Quantum Industry Day – October 2024
Towards Industrial Usefulness with Kipu Quantum
The QInnovision Consortium, spearheaded by Vernewell Group, and in partnership with the Center for Quantum and Topological Systems (CQTS) New York University Abu Dhabi, is excited to announce the inaugural event of Quantum Industry Day, featuring a specialized workshop by Kipu Quantum. This groundbreaking event, set to take place on Friday, October 4th, marks the launch of a series of monthly hybrid events designed to drive the adoption and integration of quantum technologies across key industries.
Kipu’s technology, offering unparalleled compression through digital, analog, and digital-analog encoding, empowers customers in the pharmaceutical, chemical, logistics, and financial sectors to execute highly complex processes on current quantum hardware. Kipu’s technology significantly accelerates the time to market for quantum computing applications and enables industry to derive value from quantum computing years ahead of other approaches.
About the Workshop
The inaugural Quantum Industry Day will showcase Kipu Quantum, a leading quantum computing company known for its hardware- and application-specific quantum computing solutions. This workshop will provide attendees with an exclusive opportunity to engage with Kipu Quantum’s advanced technologies, which are already making significant strides in sectors such as pharmaceutical, logistics, artificial intelligence, and finance industries.
Who Should Attend
The Quantum Industry Day is specifically tailored for industry leaders, decision-makers, and innovators across various sectors, particularly those in logistic, finance, healthcare industries. Executives and professionals who are keen on understanding and adopting cutting-edge quantum technologies to drive their businesses forward should attend. This event is ideal for those who are responsible for strategic technological integration and innovation within their organizations.
Why Attend
Attendees will gain critical insights into the rapidly evolving quantum technology landscape and its practical applications across industries. The event offers a unique opportunity to learn from leaders at Kipu Quantum, who are at the forefront of quantum computing advancements. By attending, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and tools necessary to leverage quantum technologies effectively, accelerating their organization’s technological edge and time to market for quantum-enabled applications.
What to Expect
Participants can expect a comprehensive session focused on the seamless integration of quantum technologies into their business operations. The Quantum Industry Day will provide a deep dive into Kipu Quantum’s innovative hardware and application-specific quantum computing solutions for early industrial usefulness. Additionally, Kipu will present its Quantum Platform which enables frictionless quantum computing for business of all sizes. The Industry Day will foster a collaborative environment where attendees can network with peers, exchange ideas, and explore partnerships to drive the quantum revolution forward.
Meet the Speakers
Dr. Daniel Volz
Dr. Daniel Volz is co-founder and CEO of Kipu Quantum GmbH, a quantum computing startup with the mission to shorten the waiting time for industrial quantum advantage for end users by leveraging application- and hardware-specific algorithms.
Previously he served as a project lead with BASF SE, working on the strategic impact of quantum computing and other corporate-development related topics. Later, as a senior consultant at McKinsey’s Frankfurt office, he built up McKinsey’s quantum computing capabilities and acted as a consultant for clients in verticals such as chemicals, pharma, oil & gas, banking, automotive, and electronics.
He co-built a specialty chemicals startup as the first non-founder employee (high-tech and electronic chemicals) in his twenties and mastered skills like R&D and managing projects and teams of various sizes along the way. He also tapped into product development and strategic marketing to reach market readiness for deep-blue TADF technology, which is commercialized in OLED displays to drastically decrease the power consumption of hand-held devices and enable better displays.
Prof. Enrique Solano
Prof. Enrique Solano is co-founder and Co-CEO of Kipu Quantum, a quantum computing startup with the mission to shorten the waiting time for industrial quantum advantage for end users by leveraging application- and hardware-specific algorithms. As a physicist, he has worked in Peru, France, Brazil, Germany, China, and Spain, occupying leading positions in academic institutions. He constantly explores interdisciplinary ideas and initiatives merging arts, science, technology, and entrepreneurship. Apart from his pioneering works in quantum computing and quantum technologies, he develops novel interdisciplinary fields like quantum arts, neuromorphic quantum computing, quantum brain networks, and the quantum metaverse.
Dr. Michael Falkenthal
Dr. Michael Falkenthal is a quantum enthusiast who drives the near-term application of quantum in real world applications. As the lead architect in the former lighthouse project PlanQK funded by the German Ministry of Economic Affairs, he developed the Kipu’s quantum platform and actively nurtures the quantum community and ecosystem to pave the road to usable quantum solutions for all kinds of stakeholders. He has a background in computer science and cloud platform engineering and received his PhD from the Institute of Architecture of Application Systems of the University of Stuttgart.
Prof. Hisham Sati
Hisham Ahmad Sati is the Director of the Center for Quantum and Topological Systems (CQTS) and serves as the Associate Dean for Student Success and Curricular Affairs at NYU Abu Dhabi. He is also a Professor of Mathematics and holds the position of Global Network Professor of Mathematics at the Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences, New York University.
Dr. Sati earned his BS from the American University of Beirut and his PhD from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. His research expertise spans across Mathematical Physics, Quantum Field Theory, Differential Geometry, Algebraic Topology, and the Geometric and Topological Aspects of Physics. His interdisciplinary work has been recognized with grants from the US National Science Foundation and other prominent funding bodies.
Before joining NYU Abu Dhabi, Dr. Sati was an Associate Professor at the University of Pittsburgh, where he supervised multiple PhD students and taught at all academic levels. His earlier academic roles included being a Gibbs Assistant Professor at Yale University, a Visiting Assistant Professor at the University of Maryland College Park, and a Research Associate at both the Australian National University and the University of Adelaide.
Dr. Sati has been a visiting researcher at prestigious institutions worldwide, including CERN, MSRI, the Max Planck Institute, the Erwin Schroedinger Institute, IHES, IHP, and the Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics. He has organized numerous workshops, seminars, and scientific meetings, and was honored to deliver the Adams Memorial Lecture in Topology at the University of Manchester in 2016.
At NYU Abu Dhabi, Dr. Sati teaches various mathematics courses, including a core course titled “Theory of Everything,” which aligns closely with his research interests in the deep connections between physics and mathematics.
Malak Trabelsi Loeb
Malak Trabelsi Loeb is the Founder and President of Vernewell Group Inc. a Dubai-based visionary entrepreneur and one of the foremost legal experts in the transformative fields of emerging technologies, space, and national security. With a remarkable 17 years of international business experience and 12 years of legal expertise, she has established herself as a pioneering figure in these cutting-edge domains. Under her leadership, Vernewell Group has emerged as a beacon of innovation, especially noted for its influence in space and deep tech industries,. Mrs. Loeb’s establishment of the Quantum Innovation Summit and the QInnovision Consortium has been pivotal in advancing quantum technological integration and innovation across diverse industries, demonstrating her key role in cultivating the quantum technology ecosystem in the Middle East, and globally. She oversees Trabelsi Loeb Legal Consultancies, providing specialized legal advice in space and technology law. She is also the driving force behind Vernewell Academy, pioneering quantum education initiatives across the MENA region.
Recently honored at the 2024 Women In Aviation Middle East Conference, Malak Trabelsi Loeb received the prestigious Innovation Leadership Award, a testament to her pioneering role in steering the quantum revolution in the Middle East since 2020. Her leadership continues to inspire a new generation of technological frontiers, ensuring Vernewell Group’s pivotal role in the global narrative of quantum advancements.
A valedictorian alumna from Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi, She holds master’s degrees in Public International Law and European Law, and International Business Law. Her scholarly and professional milestones mark her as a leading authority committed to fusing legal integrity with technological innovation. An esteemed speaker and advisor, Mrs. Loeb has delivered her insights at prestigious platforms worldwide, collaborating with entities such as NATO and the Royal Aeronautical Society. Her engagements span notable events including World Summit AI 2020, Inside Quantum Technology 2021, Abu Dhabi Air Expo 2022, Emerge 2023, Women in Aviation Middle East General Assembly in Riyadh, KSA 2023, The Space Summer School 2023, the International Space Convention in Bursa, Turkey 2023, iFX EXPO Dubai 2024, Airport Show, Dubai 2024, among others.
Agenda
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10:00 AM – 11:00 AM:
Strategic Overview: Quantum Computing in the Next Decade - 45-minute presentation followed by a 15-minute interactive Q&A session. Dive into the transformative potential of quantum computing and its implications for industry leaders. Understand how quantum advancements will shape business and technology.
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11:00 AM – 12:00 PM:
Quantum Computing in Action: Cutting-Edge Applications for Industry Pioneers - Explore groundbreaking quantum applications driving innovation in advanced research, with real-world examples from top industries like logistics, healthcare and finance.
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12:00 PM – 1:30 PM:
Lunch Break and Networking -
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM:
Advanced Quantum Applications: Real-World Use Cases on Kipu Quantum’s Platform - A deep-dive 45-minute interactive session capped by a 15-minute Q&A. Discover advanced quantum applications on Kipu Quantum’s Platform, the first open platform created for easy and simple access to novel quantum solutions for business all sizes.
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2:30 – 3:30 PM :
Networking Session
Networking session to connect with industry leaders, exchange ideas, and build collaborative relationships.
