Programme

 

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20 September 2023
 

Superposition Stage
Uncertainty Stage

10:00

Welcome: Opening (Grace Hopper Stage #BAS23)

  • Dr Marianne Janik (Member of the Executive Board, Bitkom)

10:10

Keynote

  • Dr Marco Buschmann (Federal Minister of Justice)

10:20

From AI to Quantum Computing: Building Ecosystems, Empowering Innovation, Strengthening Sovereignty (Grace Hopper Stage #BAS23)

  • Mario Brandenburg (Federal Ministry of Education and Research)

10:30

Quantum Computing - The State of Play

  • Dr Heike Riel (IBM Research)

10:40

Stage Talk: IBM and T-Systems: Building the European Quantum Ecosystem

  • Jörn Kellermann (T-Systems International)
  • Dr Heike Riel (IBM Research)
  • Natalia Stolyarchuk, Bitkom

11:10

Quantum Technologies - Vision & Fiction

  • Dr Michael Förtsch (Q.Ant)

11:30

Panel Discussion: The Quantum Computing Gold Rush: Myths, Truths, and Market Prospects

  • Dr Robert Axmann (German Aerospace Center (DLR))
  • Dr Jana Lehner (Quantum Brilliance)
  • Prof Dr Christof Wunderlich (eleQtron)
  • Dirk Zechiel (Quantagonia)
  • Natalia Stolyarchuk, Bitkom

12:10

Project Qu-GoV: Application of Quantum Technologies in the German Federal Administration

  • Wadim Wormsbecher (Bundesdruckerei)

12:30

Connecting the Quantum World to the Classical One

  • Dr Claudius Riek (Rohde & Schwarz)

12:50

Lunch

13:40

Panel Discussion: The Deep Tech Dilemma: Is Germany Poised for Success or Stuck in Innovation Quicksand? (Grace Hopper Stage #BAS23)

  • Dr Anna Christmann (Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action)
  • Nico Kelling (Infineon Technologies)
  • Dr Frederick Struckmeier (Trumpf SE + Co. KG)
  • Susanne Dehmel, Bitkom

14:20

Bridging the Quantum Frontier: Exploring Quantum Computing Paradigms for Industry Advancement

  • Enrique Solano (Kipu Quantum)

14:40

The Fraunhofer Quantum Computing Ecosystem: Present Achievements und Developments

  • Prof Dr Rüdiger Quay (Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Solid State Physics IAF)

15:00

Quantum Going Mobile – the Dream of a Small, Yet Powerful Quantum Computer

  • Michael Berger (Agency for Innovation in Cybersecurity)

15:20

Make Quantum Computing Useful with Performance Enhancing Infrastructure Software

  • Dr Andre Carvalho (Q-CTRL)

15:40

Quantum Computing and Enterprise Computing. From the Value Chain to Feedback Cycles

  • Dr Christoph F. Strnadl (Software AG)

15:50

How Can German SMEs Benefit from Quantum Computing?

  • Christoph Pflock (Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action)

16:00

Panel Discussion: Quantum Computing: A Renaissance Opportunity for German Software Industry?

  • Dr Valeria Bartsch (Fraunhofer ITWM)
  • Dr Johann Schmidt (DLR Projektträger)
  • Dr Christoph F. Strnadl (Software AG)
  • Lukas Klingholz, Bitkom

16:40

Security of Quantum Machine Learning Systems

  • PD Dr. habil. Jeanette Miriam Lorenz (Fraunhofer IKS)
  • Leon Stolpmann (Adesso Schweiz)

17:00

Building a Quantum Ecosystem by Investing and Accelerating

  • Alexandra Beckstein (QAI Ventures)

17:20

Panel Discussion: Investing in Quantum Era: Navigating Fears and Aspirations in Deep-Tech Ventures

  • Alexandra Beckstein (QAI Ventures)
  • Tobias Faupel (DeepTech & Climate Fonds)
  • Dr Michael Förtsch (Q.Ant)
  • Jan Sperlich (XeedQ)
  • David Kregler, Bitkom

 

Start: 13:40

12:30

Lunch

13:40

Panel Discussion: Quantum Tech in Research and Industry Beyond the Hype

  • Paul K. Fährmann (Freie Universität Berlin)
  • Regina Kirschner (Porsche Digital)
  • Dr Peter Soldan (VDI Technologiezentrum)

14:20

Exploring Quantum Advantage for the German industry

  • Jonas Stein (LMU / QAR Lab)

14:40

Power Grid Optimization: Quantum Computing and Beyond – How Accenture & Elia Group Tackle the Redispatch Challenge

  • Eva Schramm (Elia Group)
  • Dr Sebastian Senge (Accenture)

15:00

Quantum for Sustainability: Results of the Quantum Climate Challenge 2023 on CO2 Capture Materials

  • Delphine De Smedt (QBee)
  • Dr Tamara Sarac (Qbee)
  • Kourosh Sayar Dogahe (QBee)
  • Dr Barbara Wellmann (Deloitte)

15:20

Quantum Computing for Simulation in Manufacturing

  • Prof Dr Ing Wolfgang Maaß (DFKI)

15:40

Investigation of Quantum Hardware-Software Co-Design for Optimization Problems

  • Dr Karen Wintersperger (Siemens)

16:00

Configuration Optimization of Pre-Production Vehicles

  • Dr Christian Nietner (NTT Data)

16:20

Exploring the Practical Applications of Quantum Computing in Finance

  • Markus Braun (Jos Quantum)

16:40

How to Benefit from Quantum Computing

  • Dr Daniel Herr (D-Fine)
  • Matthias Kaiser (Anaqor)

17:00

Combinatorial Optimization of Train Timetable Fulfilment After Incidents

  • Dr Fritz Schinkel (Fujitsu)
  • Dr Ing Stefan Wegele (Siemens Mobility)

17:20

Quantum Reinforcement Learning for Aerospace

  • Theodora-Augustina Drăgan (Fraunhofer Institute for Cognitive Systems IKS)
  • Akshat Tandon (Airbus Central Research & Technology)

17:40

Quantum-Assisted Solution Paths for the Capacitated Vehicle Routing Problem

  • Maximilian Hess (Infineon Technologies)
  • PD Dr. habil. Jeanette Miriam Lorenz (Fraunhofer IKS)
 
10:00

Welcome: Opening (Grace Hopper Stage #BAS23)

  • Dr Marianne Janik (Member of the Executive Board, Bitkom)

Superposition Stage

Start: 13:40

Uncertainty Stage

10:10

Keynote

  • Dr Marco Buschmann (Federal Minister of Justice)

Superposition Stage

10:20

From AI to Quantum Computing: Building Ecosystems, Empowering Innovation, Strengthening Sovereignty (Grace Hopper Stage #BAS23)

  • Mario Brandenburg (Federal Ministry of Education and Research)

Superposition Stage

10:30

Quantum Computing - The State of Play

  • Dr Heike Riel (IBM Research)

Superposition Stage

10:40

Stage Talk: IBM and T-Systems: Building the European Quantum Ecosystem

  • Jörn Kellermann (T-Systems International)
  • Dr Heike Riel (IBM Research)

Moderation:

  • Natalia Stolyarchuk, Bitkom

Superposition Stage

11:10

Quantum Technologies - Vision & Fiction

  • Dr Michael Förtsch (Q.Ant)

Superposition Stage

11:30

Panel Discussion: The Quantum Computing Gold Rush: Myths, Truths, and Market Prospects

  • Dr Robert Axmann (German Aerospace Center (DLR))
  • Dr Jana Lehner (Quantum Brilliance)
  • Prof Dr Christof Wunderlich (eleQtron)
  • Dirk Zechiel (Quantagonia)

Moderation:

  • Natalia Stolyarchuk, Bitkom

Superposition Stage

12:10

Project Qu-GoV: Application of Quantum Technologies in the German Federal Administration

  • Wadim Wormsbecher (Bundesdruckerei)

Superposition Stage

12:30

Connecting the Quantum World to the Classical One

  • Dr Claudius Riek (Rohde & Schwarz)

Superposition Stage

12:30

Lunch

Uncertainty Stage

12:50

Lunch

Superposition Stage

13:40

Panel Discussion: The Deep Tech Dilemma: Is Germany Poised for Success or Stuck in Innovation Quicksand? (Grace Hopper Stage #BAS23)

  • Dr Anna Christmann (Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action)
  • Nico Kelling (Infineon Technologies)
  • Dr Frederick Struckmeier (Trumpf SE + Co. KG)

Moderation:

  • Susanne Dehmel, Bitkom

Superposition Stage

13:40

Panel Discussion: Quantum Tech in Research and Industry Beyond the Hype

  • Paul K. Fährmann (Freie Universität Berlin)
  • Regina Kirschner (Porsche Digital)
  • Dr Peter Soldan (VDI Technologiezentrum)

Uncertainty Stage

14:20

Bridging the Quantum Frontier: Exploring Quantum Computing Paradigms for Industry Advancement

  • Enrique Solano (Kipu Quantum)

Superposition Stage

14:20

Exploring Quantum Advantage for the German industry

  • Jonas Stein (LMU / QAR Lab)

Uncertainty Stage

14:40

The Fraunhofer Quantum Computing Ecosystem: Present Achievements und Developments

  • Prof Dr Rüdiger Quay (Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Solid State Physics IAF)

Superposition Stage

14:40

Power Grid Optimization: Quantum Computing and Beyond – How Accenture & Elia Group Tackle the Redispatch Challenge

  • Eva Schramm (Elia Group)
  • Dr Sebastian Senge (Accenture)

Uncertainty Stage

15:00

Quantum Going Mobile – the Dream of a Small, Yet Powerful Quantum Computer

  • Michael Berger (Agency for Innovation in Cybersecurity)

Superposition Stage

15:00

Quantum for Sustainability: Results of the Quantum Climate Challenge 2023 on CO2 Capture Materials

  • Delphine De Smedt (QBee)
  • Dr Tamara Sarac (Qbee)
  • Kourosh Sayar Dogahe (QBee)
  • Dr Barbara Wellmann (Deloitte)

Uncertainty Stage

15:20

Make Quantum Computing Useful with Performance Enhancing Infrastructure Software

  • Dr Andre Carvalho (Q-CTRL)

Superposition Stage

15:20

Quantum Computing for Simulation in Manufacturing

  • Prof Dr Ing Wolfgang Maaß (DFKI)

Uncertainty Stage

15:40

Quantum Computing and Enterprise Computing. From the Value Chain to Feedback Cycles

  • Dr Christoph F. Strnadl (Software AG)

Superposition Stage

15:40

Investigation of Quantum Hardware-Software Co-Design for Optimization Problems

  • Dr Karen Wintersperger (Siemens)

Uncertainty Stage

15:50

How Can German SMEs Benefit from Quantum Computing?

  • Christoph Pflock (Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action)

Superposition Stage

16:00

Panel Discussion: Quantum Computing: A Renaissance Opportunity for German Software Industry?

  • Dr Valeria Bartsch (Fraunhofer ITWM)
  • Dr Johann Schmidt (DLR Projektträger)
  • Dr Christoph F. Strnadl (Software AG)

Moderation:

  • Lukas Klingholz, Bitkom

Superposition Stage

16:00

Configuration Optimization of Pre-Production Vehicles

  • Dr Christian Nietner (NTT Data)

Uncertainty Stage

16:20

Exploring the Practical Applications of Quantum Computing in Finance

  • Markus Braun (Jos Quantum)

Uncertainty Stage

16:40

Security of Quantum Machine Learning Systems

  • PD Dr. habil. Jeanette Miriam Lorenz (Fraunhofer IKS)
  • Leon Stolpmann (Adesso Schweiz)

Superposition Stage

16:40

How to Benefit from Quantum Computing

  • Dr Daniel Herr (D-Fine)
  • Matthias Kaiser (Anaqor)

Uncertainty Stage

17:00

Building a Quantum Ecosystem by Investing and Accelerating

  • Alexandra Beckstein (QAI Ventures)

Superposition Stage

17:00

Combinatorial Optimization of Train Timetable Fulfilment After Incidents

  • Dr Fritz Schinkel (Fujitsu)
  • Dr Ing Stefan Wegele (Siemens Mobility)

Uncertainty Stage

17:20

Panel Discussion: Investing in Quantum Era: Navigating Fears and Aspirations in Deep-Tech Ventures

  • Alexandra Beckstein (QAI Ventures)
  • Tobias Faupel (DeepTech & Climate Fonds)
  • Dr Michael Förtsch (Q.Ant)
  • Jan Sperlich (XeedQ)

Moderation:

  • David Kregler, Bitkom

Superposition Stage

17:20

Quantum Reinforcement Learning for Aerospace

  • Theodora-Augustina Drăgan (Fraunhofer Institute for Cognitive Systems IKS)
  • Akshat Tandon (Airbus Central Research & Technology)

Uncertainty Stage

17:40

Quantum-Assisted Solution Paths for the Capacitated Vehicle Routing Problem

  • Maximilian Hess (Infineon Technologies)
  • PD Dr. habil. Jeanette Miriam Lorenz (Fraunhofer IKS)

Uncertainty Stage

 

Workshop Room

11:00

Be Inspired by Quantum-Inspired - How to Solve Optimization Problems with QUBOs for Annealers

  • Dr Fritz Schinkel (Fujitsu)
  • Dr Stefan Walter (Fujitsu)

15:50

#SheTransformsIT Meetup: Women in AI and Quantum

  • Dr Maria Börner (Westernacher Solutions)
  • Dr Barbara Wellmann (Deloitte)
 
11:00

Be Inspired by Quantum-Inspired - How to Solve Optimization Problems with QUBOs for Annealers

  • Dr Fritz Schinkel (Fujitsu)
  • Dr Stefan Walter (Fujitsu)

Workshop Room

15:50

#SheTransformsIT Meetup: Women in AI and Quantum

  • Dr Maria Börner (Westernacher Solutions)
  • Dr Barbara Wellmann (Deloitte)

Workshop Room

 
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From 6 till 8 pm

 

21 September 2023
 

Superposition Stage
Uncertainty Stage

10:00

Opening (Grace Hopper Stage #BAS23)

  • Dr Ralf Wintergerst (Bitkom)

10:20

Drug Design on Quantum Computers - a (Fact Based, Zero Hype) Perspective

  • Clemens Utschig-Utschig (Boehringer Ingelheim)

10:40

Quantum (Inspired) Computing at Fujitsu

  • Dr Stefan Walter (Fujitsu)

11:00

Panel Discussion: The Quantum Classroom: Challenges and Opportunities in Quantum Computing Education

  • Prof Dr Helena Liebelt (Deggendorf Institute of Technology)
  • Dr Björn Pötter (IQM Quantum Computers)
  • Dr Barbara Wellmann (Deloitte)
  • Dr Petra Wolff (Federal Ministry of Education and Research)
  • Leah Schrimpf, Bitkom

11:40

Quantum Cure: How Quantum Computing Will Impact the Future of Healthcare

  • Dr Janina Beilner (Siemens Healthineers)
  • Markus Pflitsch (Terra Quantum)
  • Vishal Shete (Terra Quantum)

12:10

Lunch

13:00

Towards an European Quantum Ecosystem

  • Prof Dr Tommaso Calarco (Forschungszentrum Jülich / Peter Grünberg Institut)

13:20

The European Quantum Industry Consortium

  • Laure Le Bars (SAP)

13:40

Keynote

  • Dr Gustav Kalbe (European Commission)

13:50

Panel Discussion: Global Quantum Marathon: Can Europe Outpace the Competition?

  • Dr Gustav Kalbe (European Commission)
  • Laure Le Bars (SAP)
  • Ingolf Wittmann (TeAnCo)
  • Natalia Stolyarchuk, Bitkom

14:20

Protecting Innovations in Quantum Technology: Current State of Play and Challenges

  • Erik Visscher (De Vries & Metman)

14:40

Standardisation for Quantum Technologies: Needs, Challenges, Strategies

  • Marius Löffler (DIN German Institute for Standardization)

15:00

Standardization of Quantum Technologies

  • Dr Nicolas Spethmann (Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt)

15:20

Quantum Computing Made in Europe

  • Dr Wolfgang Hackenberg (IQM Germany)

15:40

The Bright Future of Quantum Computing - a Strategic VC Perspective

  • David Levy (SYN-RG-Ai)

 

Start: 10:20

10:20

Industrial Adoption of Quantum Computing: Will German Regions Lead the Charge?

  • Benedikt-Sebastian Mehmel (Artificial Intelligence Center Hamburg (ARIC))
  • Naz Pourmalek (Quantum Valley Lower Saxony)
  • René Weißing (QT.NMWP.NRW)

11:00

Quantum Applications with Classiq

  • Vincent van Wingerden (Classiq)

11:20

QUARK: A Framework for Quantum Computing Application Benchmarking

  • Johannes Klepsch (BMW)

11:40

Building a Quantum team in the financial industry

  • Sergio Gago Huerta (Moody's Analytics)

12:00

Quantum Software: Taking Computational Fluid Dynamics as an Example

  • Prof Dr Rui Li (Deggendorf Institute of Technology)

12:20

Lunch

13:00

Integrating Quantum Computers in High-Performance Computing Environments

  • Dr Daniel Egger (IBM Quantum, IBM Research Europe - Zurich)

13:20

Operating Quantum Compute Environments within a Classical Data Center

  • Matthias Reidans (Rosenberger-OSI GmbH & Co. OHG Optical Solutions & Infrastructure)

13:40

Quantum-Centric Data Driven R&D with focus on Life Science

  • Iftikhar Ahmed (Capgemini)
 
10:00

Opening (Grace Hopper Stage #BAS23)

  • Dr Ralf Wintergerst (Bitkom)

Superposition Stage

Start: 10:20

Uncertainty Stage

10:20

Drug Design on Quantum Computers - a (Fact Based, Zero Hype) Perspective

  • Clemens Utschig-Utschig (Boehringer Ingelheim)

Superposition Stage

10:20

Industrial Adoption of Quantum Computing: Will German Regions Lead the Charge?

  • Benedikt-Sebastian Mehmel (Artificial Intelligence Center Hamburg (ARIC))
  • Naz Pourmalek (Quantum Valley Lower Saxony)
  • René Weißing (QT.NMWP.NRW)

Uncertainty Stage

10:40

Quantum (Inspired) Computing at Fujitsu

  • Dr Stefan Walter (Fujitsu)

Superposition Stage

11:00

Panel Discussion: The Quantum Classroom: Challenges and Opportunities in Quantum Computing Education

  • Prof Dr Helena Liebelt (Deggendorf Institute of Technology)
  • Dr Björn Pötter (IQM Quantum Computers)
  • Dr Barbara Wellmann (Deloitte)
  • Dr Petra Wolff (Federal Ministry of Education and Research)

Moderation:

  • Leah Schrimpf, Bitkom

Superposition Stage

11:00

Quantum Applications with Classiq

  • Vincent van Wingerden (Classiq)

Uncertainty Stage

11:20

QUARK: A Framework for Quantum Computing Application Benchmarking

  • Johannes Klepsch (BMW)

Uncertainty Stage

11:40

Quantum Cure: How Quantum Computing Will Impact the Future of Healthcare

  • Dr Janina Beilner (Siemens Healthineers)
  • Markus Pflitsch (Terra Quantum)
  • Vishal Shete (Terra Quantum)

Superposition Stage

11:40

Building a Quantum team in the financial industry

  • Sergio Gago Huerta (Moody's Analytics)

Uncertainty Stage

12:00

Quantum Software: Taking Computational Fluid Dynamics as an Example

  • Prof Dr Rui Li (Deggendorf Institute of Technology)

Uncertainty Stage

12:10

Lunch

Superposition Stage

12:20

Lunch

Uncertainty Stage

13:00

Towards an European Quantum Ecosystem

  • Prof Dr Tommaso Calarco (Forschungszentrum Jülich / Peter Grünberg Institut)

Superposition Stage

13:00

Integrating Quantum Computers in High-Performance Computing Environments

  • Dr Daniel Egger (IBM Quantum, IBM Research Europe - Zurich)

Uncertainty Stage

13:20

The European Quantum Industry Consortium

  • Laure Le Bars (SAP)

Superposition Stage

13:20