Quantum Tech Evening: The next frontier of technology

Welcome to the World of Quantum: Introducing the next frontier of technology

In a world transformed by innovations like ChatGPT, the urgency of staying at the forefront of emerging technologies is evident. Quantum technologies, once material for science fiction like Star Trek, are now transitioning from theoretical research to early industrial applications. These technologies promise transformative computing capabilities that could redefine fields such as computing and security, thus impacting various industries significantly.

Austria is emerging as a leader in this transformative field, bolstered by two recent Nobel Prizes awarded to Austrian scientists. This international recognition is further supported by active venture capital investments and a thriving startup ecosystem, which is translating quantum research into innovative industrial solutions.

Together with the partners Erste Digital and QMware, Quantum Connect invites you to dive into the world of quantum. Explore the potential of quantum technologies and learn how they are being applied in the areas of quantum security and quantum machine learning. You’ll also have the opportunity to network with like-minded professionals from industry, public institutions, and academia. We look forward to seeing you there!

Please Note: Attendance is by invitation only.

Agenda:

17:30 – 18:00 Get-Together & Welcome Drinks

18:00 – 18:15 Welcome

• Christoph Helm (Managing Director, Erste Digital)
• Jona Boeddinghaus (CEO & Strategy Lead, Quantum Connect, Managing Director, Gradient Zero)

18:15 – 18:40 Impulse

• Lothar Ratschbacher (Senior Scientist at Silicon Austria Labs (SAL)) tbc

18:40 – 19:30 Panel Discussion

• Christian Zec (Deputy Director Cybersecurity, Bundeskanzleramt)
• Désirée Ehlers (Federal Ministry, Republic of Austria, Climate Action, Environment, Mobility, Innovation and Technology)

• Alex Waldherr (Quantum Society Austria & Quantum Connect)
• Frederik Flöther (Chief Quantum Officer, Quantum Basel)
• Julius von Selchow (Business Development Manager, Terra Quantum)

19:30 – 21:00 Networking & Buffet