Manager, digitalization expert, and advocate for Polish cyber sovereignty. He currently serves as a Technology Transfer Officer, focusing on supporting the development and commercialization of Polish quantum technologies at QOT – The Centre for Quantum Optical Technologies UW (https://qot.uw.edu.pl/) and C4QEC – The Center for Quantum-Assisted Computing CFT PAN (https://www.cft.edu.pl/en/mab/). In his current projects, he […]
Marco Palumbo is a strategic and highly accomplished commercial leader in the quantum technology sector with a deep background in research and development, technology transfer, and national innovation funding. Currently serving as the Director of Business Development at Infleqtion, driving strategic partnerships and market expansion. Proven track record of bridging the gap between cutting-edge scientific […]
Dr Michał Parniak is a group leader in the Centre for Quantum Optical Technologies QOT and an associate professor at the Optics Division, Institute of Experimental Physics, Faculty of Physics. His research interests cover a range of topics in quantum optics, such as single-photon detection, optical quantum information processing and communication, atomic ensembles, nonlinear optics […]
Vincent Martin is Technical Sales and Technical Account Manager at Pasqal, where he works with strategic customers across finance, defense, and high-performance computing. Combining deep technical expertise with customer-facing experience, he supports organizations in understanding how quantum computing can address complex computational challenges and how it can be integrated into their technology roadmaps. Vincent has […]
Mateusz Buczek works as a Principal Cryptographer at the NATO Headquarters in Brussels. His main focus is improving interoperability, strengthening cyber resilience and preparing the Alliance for emerging technological challenges. Especially those related to security implications of quantum technologies and the transition towards quantum-safe solutions. He has robust experience both within NATO – he worked […]
Michał is Co-founder and CTO of ResQuant, where he leads the development of next-generation Post-Quantum Cryptography solutions. A PhD in Engineering, he began his career at Poland’s National Cryptology Centre, specialising in cybersecurity for government applications. Anticipating the need for quantum-safe security before the publication of the NIST standards, he co-founded ResQuant in 2020. His […]
Maria (Marilena) Longobardi is Executive Director and Scientific Coordinator of NCCR SPIN – Spin Qubits in Silicon at the University of Basel, a Swiss National Center of Competence in Research, where she also leads education and young-researcher initiatives. She holds a PhD in Physics and built her early career as an experimental physicist, conducting research […]
Bertrand Potier is a French technology executive, European at heart, and co-founder of INCEPTI, where he helps technology businesses scale teams, products, delivery capabilities and operating models. After relocating first to Brussels and then Warsaw, he built a cross-sector career spanning telecommunications, utilities, consulting and fintech. His international perspective combines working with enterprise clients across […]
Hugo Lehmann combines a strong scientific background with extensive experience in technology, innovation, and management. As Chief Partnership and Technology Transfer Officer at the Swiss Federal Institute of Metrology (METAS), he leads strategic partnerships, technology transfer initiatives, and innovation activities. Prior to joining METAS, he held several leadership and innovation-related roles at Swisscom, where he […]
Dr. Heike Riel is an IBM Fellow and Head of Quantum & AI Technologies at IBM Research, and lead IBM Research Quantum EMEA. She drives research and innovation in quantum computing, AI, nanotechnology, and advanced information technologies. A globally recognized scientist and technology leader, she has spent her career translating fundamental scientific breakthroughs into impactful […]
