenges in this space?
11:00 am - 11:30 am
Quantum Innovation and Investment: exploring venture capital opportunities in Quantum Technology
Nardo Manaloto -
Managing Partner,
Qubits Ventures
Olivier Tonneau - Partner, Quantonation
