Future Day
A Slush side-event on quantum computing's business future, with keynotes from IBM and Accenture leaders plus strategic roundtables.
Programme Morning 08:15 - 09:00 Registration & Coffee09:00 - 09:15 Opening keynote: Timo Ritakallio, OP Pohjola09:15 - 09:40 Keynote: Juan Bernabe Moreno, Director Strategic Growth and Quantum Ecosystem Development, IBM09:40-10:05 Keynote: Shreyas Ramesh, Managing Director, Quantum Global Lead, Accenture 10:05 - 10:25 Break (coffee and refreshments)10:25-11:20 Fireside chats: Building a quantum-ready organisation:
Juha Vesanto, Head of Quantum and AI Research Centre, OP Pohjola (interviewer) Ehsan Emamirad, Global Data & AI CoE Lead, SoftwareOne Elsi-Mari Borrelli, Country Manager, AlgorithmQ Pekka Pursula, Partnerships, QuTwo 11:20 - 11:30 Closing – Morning session ends here – Afternoon (Attendance is subject to approval*) 11:30 - 12:30 Lunch (For attendees joining the afternoon session.)12:30 - 13:00 Setting the stage for roundtable discussions13:00 - 15:00 Roundtable discussions: Best practices for future insights Future of using AI for quality insights Future insights about Quantum for different industries 15:00 - 15:30 Future of Insights: From Concept to Practice15:30 - 16:00 Networking *To help ensure relevant and engaging discussions, the afternoon session is primarily intended for decision-makers and business leaders:
Organisation - This event is exclusively for corporate representatives, ensuring a focused and relevant experience for participants.
Role - Attendees should hold roles that influence or manage corporate strategies or initiatives in innovation and development.
Please note: The discussions in the afternoon session are designed specifically for corporations. Registration requests will be reviewed to ensure the session remains focused on the intended audience and objectives. Event content Quantum Bet: Shaping Europe's Next Wave of Competitive Advantage From 8:15 to 11:30 | Hybrid-event Quantum computing is rapidly moving from scientific promise towards real-world application. As the technology matures, organisations are increasingly asking: where will quantum create value, and how can we prepare today?
Join us at this exclusive Slush side-event to explore the future of quantum technologies with industry pioneers, innovators, investors, and business leaders. Hear practical perspectives on emerging opportunities, early applications, capability building, and the collaborations driving adoption.
Leave with a clearer view of the quantum opportunity and valuable connections across the growing quantum ecosystem. Future of Insights: Strategic Intelligence for Corporate Development From 11:30 to 16:00 | Onsite only Continue the conversation in the afternoon with interactive roundtable discussions on the future of corporate intelligence, strategy and foresight. Senior leaders will explore how organisations can move beyond traditional market research and adapt to a world where real-time insights are becoming a competitive advantage. Three roundtable topics:
Best practices for future insightsHow leading organisations are moving from…