This is Qubit Confidential - the podcast that takes a behind the scenes look at the quantum world, brought to you by Quantum.Tech. Hear from leading quantum experts sharing an insider's view with host, Christopher Bishop of the latest breakthroughs in quantum and how quantum technologies are reshaping everything from computing to cryptography and beyond provided by real-life end-user cases.
Episode 6: From geochemistry to quantum with Celia Merzbacher, QED-C
Quantum.Tech is delighted to celebrate International Women's Day (IWD) and Women's History Month 2025 with our latest podcast - a deep dive into the fascinating journey of Celia Merzbacher, the Executive Director of the Quantum Economic Development Consortium (QED-C). From geochemistry to quantum, Celia's story is nothing short of inspiring. Under her leadership, the QED-C, established under the 2018 National Quantum Initiative Act, is fostering international collaboration and workforce development. Don't miss out on this exciting episode!
17 Feb 2025
Episode 5: Steve Suarez, from HSBC to CEO of HorizonX
Christopher Bishop interviews Steve Suarez, CEO of HorizonX, about his journey in the quantum technology field starting at HSBC and his current role leading HorizonX. As Global Head of Innovation at HSBC, Steve explored quantum computing, taking courses at MIT. He has now co-designed a course for MIT to educate executives about quantum technology and its strategic implementation! Steve’s objective as CEO at HorizonX is to advise companies on real-world applications of quantum technology.
22 Jan 2025
Episode 4 - Zulfi Alam, Corporate Vice President of Quantum at Microsoft
Zulfi Alam, Corporate Vice President of Quantum at Microsoft, has been involved for many years with innovative technology that wants to be a product - from Xbox to HoloLens to quantum.
Microsoft has supported a quantum program for 17 straight years making it the longest running program in the company's history! They are comfortable within their own vertical, and also love collaborating and building platforms that span across multiple partners.
11 Dec 2024
Episode 3: Saif Al-Kuwari – Quantum innovation in Qatar
Dr. Saif Al-Kuwari, Associate Professor and Director of the Qatar Center for Quantum Computing, discusses fostering quantum innovation in Qatar through collaboration and cutting-edge projects like QKD and PQC.
29 Oct 2024
Episode 2: Philip Intallura - Innovative quantum solutions for financial services
The next episode of Qubit Confidental is live!
I spoke with Philip Intallura, Group Head of Quantum Technologies at HSBC about his unconventional journey from quantum physics research to banking, driven by the potential of quantum technologies.
Philip highlighted HSBC's strategic investment in quantum, emphasizing its dual impact: generating a projected $2 trillion in value by 2035 as well as the need to manage the threat to current encryption protocols posed by quantum computers.
HSBC's initiatives include joining BT and Toshiba's quantum network and piloting tokenized gold transactions using post-quantum cryptography.
Collaborations with 50 partners, including IBM and Oxford University spin-offs, are crucial. Regulatory engagement is always top of mind, with proactive guidance from bodies like NIST and the G7 cyber committee.
HSBC focuses on real-world use cases and emphasizes the importance of executive sponsorship and the relationships that are enabled by attending in-person conferences and events.
22 Sept 2024
Episode 1: Manfred Rieck - Using qubits to optimize train schedules
The premiere episode of Qubit Confidential is live!
I spoke with Manfred Rieck, Deutsche Bahn's Vice President of Individual Solution Development. We discussed how they optimize train routes and schedules using a hybrid approach combining quantum and high-performance computing.
Manfred started as a computer scientist and, some years ago, led large parts of Deutsche Bahn's software development.
In terms of quantum adoption, the question became: What economic advantage can we provide when using new technologies? Deutsche Bahn sought a solution for a dedicated business problem – managing logistics.
In addition to developing internal solutions, Deutsche Bahn is working with the European Quantum Industry Group and the Federal Quantum Alliance, two organizations fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing.
Manfred advises organizations to prioritize stakeholder and senior management support when adopting quantum technology.
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