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
8:00 am - 8:30 am
REGISTRATION AND COFFEE
8:30 am - 8:40 am
Chairs opening remarks
Joe Spencer -
Key Account Manager,
Global Quantum Intelligence
8:40 am - 9:00 am
Insights into HBKU and NASA’s Memorandum of Understanding
Nasser Barghouty -
Chief Scientist, NASA Space Communications and Navigation (retired),
NASA
Saif Al-Kuwari - Director, Qatar Center for Quantum Computing (QC2)
In this session, we bring together the two architects of the MoU signed between HBKU and NASA, formalising relations on quantum collaboration between Qatar and the United States
9:00 am - 9:50 am
What is the Qatari funding eco-system like when it comes to international enterprises and quantum projects?
Mohammed Al Emadi -
Executive Director of Investment & Incubation,
Qatar Development Bank
Fahad Ali Al-Kuwari - Senior Manager, Investor Relations, Invest Qatar
Saif Al-Kuwari - Director, Qatar Center for Quantum Computing (QC2)
9:50 am - 10:30 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
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Morning Networking Break
11:00 am - 11:30 am
The Quantum workforce: what governments can do
Mohamed Omer M Abuelgasim -
Executive Director, HBKU Executive Education Center,
HBKU
- 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?
11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Quantum Innovation and Investment: exploring venture capital opportunities in Quantum Technology
Nardo Manaloto -
Managing Partner,
Qubits Ventures
Olivier Tonneau - Partner, Quantonation
Atakan Mete - Semiconductors and Hardware Director, Qatar Investment Authority
