Richard Murray
24 - 25 September 2026
Málaga, SPAIN
Events
Richard Murray
ORCA Computing, Co-founder & CEO
About the Speaker
Richard co-founded ORCA Computing in 2019. He is an accomplished business executive and technologist with a PhD in quantum atom-optics and over 15 years of experience managing scientific teams working on disruptive early-stage technologies such as quantum, AR/VR and other consumer and industrial applications of photonics. Under Richard's leadership, the company has grown to a team of over 65 people and expanded its global presence by establishing U.S. headquarters in Austin, Texas, following a strategic acquisition in 2024. Previously, Richard worked for the UK government supporting Sir Peter Knight leading the innovation activities for the £270m UK quantum technologies program. He was also pivotal in the early stages of the €1 billion EU quantum flagship program.
