Paris 2023 Agenda
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Networking Breakfast
Networking Breakfast
Welcome to Q2B Paris
Welcome to Q2B Paris
Keynote Room
Arnaud Caudoux, bpiFrance, Matt Johnson, qCware
Minister of Digital Affairs
Minister of Digital Affairs
Jean-Noel Barrot, Minister of Digital Affairs, French Government
The Second Quantum Revolution – An Interview with Pr. Alain Aspect
The Second Quantum Revolution – An Interview with Pr. Alain Aspect
Keynote Room
Pr. Alain Aspect, Nobel Laureate, Professor, Institut d’Optique, Université Paris-Saclay Dr. Iordanis Kerenidis, SVP, Quantum Algorithms, QC Ware Corp.

Pr. Alain Aspect
Professor, Physics Nobel Prize Laureate Institut d’Optique Graduate School - Université Paris-SaclayQuantum Technologies for Aerospace: Preparing for the Quantum Era
Quantum Technologies for Aerospace: Preparing for the Quantum Era
Keynote Room
Quantum technologies are expected to create a massive paradigm shift in the way aircraft are built and flown. Airbus is an early adopter of quantum technologies to enhance the performance of our products and services, ranging from commercial aircraft, helicopters to defence and space. This presentation shows the value quantum technologies will bring to the […]
Networking Break
Networking Break
Bridging the Gap Between High-Performance Classical & Quantum Computing
Bridging the Gap Between High-Performance Classical & Quantum Computing
Keynote Room
In this talk, we introduce the full-stack architecture necessary for quantum advantage. By embedding fast scalable feedback and powerful classical resources in our control stacks we facilitate the next milestones […]
Delivering Large-Scale Quantum-Secured Networks
Delivering Large-Scale Quantum-Secured Networks
In this talk I will review progress on state-of-the-art quantum cryptography systems and recent work to trial commercial services in the London metropolitan area, as well as prospects for realising […]
Quantum Computing Using Photonics
Quantum Computing Using Photonics
QuiX Quantum is building full stack quantum computers based on photonics, a proven and scalable technology. This year, we are making our special purpose quantum computer available on the cloud. […]
Photonic Quantum Computing on the Cloud
Photonic Quantum Computing on the Cloud
Keynote Room
Since 2022 Quandela offers cloud access to photonic quantum processors. You can already run quantum algorithms and use ready-made primitives from our Perceval software to solve useful problems on real […]
Satellite-Based Quantum Communication at Airbus
Satellite-Based Quantum Communication at Airbus
Dr. Jasper Simon Krauser, Quantum Technology Central Coordinator, Airbus
Unlocking the Potential of Hybrid Quantum-Classical Computers
Unlocking the Potential of Hybrid Quantum-Classical Computers
Keynote Room
In recent years, it has become increasingly clearer that realizing the potential of Quantum Computers would require tight quantum-classical integration. In particular, to overcome the high error rate of today's […]
The Next Generation Quantum Networks
The Next Generation Quantum Networks
With the prospect of quantum computers providing advantage over classical systems, connecting quantum computers in the near future is a necessity for scaling computational power and promises to provide unprecedented […]

Kian van der Enden
PhD Researcher Quantum Internet & Dutch Face of Science QuTech, Delft University of TechnologyHarnessing Quantum Potential: The Critical Role of Software in the Quantum Utility Era
Harnessing Quantum Potential: The Critical Role of Software in the Quantum Utility Era
The transition to the quantum utility era is more than just a hardware story; it's a narrative deeply rooted in software innovation. Join us as we explore Classiq’s pivotal role […]
QKD as a Stepping Stone to the Quantum Internet
QKD as a Stepping Stone to the Quantum Internet
Breakout Room B
Securing our digital infrastructure is a critical challenge of our ever more connected society, especially with the advent of powerful quantum computers. Q*Bird has developed a quantum cryptography solution that […]
Networking Lunch Sponsored by EVIDEN, an Atos Business
Networking Lunch Sponsored by EVIDEN, an Atos Business
Start-Up Pitch Sessions
Start-Up Pitch Sessions
Save the date of our Q2B23 Paris Startup Pitch Session! We’re excited to bring together some of the most innovative and promising new quantum computing businesses in Europe. Our aim […]
Quantum Information Science at the US Air Force Research Laboratory
Quantum Information Science at the US Air Force Research Laboratory
Breakout Room B
This talk will cover the development of quantum technology at the US Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) in the areas timing, sensing, networking and computing. AFRL’s role in the international […]
Tangible Quantum Computing Benefits, Now: Amplify Quantum Production Performance
Tangible Quantum Computing Benefits, Now: Amplify Quantum Production Performance
Keynote Room
We are going to discuss our technology, the tangible computing benefits that we already deliver to our partners, and how we help them stand out from their competition. Dr. Boris […]
Building a Scalable and Dynamic Quantum Network: Use Cases, Challenges and Solutions
Building a Scalable and Dynamic Quantum Network: Use Cases, Challenges and Solutions
Breakout Room B
This talk first will discuss achievements of UK Quantum Communications Hub on building a scalable and dynamic quantum secure network. It will also discuss requirements and challenges for a quantum […]
Quantum-Centric Data-Driven R&D (QDDRD) – Capgemini’s Quantum Lab
Quantum-Centric Data-Driven R&D (QDDRD) – Capgemini’s Quantum Lab
Capgemini’s Quantum Lab’s QDDRD is a novel end-to-end concept for quantum chemistry and material science. Machine learning is already beneficial in R&D; however, it often fails to address applications that […]
Speedy Entangled Photon Communication
Speedy Entangled Photon Communication
The presentation showcases a communication process involving entangled photons whereby eavesdropping can be detected, and withstanding light attenuation. The process makes full use of instant information transmission properties of entangled […]
Quantum Cognition: From Inception to First Quantum Implementation
Quantum Cognition: From Inception to First Quantum Implementation
Human behavior sometimes evades the rules of classical logic and probability. Since the 1990s, cognitive science researchers have developed alternative models based on quantum probability, which successfully capture non-commutative order-effects […]
Quantum Application Development – NQCC Quantum Software Lab
Quantum Application Development – NQCC Quantum Software Lab
Keynote Room
Elham Kashefi, NQCC Chief Scientist, UoE Professor of Quantum Computing and CNRS Director of Research, NQCC, University of Edinburgh, CNRS Sorbonne Universite

Elham Kashefi
NQCC Chief Scientist, UoE Professor of Quantum Computing and CNRS Director of Research NQCC, University of Edinburgh, CNRS Sorbonne UniversiteThe Telco Path to the Quantum-Era
The Telco Path to the Quantum-Era
Quantum computing pose a threat as well as opportunity for the Telecom provider. This talk outlines the challenges faced by the Telco and what is the path to handle these […]
Networking Break
Networking Break
Future Evolution of PQC
Future Evolution of PQC
Breakout Room B
Reza will speak about quantum threats against the security of current protocols that we use everyday and discuss quantum-safe cryptography and standardization activities from NIST and other agencies. Reza will […]
Scalable Quantum Computing with Atomic Arrays
Scalable Quantum Computing with Atomic Arrays
In this talk, I’ll provide a high-level overview of Atom Computing’s technology and vision for the future, and how we’re making progress right now. Dr. Remy Notermans, Strategic Planning Manager, […]
Single Photon Detection at 1550nm and Room-Temperature: Technology Options and Commercial Considerations
Single Photon Detection at 1550nm and Room-Temperature: Technology Options and Commercial Considerations
Breakout Room B
The global market for photodetectors in the Commercial communications equipment was ~$24B in 2022 and is projected to reach ~$36B in 2027. In comparative terms, the current global market for […]
The Dual-Mode Quantum Computer and its Applications
The Dual-Mode Quantum Computer and its Applications
Analog quantum computers offer a compelling alternative to customers seeking to extract useful quantum value. Such computers become even more exciting when digital gate-based or hybrid computation modes are added […]
QKD 2.0: From the Testbeds to Practical, Scalable Reality
QKD 2.0: From the Testbeds to Practical, Scalable Reality
QKD has so far been predominantly confined to trials and testbeds. I will discuss recent developments in both commercial and governmental applications of QKD and the beginning of the transition […]
Decoding Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computers
Decoding Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computers
Quantum computers require fast decoding of syndrome data produced by quantum error codes. I will overview what the decoding requirements are, the scope for parallelization, and Riverlane’s progress so far. […]
QC Learn Introduction
QC Learn Introduction
Keynote Room
Dr. Iordanis Kerenidis, QC Ware Corp
Financing the Scale-Up of Quantum Technology in the EU
Financing the Scale-Up of Quantum Technology in the EU
I will introduce the European Investment Bank, its key lending instruments for innovative projects, advisory support provided to Quantum projects to help them access finance, key outcome of a recent […]
Networking Happy Hour
Networking Happy Hour
Networking Breakfast
Networking Breakfast
Updates on the French National Program
Updates on the French National Program
Keynote Room
Neil Abroug, Head of the French National Quantum Strategy, Secrétariat général pour l’investissement Frédéric Barbaresco, Quantum Algorithms Segment Leader, Thales
The Boehringer-Ingelheim Perspective on Challenges and Opportunities of Quantum Computing in Life Science
The Boehringer-Ingelheim Perspective on Challenges and Opportunities of Quantum Computing in Life Science
Keynote Room
This presentation will cover Boehringer-Ingelheim’s thesis on quantum computing, our program composition, partners, and work completed so far. We will also discuss the potential applications of quantum computing in drug discovery and development, as well as the current limitations and future prospects of the technology. The presentation also highlights the need for collaboration between academia, […]
Challenges and Opportunities for the Deployment of Quantum Communication Networks
Challenges and Opportunities for the Deployment of Quantum Communication Networks
Keynote Room
We discuss the present efforts, critical technologies and challenges ahead aiming at the deployment of quantum communication networks at their various stages of development and with both terrestrial and satellite links at a national and global scale in Europe and beyond. Several applications sectors will be impacted by the expected advances in this field in […]
Networking Break
Networking Break
French Quantum Initiatives Highlights
French Quantum Initiatives Highlights
Frederic Barbaresco, Quantum Algorithms Segment Leader, Thales Group Neil Abroug, Head of the French National Quantum Strategy, Secrétariat général pour l'investissement Fabien Collangettes, Partner, OMNES Capital Anne-Lise Guilmin, Quantum calculation […]
Quantum Data Loading on IonQ Quantum Computers
Quantum Data Loading on IonQ Quantum Computers
Nicole Barberis, Technical Director – GTM Sales Engineering, IonQ Dr. Michael Dascal, Director, Quantum Product Management, FCAT
Quantum Computing in the HPC Center – Panel
Quantum Computing in the HPC Center – Panel
Keynote Room
Speakers Jan Goetz, CEO & Co Founder, IQM Sebastian Hassinger, Business Development, AWS Quantum Debbie Berebichez, CEO, Solve for You Eric Eppe, ATOS Hanhee Paik, Senior Research Scientist and Quantum […]
Quantum Usage in Financial Services – Panel
Quantum Usage in Financial Services – Panel
Ricardo García Gutiérrez, Quantum Computing Developer, Moody’s Analytics Christophe Michel, Head of Global Market Division Quantitative Research, Credit Agricole CIB Joe Ghalbouni, Applied Quantum Researcher, Tech Innovation, Point72 Yuval Boger, […]
Lessons learned: Quantum Application Lab
Lessons learned: Quantum Application Lab
Breakout Room C
Mark Buningh, Senior Business Development Manager, TNO
The EU Strategy in Quantum Technology
The EU Strategy in Quantum Technology
The presentation will give an insight of the EU strategy in quantum technology, detailing the different activities from the research ones to the development and deployment of infrastructures all over […]
Quantum Applications Lab/Rabobank Case Study: Quantum Portfolio Optimisation
Quantum Applications Lab/Rabobank Case Study: Quantum Portfolio Optimisation
In portfolio optimization, the efficient frontier is important, giving the portfolios that maximise multiple objectives. Multi-objective optimization is getting more important, where not only classical return and risk are key, […]

Frank Phillipson
Senior Scientist / Professor TNO (Netherlands organization for applied scientific research) and Maastricht UniversityQuantum Usage in the Pharmaceutical Industry – Panel
Quantum Usage in the Pharmaceutical Industry – Panel
Breakout Room B
Jens Kieckbusch, Associate Director, Emerging Innovations, AstraZeneca Gopal Karemore, Director, Digital & Research Intelligence, Novo Nordisk Sarfraz Nawaz, Associate Director, Digital & Innovation, Johnson & Johnson Clemens Utschig-Utschig, CTO, Boehringer-Ingelheim […]
Investing in Quantum Computing – Panel
Investing in Quantum Computing – Panel
Keynote Room
Olivier Tonneau, Partner, Quantonation Nardo Manaloto, Managing Partner, Qubits Ventures Fund Matieu Costes, Partner EMEA Region & Operating Partner, Airbus Ventures David Shaw, Chief Analyst, GQI
Exploring Quantum Inspired Optimization for the Vehicle Routing Problem
Exploring Quantum Inspired Optimization for the Vehicle Routing Problem
Gate-Based Quantum Computers and Quantum Annealers have the potential to find better solutions faster than current solvers. The first step in moving towards this potential is to identify relevant business […]
Networking Lunch
Networking Lunch
Magnifying the Impact of Europe’s Quantum Industry on the Global Stage
Magnifying the Impact of Europe’s Quantum Industry on the Global Stage
Quantum technologies represent a new frontier of economic growth. Over 7 billion euros in public funding has been allocated in Europe to accelerate the development of a strong quantum industry. […]
Catalyzing Research into Investable Ventures: QDNL Participations and the Slow Rise of Specialized Investment Firms
Catalyzing Research into Investable Ventures: QDNL Participations and the Slow Rise of Specialized Investment Firms
Keynote Room
Europe is at the table (but only just). We need a derisking bridge between technical founders and non-technical venture capital. An in-depth analyses with proprietary data on the global quantum […]
Field Demonstrations of QKD in Financial and Utilities Sector Infrastructures
Field Demonstrations of QKD in Financial and Utilities Sector Infrastructures
Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) offers a mitigation pathway to the data security threat from quantum computing by enabling quantum-safe communication. This talk discusses a recent field demonstration of Danish QKD […]
Quantum in the Energy Sector – Panel
Quantum in the Energy Sector – Panel
Breakout Room B
Emma Wong, Nuclear Technology and Innovation Advisor, OECD – Nuclear Energy Agency Marko Rančić, Head of Quantum Computing, TotalEnergies Marcin Dukalski, Sr Scientist/Quantum Applications in Upstream R&D Lead, Aramco Research […]
Leading Quantum Computing’s Material Breakthrough
Leading Quantum Computing’s Material Breakthrough
Keynote Room
Unlike other quantum computers, C12 uses carbon nanotubes as the fundamental building block of their processor. By combining the power of an ultra-pure material with an easy-to-manufacture semiconductor device, we […]
Korea Quantum Technology Flagship
Korea Quantum Technology Flagship
Brad Kim, VP of R&D, Posco Holdings (Korea)
Quantum Algorithms applied to Satellite Mission Planning
Quantum Algorithms applied to Satellite Mission Planning
David Sadek, VP, Research, Technology & Innovation – AI, Algorithms and Quantum Computing, Thales Group Karan Pinto, Director of Growth, Terra Quantum Frédéric Barbaresco, Quantum Algorithms Segment Leader, Thales Group
Accelerating Business Impact with a Problem-Centered Platform for Quantum Computing
Accelerating Business Impact with a Problem-Centered Platform for Quantum Computing
Keynote Room
In this talk, we’ll explore the pivotal role of problem life cycle management in the successful transition of quantum experiments and proof-of-concepts to real-world business solutions. Within the context of […]
Update on QSTAR Introductions – Create Industries & Businesses with Quantum Technology
Update on QSTAR Introductions – Create Industries & Businesses with Quantum Technology
Q-STAR was established in Japan in September 2021 with the aim of creating new industries and business opportunities based on quantum technology. On Jan 31, 2023, Q-STAR signed a Memorandum […]

岡田 俊輔 / Shunsuke Okada
実行委員長 / Chair, Executive Committee Q-STAR / Quantum STrategic industry Alliance for Revolution (Q-STAR)QKD@POR
QKD@POR
Port of Rotterdam recently started a QKD proof of concept (PoC) with its technology partners. Why and what’s the relation between QKD and critical maritime logistic infrastructure? And: what’s the […]
Quantum in Materials and Chemicals – Panel
Quantum in Materials and Chemicals – Panel
Breakout Room B
Yianni Gamvros, SVP, Marketing & Sales, QC Ware Daniel Volz, CEO, Kipu Quantum GmbH Matt Langione, Partner, BCG Christian Gogolin, Head of High Performance & Quantum Computing, Covestro
Quanscient: Quantum-Powered CFD Simulations
Quanscient: Quantum-Powered CFD Simulations
Keynote Room
Computational Fluid Dynamics is one of the most challenging simulation problems. The physics and mathematics are quite well known, but large-scale CFD simulations are so computationally intensive that they go […]
Problem Formulation and Project Valuation for Quantum Computing Projects (A QUTAC Perspective)
Problem Formulation and Project Valuation for Quantum Computing Projects (A QUTAC Perspective)
The consultancy project aimed to explore Quantum Computing (QC), the requirement elicitation and financial implications of its rapid evolution in businesses pursuing this technology as it becomes more mature. The […]
The Role of National Initiatives in the Development of Sovereign Quantum Capabilities
The Role of National Initiatives in the Development of Sovereign Quantum Capabilities
Sebastian Hassinger, Business Development, AWS
Networking Break
Networking Break
Ecosystem of the Future: Quantum Technologies Market Outlook for 2023
Ecosystem of the Future: Quantum Technologies Market Outlook for 2023
New technological breakthroughs, increasing investment flows, start-up proliferation, and promises of capable quantum systems by 2030 signal that it is time for business leaders to begin planning their quantum-computing strategies. […]
Data-Driven Reactivity Prediction of Targeted Covalent Inhibitors Using Computed Quantum Features for Drug Discovery
Data-Driven Reactivity Prediction of Targeted Covalent Inhibitors Using Computed Quantum Features for Drug Discovery
Breakout Room C
A central challenge in the design of targeted covalent drugs is predicting the reactivity of the reactive warhead, which is critical to balancing properties such as potency and selectivity. However, […]
A Path Towards Useful Quantum Computing Using Application – and Hardware – Specific Algorithms
A Path Towards Useful Quantum Computing Using Application – and Hardware – Specific Algorithms
With its novel algorithmic compression method , Kipu Quantum has the unique ability to solve larger problems than competing algorithmic approaches on the same quantum computing hardware. This enables Kipu's […]
Quantum Industry – the Current Status and the Future Direction
Quantum Industry – the Current Status and the Future Direction
Breakout Room B
Leigh Lapworth, Fellow, Rolls-Royce PLC Sebastian Luber, Senior Director - Technology and Innovation, Infineon Hanhee Paik, Senior Research Scientist and Quantum Ecosystem Development, IBM Quantum
Quantum Enterprise Adoption – What CEOs Should Know about Quantum Computing
Quantum Enterprise Adoption – What CEOs Should Know about Quantum Computing
BCG has surveyed quantum program managers of the Fortune 500 companies. We have identified enterprise adoption trends and patterns that will be shared during this session. Matt Langione, Partner, BCG
Tackling Optimization Challenges Through Quantum-inspired Computing
Tackling Optimization Challenges Through Quantum-inspired Computing
Keynote Room
Introduce Toshiba’s SQBM+ technology, a quantum-inspired computing solution designed to tackle large scale optimization problems. Demonstrate real-world test case results in finance, pharmaceutical, and AI optimization. Izumi Yasuichiro, Expert, Toshiba […]
Characterizing the Performance of Quantum Generative Modeling: A Collaboration of the German Industry Consortium QUTAC
Characterizing the Performance of Quantum Generative Modeling: A Collaboration of the German Industry Consortium QUTAC
QUTAC is an industry consortium comprising 13 of the leading German companies. In this talk, we explain how cross-company collaboration through QUTAC leads to research results at the example of […]
Quantum Hardware Outlook – A Review of Progress and Challenges Across Qubit Platforms
Quantum Hardware Outlook – A Review of Progress and Challenges Across Qubit Platforms
Breakout Room A
What will it take to build NISQ devices and FTQC systems. What new technologies and architectures threaten to disrupt common industry assumptions. David Shaw, Chief Analyst, GQI
Beyond VQE: Advancing Quantum Computing Applicability
Beyond VQE: Advancing Quantum Computing Applicability
Keynote Room
In this presentation, Tennin will cover the importance of algorithm performance in improving application functionality and how industry collaborations and consortiums are preparing for quantum computing. QunaSys is expanding their […]
The Role of Government in Quantum Education to Solve the Skills Gap
The Role of Government in Quantum Education to Solve the Skills Gap
Rapid advances in quantum technologies have exacerbated the shortage of the quantum workforce. To this end, both governments and industry are developing strategies for the education and development of talent […]
An Interactive Talk on the Benefits of Men Leaning into Inclusion and Diversity Hosted by Quantum Delta
An Interactive Talk on the Benefits of Men Leaning into Inclusion and Diversity Hosted by Quantum Delta
Daniele Fiandaca, Founder, Token Man Consulting
Quantum Energy Initiative, and the Beginning of an Interdisciplinary Research Line on the Energetics of Quantum Technologies
Quantum Energy Initiative, and the Beginning of an Interdisciplinary Research Line on the Energetics of Quantum Technologies
The Quantum Energy Initiative goals are to create a trans-disciplinary research line and an international community to investigate, optimize and benchmark the energetic footprint of quantum technologies and particularly quantum […]
Harnessing the Power of Quantum, High-Performance, and Cloud Computing for Next-Generation Applications
Harnessing the Power of Quantum, High-Performance, and Cloud Computing for Next-Generation Applications
The HPC landscape is larger, more complex, and more interconnected than ever before. With both cloud HPC and quantum computing entering as disruptors, users face many challenges from managing infrastructure […]
Bringing Quantum Tech from the Lab into the World: Learnings from One of Europe’s First Quantum Incubation Programs.
Bringing Quantum Tech from the Lab into the World: Learnings from One of Europe’s First Quantum Incubation Programs.
What does it take to support scientists in creating quantum tech start-ups? We’ll take a short deep dive into Munich’s entrepreneurial ecosystem for quantum tech start-ups and cover the key […]
Farewell After Party by Quantonation
Farewell After Party by Quantonation
The address of the Farewell After Party - Quantonation offices: The party is from 17:30-18:30. Paris Hôtel de Bourienne • 58, rue d'Hauteville 75010 Paris