Quantum Computing: Hype, Reality and Business Relevance for Materials Discovery

Remember the "ChatGPT moment" in December 2022 and how everybody scrambled to use this powerful technology overnight.

The next, even more transformative technology - quantum computing - is shaping up and will catch many off guard. Quantum computing will change the way we think and solve real-life, complex, industrial and societal problems.

Are we there yet? The answer is - not yet! However, this keynote will point out why you should start exploring quantum - now:

The technology. The Quantum "ChatGPT moment" will happen sooner rather than later. The keynote will examine current quantum modalities, incumbent & disrupting players, and quantum ecosystems to separate the hype from the reality.

The use cases. The biggest winners of the quantum race are the end-users. It is estimated that for every dollar in quantum - 20 cents go to the hardware and software providers and 80 cents to the industries using the technology to solve their real-life industrial cases in the materials discovery.

The talent. Only one-third of the needed quantum workforce will be available for a considerable future. The keynote will explore some winning strategies to secure quantum talent.

"Scrambling" to find the right use cases, reliable quantum hardware partners, and a quantum literate workforce when the Quantum "ChatGPT moment" happens - will not work. The right time to start exploring is NOW.