Quantum.Tech USA 2025

April 14 - Cryptography Spotlight Day | April 15-16 - Main Conference and Expo

Conrad Hotel, Washington D.C.

Omar Amer

Quantum Cryptography Research Lead JP Morgan Chase & Co

Omar Amer is a Vice President of Applied Research at JPMorgan Chase working towards making practical the use of QKD in the financial services industry. He received his PhD in Computer Science from the University of Connecticut in 2022, where he studied semi-quantum key distribution protocols, routing in hybrid QKD networks, and practical quantum key distribution.

Cryptography Spotlight Day

10:30 AM How are Fortune 500 organizations getting quantum prepared?

  • Are organizations ready for the quantum era, or should we be concerned? 
  • What does the future hold for quantum communication technologies? 
  • How close are we to realizing the quantum internet? 
  • Can quantum communications truly be made secure? 
  • Which platforms will dominate the future of quantum communications? 
  • Is the current software infrastructure sufficient to support a successful rollout of Quantum Key Distribution (QKD)? 

Main Conference Day One

3:00 PM Quantum Technologies and Their Transformative Role in Financial Services

Quantum computing is set to revolutionize the financial services industry by enabling unprecedented speed, security, and analytical power. This panel will explore the latest advancements in quantum technologies and how they are being applied to solve complex challenges in finance, from risk modeling to cryptography. 

 

Key discussion points include: 

  • How are quantum technologies advancing and what specific breakthroughs are most relevant to financial services? 
  • In what ways can quantum computing improve risk management, portfolio optimization, and financial forecasting? 
  • How can quantum algorithms enhance fraud detection and ensure more secure transactions in the financial sector? 
  • What are the implications of quantum cryptography for financial institutions, particularly in protecting sensitive data and countering future cybersecurity threats? 
  • What are the current challenges in integrating quantum technologies into financial systems, and how can organizations prepare for the quantum era? 
  • How are financial institutions collaborating with quantum technology providers to explore new solutions, and what early use cases are showing promise? 

 

This panel will provide insights into how quantum technologies are poised to reshape financial services, offering a look at the opportunities and challenges of integrating quantum computing into the heart of the financial industry. 

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Omar.

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