The Roscongress Foundation, The Russian Quantum
Center, and State Atomic Energy Corporation Rosatom are proud to announce the fourth
international online discussion within the
framework of «Quantum of the Future». «Quantum
of the Future» is a series of open sessions dedicated to quantum computing,
quantum communications and complete data security, as well as applications of
quantum technologies in healthcare, banking and other sectors of economy.
The leaders of Google, Rigetti and Airbus, as
well as the Skolkovo Foundation and Gazprombank, with the participation of the
head of the European Quantum Program, will discuss on air the primary markets
of quantum technologies, the creation of startups and existing companies in the
field of quantum sensors, communications and computing. The participants will
also touch on the importance of large international quantum programs and their
role in promoting high-tech commercial products based on quantum effects.
Moderator
of the event will be Ruslan Yunusov, who
is heading Rosatom’s project to build a quantum computer in Russia. All speakers will participate
in the discussion remotely
via Zoom, and viewers will be able to put forward their
questions during the stream or in advance of the programme by writing to lis@rqc.ru.
Speakers
at the fourth online discussion (25th
June, 6pm):
- Hartmut
Neven, Engineering Director at Google, a founder and manager of the Quantum
Artificial Intelligence lab — center on creating the quantum processors and
developing novel quantum algorithms, leader of several other technological
areas;
- Thierry Botter, Head of Airbus
Blue Sky (Airbus), a strategic advisor in European Commission on Quantum
Technologies;
- Tommaso
Calarco, one of the authors and leaders of the European program for the
development of quantum technologies Quantum Flagship with a budget of 3 billion
euros, Professor at Jülich Research Center;
- Dmitry
Zauers, Deputy Chairman of Gazprombank;
- Arkady
Dvorkovich, President of Skolkovo Foundation.
All speakers’ photos in high resolution are
available for download here.
«Both countries’ governments (for example, the
USA, China, UK, Russia, Singapore, Australia, India and Japan) and private
companies (for example, Google, IBM, Microsoft, Alibaba, Amazon) invest in
quantum technologies. In addition, research groups at leading universities form
various spin-offs and startups that attract significant investments,» explains Ruslan Yunusov. «for example, ID Quantique, whose deal with
Korean telecommunications company SK Telecom is valued at $130 million, has
grown from a research group at the University of Geneva. There are plenty of cases
like this, and they are happening all over the world. This is a global
competition that takes place at all levels.»
The
programme is being supported by MKR Media and the Friends for Leadership
business initiative in partnership with PGBgroup2.0 and online
science magazine N+1.
The
first session titled «Quantum computing: Answers to Global Challenges»
occurred 4th June. The participants discussed how our day-to-day
lives would soon change dramatically thanks to quantum technology.
The
second session titled «Quantum Communications: Absolutely Secured Future»
occurred 11th June. World-renowned scientists as well as business
associates weighed on the topic of quantum cryptography and fully protected
communication.
The
third session titled «Can Quantum
Technologies Give Us Immortality?» occurred 18th June. The
participants discussed the opportunities of improving life expectancy and
quality of well-being via quantum technologies.
Video
recordings and summaries of previous sessions are available on the Roscongress
Foundation website.
We also invite you to learn more about the advancement
of quantum technology in Russia and worldwide from the lectures on RQC’s
official YouTube channel.
The Roscongress Foundation is a socially oriented non-financial development institution and a major organizer of nationwide and international conventions; exhibitions; and business, public, youth, sporting, and cultural events. It was established in pursuance of a decision by the President of the Russian Federation.
The Foundation was established in 2007 with the aim of facilitating the development of Russia’s economic potential, promoting its national interests, and strengthening the country’s image. One of the roles of the Foundation is to comprehensively evaluate, analyse, and cover issues on the Russian and global economic agendas. It also offers administrative services, provides promotional support for business projects and attracting investment, helps foster social entrepreneurship and charitable initiatives.
Each year, the Foundation’s events draw participants from 208 countries and territories, with more than 15,000 media representatives working on-site at Roscongress’ various venues. The Foundation benefits from analytical and professional expertise provided by 5,000 people working in Russia and abroad.
The Foundation works alongside various UN departments and other international organizations, and is building multi-format cooperation with 173 economic partners, including industrialists’ and entrepreneurs’ unions, financial, trade, and business associations from 78 countries worldwide, and 179 Russian public organizations, federal and legislative agencies, and federal subjects.
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