Quantum.Tech USA 2024
April 24, Cryptography Spotlight, Westin, Downtown | April 25-26, 2024, Main conference, Conrad Hotel
Washington D.C.
MAIN CONFERENCE AGENDA DAY 1
Discover the Future of Secure Communications: Join us for an immersive one-day Quantum Cryptography Bootcamp in the heart of Washington, D.C., where cutting-edge quantum technology meets the world of cybersecurity.
In an era of unprecedented technological advancement, quantum computing poses both incredible opportunities and formidable threats to information security. The Quantum Cryptography Bootcamp at Quantum.Tech USA offers a unique opportunity for professionals, researchers, and enthusiasts to delve into the fascinating realm of quantum cryptography.
This one-day event will bring together experts, thought leaders, and practitioners from the quantum and cybersecurity fields to provide a comprehensive introduction to quantum cryptography, its significance in the digital age, and its potential to revolutionize secure communication, financial services and government.
8:00 am - 8:40 am
REGISTRATION AND NETWORKING
8:40 am - 8:45 am
Welcome address
Laurence Coldicott -
Senior Content Director,
Quantum.Tech
8:45 am - 8:50 am
Morning Chair's Opening Remarks
Andre Koenig -
CEO,
Global Quantum Intelligence
8:45 am - 9:00 am
US GOVERNMENT WELCOME REMARKS
Gretchen Campbell -
Assistant Director for Quantum Information Science, and Director of the National Quantum Coordination Office at OSTP,
Office of Science and Technology Policy
Gretchen Campbell
Assistant Director for Quantum Information Science, and Director of the National Quantum Coordination Office at OSTPOffice of Science and Technology Policy
9:00 am - 9:20 am
The shifts in the quantum economy and what to expect in the next few years
Niko Mohr -
Partner,
McKinsey & Company
Michael Bogobowickz - Partner, McKinsey & Company
Darryll Pines - UMD President, University of Maryland
With major developments in the quantum ecosystem, we’ll discuss our latest findings on quantum research, shifts in private vs. public investments, and ancillary technologies. Key themes of findings include:
- Advancements (esp. technological side) are finally shifting the timeline for quantum left
- Funding has shifted, with public funding and revenues making up for the milder than expected “quantum winter” private investment gap
- The rise of geographic innovation hubs
- Talent are highly limited
- The big question this year: GenAI, where does the compute come from?
9:20 am - 9:40 am
The drive towards a quantum enabled digital transformation
Ann Dunkin -
CIO,
Department of Energy
9:40 am - 10:00 am
Getting ready for Quantum in AI-first world – the role of different ecosystem players
Aparna Prabhakar -
SVP Strategy and Sustainability,
Schneider Electric
10:00 am - 10:40 am
How Global Enterprises are Getting Ready for Quantum Advantage ( and Role of Govt in that Journey)
Aparna Prabhakar -
SVP Strategy and Sustainability,
Schneider Electric
Clena Abuan - Digital Science Principal, BP
Vikram Sharma - Founder and CEO, QuintessenceLabs
Karina Robinson - Senior Advisor, Multiverse Computing
Zac Dutton - Lead Scientist, Raytheon BBN Technologies
Philip Intallura - Global Head of Quantum Technologies, HSBC
- Are global enterprises acting with classical legacy architecture prepared for the impact quantum will have?
- Are the potential threats overblown or do we need to be worried?
- Is the threat of quantum bigger than the opportunity?
- Who is leading this is it the CTO, CIO or the CISO?
- How are partnerships strengthening the resilience of critical infrastructure against emerging quantum threats?
10:40 am - 11:25 am
NETWORKING REFRESHMENT BREAK
11:25 am - 11:45 am
Quantum centric super computing
Jerry Chow -
IBM Fellow and Director - Quantum Systems & Runtime Technology,
IBM Quantum
In the rapidly advancing field of quantum computing, we are entering an era dubbed as the "era of quantum utility," where the growth in quantum computing systems' size and quality, coupled with innovative error resilience techniques, is beginning to unlock new computational possibilities. This talk explores the critical integration of quantum computing with traditional High-Performance Computing (HPC) to fully leverage the unique strengths of each technology, surpassing what either could achieve on its own. We introduce a novel concept called "circuit knitting," a method that involves supporting quantum algorithms with multi-circuit approaches enhanced by classical computing's pre- and post-processing capabilities and high-performance elements. This integration between quantum and classical computing frameworks is poised to provide a rich environment for experts to experiment and optimize resources in quantum algorithms and applications. Given the limitations in efficiently emulating quantum applications to find the most optimal implementations, direct interaction with evolving quantum hardware becomes essential. This presentation will delve into how quantum-centric supercomputing, underpinned by the circuit knitting approach, represents the next frontier in supercomputing, offering insights into the journey towards optimizing algorithmic resources through the convergence of quantum and classical computing technologies.
11:45 am - 12:50 pm
FROM NISQ TO FTQC – where do the major platform and processor providers now stand
Amy Golem -
Senior Regional Sales Manager, North America,
Pasqal
Michael Biercuk - CEO & Founder, Q-CTRL
Milan Begliarbekov - Director of Quantum Foundry, Quantum Computing Inc
Jerry Chow - IBM Fellow and Director - Quantum Systems & Runtime Technology, IBM Quantum
Tomasso Macri - Executive Account Manager, QuEra Computing
Andre Koenig - CEO, Global Quantum Intelligence
Always a highlight of Quantum.Tech 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 NISQ ERA
- How are these organizations working with software providers?
12:50 pm - 1:05 pm
Becoming Quantum aware for Corporate Executives & Government Leaders
Steve Suarez -
External Advisor,
Bain & Company
Will Oliver - Henry Ellis Warren (1894) Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science & Professor of Physics, MIT
1:05 pm - 2:05 pm
NETWORKING LUNCH
1:15 pm - 1:35 pm
Quantum Safe Security process
Bruno Sanglé-Ferrière -
CEO,
Carrousel Digital Ltd
1:35 pm - 1:55 pm
Key strengths and benefits of using a semiconductor spin-based approach in building quantum computers
Himadri Majumdar -
CEO,
SemiQon
Stream A - Quantum AI
2:05 pm - 2:10 pm Afternoon Chair's Opening Remarks Andre Koenig - CEO, Global Quantum IntelligenceStream A - Quantum AI
2:10 pm - 2:30 pm Quantum AI for industry use cases Imed Othmani - Industry Partner, Quantum Industry & Technical Services, IBM Quantum
Stream A - Quantum AI
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm What is the present and future relationship between quantum and AI? Davide Venturelli - Associate Director, Quantum Computing, USRA Research Institute for Advanced Computer ScienceRoman Orus - Co-Founder & CSO, Multiverse Computing
Bob Sutor - VP and Practice Leader, Emerging Techologies, Futurum Group
Carmen Recio - Quantum Computing Engineer & Team Lead, Director, Moody's
Damien Petty - Partner, Morpheus Ventures
- Can Quantum Speed Up AI Algorithms?
- What are the practical constraints and challenges of building quantum AI hardware?
- How can quantum and classical AI models be combined effectively?
- As quantum AI advances, what ethical and security implications should be considered?
- How accessible will quantum AI hardware be for researchers and businesses?
- Ultimately, what real-world problems can quantum AI solve better than classical AI approaches?
Davide Venturelli
Associate Director, Quantum ComputingUSRA Research Institute for Advanced Computer Science
Stream A - Quantum AI
3:00 pm - 3:20 pm Supercharge Image Processing with Quantum Hrant Gharibyan - CEO and Founder, BlueQubitQuantum-assisted Machine Learning represents a thrilling
frontier. We aim to unveil innovative methods and findings for
quantum-assisted image processing algorithms, testing these
models at scale on Nvidia's GPU simulators and IBM quantum
hardware. Quantum inference offers the potential for significant
speed improvements and enhanced parameter efficiency over
traditional ML techniques
Stream B - Applications and algorithms in financial services
2:05 pm - 2:10 pm Afternoon Chair's Opening Remarks John Barnes - CEO, Entangled Positions
Stream B - Applications and algorithms in financial services
2:10 pm - 2:30 pm Building a quantum team in the enterprise Sergio Gago - MD Quantum Computing, Moody’s Analytics
Stream B - Applications and algorithms in financial services
2:25 pm - 3:00 pm Putting quantum cryptography at the centre of your cyber-resilience strategy Peter Bordow - Distinguished Engineer, Managing Director and PQC/Quantum Systems & Emerging Technologies Leader for Cybersecurity, Wells Fargo
Peter Bordow
Distinguished Engineer, Managing Director and PQC/Quantum Systems & Emerging Technologies Leader for CybersecurityWells Fargo
Stream B - Applications and algorithms in financial services
3:00 pm - 3:20 pm What are the potential applications of quantum computing in financial services? Sergio Gago - MD Quantum Computing, Moody’s AnalyticsShadab Hussain - Senior Associate, MathCo
John Barnes - CEO, Entangled Positions
Steve Suarez - External Advisor, Bain & Company
- What is the relationship between quantum and classical computing in financial services?
- What impact is quantum computing having on operational workflows?
- Does Quantum have the potential to impact the computer?
- How many Qubits are needed to make a real difference to financial services?
- Is Quantum as a Service the way forward for banks and insurers?
Stream C - The role quantum computing can play in the future of pharma, healthcare and life sciences
2:05 pm - 2:10 pm Afternoon Chair's Opening Remarks Christopher Bishop - Chief Reinvention Officer, Improvising Careers
Stream C - The role quantum computing can play in the future of pharma, healthcare and life sciences
2:10 pm - 2:30 pm Quantum Computing and Beyond Nardo Manaloto - Managing Partner, Qubits Ventures
Stream C - The role quantum computing can play in the future of pharma, healthcare and life sciences
2:30 pm - 2:50 pm QIS Engineering and Technology at NSF Denise Caldwell - Acting Assistant Director, National Science Foundation
Stream C - The role quantum computing can play in the future of pharma, healthcare and life sciences
2:50 pm - 3:20 pm Have we seen the ‘silver bullet’ moment for quantum computing in life sciences and pharmaceuticals? Nardo Manaloto - Managing Partner, Qubits VenturesVassilios Pantazopoulos - Head of Scientific Computing & HPC, Pfizer
Christopher Bishop - Chief Reinvention Officer, Improvising Careers
- Is it the pharmaceuticals industry where we will see the big quantum breakthroughs in 2023?
- Is QC actually being successfully to advance drug discovery?
- Has the hype bubble burst, and if so are pharmaceutical companies having to adjust their expectations?
- Is the quantum opportunity being discussed in the boardroom or is it on the periphery?
- What R&D breakthroughs have been reached in the past year?
3:20 pm - 4:05 pm
NETWORKING REFRESHMENT BREAK
4:05 pm - 4:35 pm
Putting Quantum in the Hands of Engineers: Challenges, Promises and Pathways
Brian McDermott -
Principal R&D Engineer,
Naval Nuclear Laboratory
Anjolie Tuazon - Quantum Fellow, Womanium
Prachi J Vakaria - Managing Director, Womanium
4:30 pm - 5:20 pm
Quantum Leadership Panel: Government Perspective, Plans, and Programs
Geetha Senthil, -
Deputy Director, Office of Special Initiatives National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS),
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Kevin Coggins - Deputy Associate Administrator, NASA
Dr Garfield Jones - Associate Chief of Strategic Technology, US Department of Homeland Security
Jalal Mapar - Former Sr Advisor for Emerging Technologies, Department of Homeland Security, Science and Technology Directorate
- How are public, private partnerships driving quantum success stories?
- Coordinating education programs and aligning and talent to needs
- What alliances are being made to champion quantum?
- Opportunities and challenges in accelerating and scaling bilateral and multilateral collaboration
Geetha Senthil,
Deputy Director, Office of Special Initiatives National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS)National Institute of Health (NIH)
Dr Garfield Jones
Associate Chief of Strategic TechnologyUS Department of Homeland Security
Jalal Mapar
Former Sr Advisor for Emerging TechnologiesDepartment of Homeland Security, Science and Technology Directorate
5:20 pm - 6:00 pm
International Quantum Initiatives Panel Discussion: Global use cases of how government, industry and researchers are collaborating to drive quantum innovation
Celia Merzbacher -
Executive Director,
QED-C
Tim Prior - Quantum Programme Manager, NPL
Alexandra Kelley - Staff Correspondent, Nextgov/FCW
Anna Grassellino - Senior Scientist, Director of Superconducting Quantum Materials and Systems Center, DOE National QIS Research Center
Kimberly D. McGuire - Co-design Center for Quantum Advantage (C2QA), Brookhaven National Laboratory
- Is Quantum nationalism holding things back?
- Understanding how governments are funding innovation at a domestic level
- Are we seeing private and public partnerships between government and Quantum scale ups?
- How are national governments harnessing local talent at academic institutions?
- Geo-politically are we beginning to see alliances between different nations and regions Quantum initiatives?
- How do governments help create a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship?
Anna Grassellino
Senior Scientist, Director of Superconducting Quantum Materials and Systems CenterDOE National QIS Research Center
Kimberly D. McGuire
Co-design Center for Quantum Advantage (C2QA)Brookhaven National Laboratory
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
DRINKS RECEPTION & NETWORKING
After a hard day’s networking and learning, relax with a drink with your quantum colleagues from around the world. Enjoy some tasty snacks, and a well-deserved drink!