GITEX Global
October 13-17, 2025; Dubai
Moderated the panel "Quantum Technologies in Action: Use Cases Across Industries" featuring enterprise leaders from telecommunications (T-Mobile), banking (SAB Bank), and quantum solutions providers (RAQS Consulting). Led structured discussions across four quantum technology pillars: Quantum-Safe Security & Post-Quantum Cryptography, Quantum Computing Applications, Quantum Sensing, and Quantum Communications. Also served as advisor to IEEE Entrepreneurship in developing the quantum programming for GITEX's AI & Quantum Stage, helping curate speakers and shape the agenda that transformed the stage into a quantum-dominated platform showcasing real-world enterprise deployments across banking, telecommunications, and technology sectors.
IEEE Quantum Week
August 31 - September 5, 2025; Albuquerque, NM
Co-organized and chaired the inaugural Quantum Venture Summit at IEEE Quantum Week, empowering startups and researchers with practical business knowledge while helping investors navigate beyond the hype. Hosted roundtable discussions connecting quantum entrepreneurs with VCs and industry leaders. The summit leveraged IEEE Quantum Week's unique positioning—technical depth rooted in research, vendor-neutral community governance, and geographic diversity—to create meaningful connections in the quantum ecosystem. Additionally, I acted as a mentor to quantum startups in the IEEE Startup Clinic supported by IEEE Entrepreneurship.
TechBBQ Investor Day
August 26, 2025; Copenhagen
Delivered the keynote "Quantum Tech Investment: Too Early or Too Late?" to 600+ investors, addressing critical timing questions in quantum investment strategy. Moderated a panel featuring Manjari Chandran-Ramesh (Amadeus Capital Partners), Cathal J. Mahon (BioInnovation Institute), and Jeroen Bakker (Novo Holdings) on navigating quantum investments. Emphasized that while quantum is coming, successful investing requires methodical study and structured frameworks to assess compound progress beyond flashy headlines and shifting opinions.
Quantum in Healthcare Symposium
July 30, 2025; Mayo Clinic Ventures online
Participated in a symposium on quantum technology's potential impact on healthcare at Mayo Clinic's Berg Innovation Exchange. Featured expert panelists discussing the workings of quantum computing, proposed medical applications, quantum sensing assessment possibilities, security challenges and solutions, and applications of enhanced computing in research and AI. Topics included quantum's role in drug discovery, diagnostics, and biological modeling.
IQT Nordics
May 20-22, 2025; Gothenburg
Moderated the closing panel "Can Nordics Compete Globally in Quantum?" featuring ecosystem leaders from Denmark, Sweden, Finland, and Norway. Using the PESTEL framework, examined the region's competitive advantages—world-class research infrastructure, strong governmental alignment, and decades of scientific excellence in cryogenics and electronics—while addressing critical challenges in attracting private capital and harmonizing regulations across the Nordic region.
Commercialising Quantum Global
May 12-14, 2025; London
Participated in an exclusive IBM-hosted roundtable on quantum's economic impact in the UK, discussing the Oxford Economics report and global competitiveness. Also participated in The Economist's flagship quantum commercialization conference across two days of high-level discussions with industry leaders, investors, and quantum companies. Key themes included the shift from exploration to execution phase, the critical need for focused product roadmaps, defense applications as proving grounds for quantum sensing, and the ongoing challenge of use case discovery.
Monaco Venture Capital Association
April 10, 2025; Monaco
Delivered a comprehensive overview of quantum technology's current state and investment landscape at an exclusive private lunch for MVCA members. Drawing from experience advising global investors, provided analysis bridging cutting-edge quantum science with practical business applications for sophisticated venture investors navigating this complex sector.
Quantum Networks Summit
March 25-26, 2025; Paris
Chaired sessions, moderated panels, and spoke at this industry-focused conference co-located with the MPLS & SRv6 AI Net World Congress. Facilitated conversations between quantum innovators and telecommunications industry leaders from Nokia, Eurofiber, Ciena, Honeywell, Cisco, and Sparkle. Emphasized the importance of grounding quantum development in real industry problems rather than remaining isolated in academic circles, fostering genuine partnerships between quantum vendors and enterprises with deep vertical expertise.
Korea Quantum Industry Association
March 11, 2025; Seoul
Delivered a briefing on the quantum computing industry landscape to the Korea Quantum Industry Association. Covered critical areas including technology roadmaps and recent breakthroughs, use case identification and development, current investment trends and market dynamics, and future prospects for collaboration. Engaged with leading Korean quantum stakeholders from organizations including Hyundai Mobis, SK Telecom, IBM Korea, Norma and Qunova Computing to explore opportunities for advancing the global quantum ecosystem and strengthening Korea's position in quantum technology development.
Q2B Silicon Valley
Dec 10-12, 2024; Santa Clara, CA
Spoke on the On-Premise Quantum Computing track about the emerging trend of organizations investing over $1.45 billion in 60+ on-premise quantum deployments globally. Analyzed whether this represented strategic necessity or premature investment by examining which qubit modalities were leading adoption, regional deployment patterns (with Europe outpacing the US), and critical challenges including ROI justification, long-term viability, and cybersecurity implications. Explored why organizations were choosing $12.5M median-cost systems over cloud access, the shift from direct purchases to grant-funded installations, and what this meant for the future of quantum computing accessibility.
