Program
Please Note: Event agenda is subject to change as Speakers are confirmed
Monday, 10 November
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18:00 PM |
Optional Welcome Reception We invite you to join us for dinner and networking at SS Great Britain. Meet with other industry leaders in a casual and unique environment the night before the event starts! Dinner location will be minutes away from our venue at M Shed Princes Wharf the next day. |
DAY 1 Tuesday, 11 November
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8:00 - 8:30 AM |
Networking Breakfast |
Registration Opens at M Shed Princes Wharf |
Welcome & Opening Remarks
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8:30-8:50 AM |
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Session 1 - Quantum Safe Communications
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As the threat of quantum computing to today’s cryptographic infrastructure grows, the race is on to deploy quantum-safe communication technologies that can protect sensitive data for decades to come. This session will bring together leading voices from industry and research to explore the current state and future roadmap of quantum-safe networks. Speakers will discuss the integration of quantum key distribution (QKD), and post-quantum cryptography technologies into existing telecom infrastructure. Attendees will gain insight into deployment strategies, interoperability challenges, and the role of quantum-safe communications in securing critical sectors such as finance, healthcare, and government. |
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8:50-10:15 AM |
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10:15-10:45 AM |
Coffee Break |
Networking |
Session 2: Quantum System Connectivity
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Building large-scale quantum networks will require seamless, high-fidelity links between quantum processors, sensors, and repeaters. This session features experts from companies at the forefront of developing the hardware and protocols that enable quantum systems to communicate over metropolitan, regional, and global scales. Speakers will explore breakthroughs in quantum memories, entanglement distribution, photonic interfaces for disparate qubit types, and the integration of quantum links with classical infrastructure. Discussion will cover both near-term applications—such as secure communications and distributed sensing—and the long-term vision of a scalable quantum internet. Attendees will gain a clear view of the technologies and collaborations driving the next phase of quantum connectivity. |
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11:00-12:30 PM |
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12:30-13:45 PM |
Lunch |
Networking |
Session 3: End User Perspective
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As quantum technologies mature, understanding the needs and priorities of end users is essential for guiding innovation and adoption. This session brings together industry leaders to share how they are approaching quantum from an operational and strategic standpoint. Speakers will discuss real-world requirements for quantum computing, communications, and sensing across aerospace, telecommunications, and enterprise networks. The panel will explore how end users evaluate emerging solutions, balance performance with integration challenges, and work with technology providers to align roadmaps. Attendees will gain valuable insight into the business drivers, application opportunities, and procurement considerations shaping the demand side of the quantum ecosystem. |
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13:45-15:00 PM |
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15:00-15:45 PM |
Coffee Break |
Break to network, relax, and discuss morning sessions |
Session 4: Quantum-Safe Communications (QKD Technologies)
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Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) is emerging as a cornerstone of quantum-safe communications, providing provable security against both classical and quantum attacks. In this session, leading innovators will showcase the latest advances in QKD technologies and their integration into real-world networks. Discussion will cover deployment challenges, system performance, and opportunities for scaling QKD into critical sectors such as finance, telecom, and government. Attendees will gain practical insight into how QKD is moving from research to commercially viable, network-ready solutions. |
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15:45-17:15 PM |
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17:15 PM |
Departure for Dinner Reception |
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DAY 2: Wednesday, 12 November 2025
Session 5: Photonic Quantum Computing
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8:00-8:30 AM |
Welcome Coffee |
Registration Opens at M Shed Princes Wharf |
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8:30-10:00AM |
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10:00-10:45 AM |
Coffee Break |
Session 6: The Quantum Chip Foundry Perspective
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As quantum technologies transition from lab prototypes to scalable products, chip fabrication capabilities are becoming a critical enabler. This session brings together leading foundry and fabrication experts to share insights from the manufacturing front line. Speakers will discuss the challenges and opportunities in producing quantum-grade photonic, superconducting, and hybrid chips—covering process integration, yield optimization, packaging considerations, and supply chain readiness. The panel will also explore how foundries are adapting their capabilities to meet the unique requirements of quantum devices, and how collaboration between design teams and fabrication partners can accelerate innovation. Attendees will gain a rare, inside view of the foundry perspective on building the next generation of quantum hardware. |
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10:45 AM-12:15 PM |
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Session 7: Investor Panel
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12:15-13:00 PM |
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13:00-14:15 PM |
Lunch |
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Session 8: Enabling Technologies for Quantum
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Behind every quantum breakthrough lies a suite of enabling technologies that make it possible to prepare, manipulate, and measure quantum states with precision. This session brings together innovators to showcase the critical components and tools driving progress across the quantum ecosystem. Speakers will discuss advances in single-photon sources, ultra-low-noise detectors, time-tagging electronics, quantum-safe cryptography, and laser-based nanofabrication. The panel will explore how these technologies integrate into diverse quantum platforms—from photonics and trapped ions to superconductors—and the role of supply chain collaboration in scaling quantum solutions. Attendees will come away with a deeper appreciation of the often-unseen innovations that underpin quantum research, development, and commercialization. |
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14:15-15:15 PM |
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15:15-16:00 PM |
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Session 9: Quantum Computing based on Non-Photonic Systems: Ions, Atoms, Superconductors, and Emerging Platforms
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While photonic qubits are attracting significant attention, many of today’s most advanced quantum processors rely on non-photonic approaches - ranging from trapped ions and neutral atoms to superconducting circuits and novel emerging platforms. This session features experts representing these approaches to provide a comprehensive view of progress across these leading architectures. Speakers will discuss recent advances in scaling qubit numbers, improving coherence times, enhancing gate fidelities, and integrating error correction. They will also examine how photonics—through optical control, readout, and long-distance entanglement distribution—is becoming an essential enabler for scaling these platforms beyond the confines of a single cryostat or vacuum chamber. This includes integrated photonic delivery of laser light for trapped ions and neutral atoms, and microwave-to-optical transduction for superconducting and emerging topological qubits. |
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16:00-17:00 PM |
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17:00 PM |
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