Dr. Reza Azarderakhsh is the CEO and Founder of PQSecure with the main focus on development of quantum-safe cryptographic solutions for tomorrow’s data today in-transit, at-rest, and in-use. Dr. Azarderakhsh is well-known fo the development of several cryptographic algorithms and architecture for various applications. He published more than 100 papers in journals and conferences on applied cryptography.

Jeroen Bakker, PhD, is a Partner at Novo Holdings Seed Investments. He has over a decade of biotech investment experience, driving investment processes and portfolio management for companies like Adcendo, Antag Therapeutics and Rappta Therapeutics (licensed to Springworks Therapeutics). He’s currently driving Novo Holdings new €188m investment strategy around quantum which aims to invest in companies and funds that are utilizing quantum tech to impact human and planetary health.

Prior to joining Novo Seeds, Jeroen was an Associate at M Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of Merck, where he was responsible for sourcing, due diligence and gained board exposure for a variety of Seed and Series A investments across Europe, United States Israel. Jeroen also received operational experience through a number of roles in Syntaxin (acquired by Ipsen), Inthera and ISD Immunotech. Prior to joining biotech, he was a Research Fellow at the La Jolla Institute for Allergy and Immunology in San Diego.

Jeroen holds a PhD in Immunology from the University of Amsterdam, a MSc in Biomedical Sciences from the Leiden University with a specialization in entrepreneurship and a BSc from the Technical University of Delft. Jeroen was chair of the Dutch Platform for Young Researchers in Nephrology, served on the board of BiOrigin, a Novo Holdings-backed entrepreneur-in-residence subsidiary and a member of REBBLS, a Danish networking organization focusing on young biotech entrepreneurs.

Yuval Boger is the Chief Commercial Officer of QuEra Computing, the leader in neutral-atom quantum computers. Before QuEra, he has served as CEO and CMO of frontier-tech companies from seed to NASDAQ in markets including quantum computing software, wireless power, enterprise software, and virtual reality. He is the host of the Superposition Guy’s Podcast. Yuval received a M.Sc. in Physics from Tel-Aviv University and an MBA from Northwestern University.

Scott Buchholz is the Quantum Computing Lead at Deloitte where he is responsible for coordinating efforts to explore the applications of quantum computers and quantum technologies; coordinate with vendor partner organizations; demystifying the topic of quantum computers to business and technology executives; and overseeing Deloitte’s overall strategy and investments in the quantum space.

A strategic thinker and visionary, he helps leaders and organizations transform the way they operate through technology. With three decades of experience in enterprise technology innovation and implementation, he brings deep experience from software development to technical architecture to modernization across of a wide range of legacy and emerging technologies. His previous roles have included leading emerging technology research and Deloitte’s annual Tech Trends report, Deloitte’s flagship research which identifies global trends that are likely to disrupt enterprises in the next 18 to 24 months.

Michael is Co-Founder, CTO, and Board Member at Aliro, The Quantum Networking CompanyⓇ spun out of Harvard in 2019 building the software stack for quantum networks. At Aliro, he leads research, intellectual property, and customer and partner relations. Michael is a published author in quantum research, and a co-inventor of several patents in quantum security, computing software, compilers, error correction, and quantum network protocols — all driving the deployment of commercial-grade product lines at Aliro. He is actively involved in the QED-C Standards & Performance Metrics TAC, and serves as the liaison between QED-C and ITU-T for quantum key distribution standards development. Michael is a thought leader in quantum secure communications, entanglement distribution, control software, and quantum network simulation, leading the design and development of a revolutionary quantum internet stack.

Venture investor and quantum technology thought leader. As Managing Director at Corporate Fuel Partners, oversees a $65 million venture portfolio, serves on portfolio boards, and acts as interim C-Level executive as needed. Currently lead investor, board member and CFO of Vescent Technologies, which supplies core enabling technologies to nearly everyone in the quantum industry. Fluent in quantum and finance, is also the author of “The Quantum Leap” an active blog on quantum technology (https://russfein.substack.com)

Pranav Gokhale is a leading quantum computing researcher and technology entrepreneur, serving as the CTO of Infleqtion, a company specializing in quantum technologies. He co-founded Super.tech, a quantum software startup that was merged with ColdQuanta in May 2022 to become Infleqtion. Pranav earned his Ph.D. in quantum computation from the University of Chicago, where he was advised by Professor Fred Chong. His research aimed to bridge the gap between quantum hardware and software, focusing on practical applications of quantum computing. His work has led to several best paper awards, publications, and patents. He has also been involved in developing AI & quantum software tools and optimization techniques, to enhance hardware execution performance.

Jay Guilmart is the Lead Product Manager of Quantum Computing at Q-CTRL, where he helps transform quantum control innovations into scalable, commercial products. With over a decade of experience at Intel, NI/Emerson, and Eaton, Jay brings the commercial rigor of the semiconductor and electronics industries to the quantum sector. He specializes in applying mature product lifecycles and market dynamics to accelerate the industry’s transition from R&D to quantum advantage. Jay holds an engineering degree from Purdue University, plus an MBA and MS in Business Analytics from Arizona State University.

Isaiah Hull is the Co-founder and CTO of FirstQFM, a Stockholm-based deep tech company building machine learning foundation models to improve the performance and scalability of quantum computers. A former academic and quantum research scientist with a PhD from Boston College, he is also a quantum research fellow at Rethinc Labs (UNC Chapel Hill), the instructor of DataCamp’s “Introduction to TensorFlow in Python,” and has consulted https://www.deeplearning.ai/ on machine learning. He has authored textbooks on machine learning and quantum computing, and has extensively published research in peer-reviewed journals.

Mike is a Partner and European and UK Patent Attorney in the Electronics, Software and Communications team. Mike’s specialist expertise is in physics-related technologies and computer-related inventions, and he has an enviable success rate in securing worldwide patent protection and in European Patent Office oppositions, especially before the EPO Boards of Appeal. He is often praised by clients for his commercially-relevant strategic advice and for resolving their most complex legal challenges..

Widely recognised as a thought-leader in the patenting of AI, Mike is active as an advisor to both the European Patent Office and the UK Intellectual Property Office.

His track record of providing strategic IP advice, both as an in-house patent attorney for IBM and as a partner at AA Thornton before joining Venner Shipley, has given Mike a wealth of experience and a commercial perspective. He uses this to help clients of all sizes to develop their IP strategy and protect their inventions in technical fields including computer simulation, quantum computing and artificial intelligence, as well various applications of physics in sensing and measurement technologies and instrumentation.

Mike is frequently asked to present to IP associations and UK attorneys on behalf of CIPA on topics including best practice for patenting AI and other rapidly-evolving technologies.

Troy serves as a Senior Research Analyst with expertise in high-growth technology stocks. He has over two decades of equity research experience following sectors such as 3D printing, unmanned aircraft, robotics, optical components, networking equipment, and RFID. Before joining Lake Street, Troy was a Senior Research Analyst at Piper Sandler for 15 years. He also worked at ThinkEquity Partners and RBC Capital Markets. Prior to his career in equity research, he worked as a Futures and Options Administrator at Cargill and spent six years in the Navy. Troy earned a BA degree from the University of Minnesota – Carlson School of Management. He is a CFA charterholder.

Mike began his career in journalism before transitioning to public relations about 25 years ago, serving as a PR executive with top tech agencies in Southern California and Silicon Valley. At HKA, Mike is the heart and soul of the quantum practice, guiding HKA team members as well as client executives on best practices to achieve optimum results. Mike has spent his career making media magic for technology clients, representing entrepreneurial clients with the latest innovations, along with top-tier brands including Epson, Toshiba, Ericsson, Cisco and Ingram Micro. Mike, who holds a bachelor’s degree from California State University, Long Beach, has been recognized for his PR work with three Silver Anvils, the prestigious national award from the Public Relations Society of America.

Dr. Jonathan King is Co-Founder and Chief Scientist at Atom Computing where he leads the applications team responsible for benchmarking and use-case development. Jonathan has more than a decade of experience as a researcher in quantum technologies. Before joining Atom Computing, he was a postdoctoral researcher at the University of California, Berkeley, where he worked on a variety of experimental and theoretical projects in the realm of nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. Jonathan holds a PhD in chemical engineering from UC-Berkeley, a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from Kansas State University, and two U.S. patents.

Rebecca Krauthamer is co-founder and CEO of QuSecure, a company at the forefront of post-quantum cryptography solutions: advanced security that prepares enterprises and government for the impending day when a quantum computer can break public key cryptography. Under Rebecca’s leadership, QuSecure has been recognized as the global product leader in its field and counts among its trusted clients and partners the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, and private institutions like Banco Sabadell, which the SEC spotlighted as a new standard of how financial institutions can prepare for this threat. QuSecure has been honored by Fast Company’s Innovation By Design Awards and Forbes Best Startup Employers 2025.

Prior to QuSecure, Rebecca co-founded Quantum Thought, the world’s first Quantum Computing Venture Studio. She also is an advocate for ethical technology development, contributing to initiatives like Coursera’s Certified Ethical Emerging Technologist Program. She serves on the World Economic Forum’s Global Futures Council on Quantum Computing and has earned a place on Forbes’ “30 Under 30 in Science” list and Inc.’s Female Founder 500 list. She is a graduate of Stanford University with a B.S. in Symbolic Systems.

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Ethan Krimins leads Quantum Research Sciences (also known as QRS), which designs, develops and delivers quantum software.  QRS has successfully accomplished several quantum industry firsts’ including delivering the U.S. Department of War’s first operational quantum software; being awarded the U.S. Government’s first Phase III quantum software contract and developing the nation’s first quantum application using live data.

Dr. Stefan Leichenauer is the Vice President of Engineering and lead scientist at SandboxAQ. Stefan joined the Sandbox team at Alphabet as its first employee to bring AI and Quantum technologies to real-world applications, initiating all of the projects that have become the SandboxAQ product portfolio. He recruited teams of engineers and scientists to further develop the SandboxAQ products and became head of Research and Engineering, overseeing all of their projects. Today, he drives all product development at SandboxAQ. Stefan is also the bridge between the engineering and business/strategy divisions of SandboxAQ and works closely with the partnerships team to craft external engagements.

Stefan received his Ph.D. in Physics from UC Berkeley and has held positions in Physics at UC Berkeley and Caltech as a leading researcher. He maintains a close connection with academia through the SandboxAQ Ph.D. Residency and Postdoc programs.

Dr. Jie (“Roger”) Luo earned his PhD in Applied Physics from the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) in 2020. At Caltech, he conducted research on hybrid quantum devices under the guidance of Prof. Oskar Painter and produced recording-breaking ultra-high-quality compact microwave frequency phononic quantum memory devices and patents integrating the technology for next-generation quantum processors. After completing his doctoral research at Caltech in 2019, Roger joined Prof. Irfan Siddiqi’s Quantum Nanoelectronics Laboratory at University of California, Berkeley as a postdoctoral scholar of Advanced Quantum Testbed under Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. During his time at Berkeley, he worked on novel parametric quantum microwave circuit devices. Building on the experience from Caltech and UC Berkeley, Roger co-founded Anyon Computing Inc in US that expanded globally to Anyon Technologies group focusing on developing modular quantum computers and interconnects for delivering large-scale tightly coupled quantum-classical supercomputers to future data centers.

With 25+ years of executive leadership across healthcare and emerging tech, I bring a rare blend of deep technical expertise, practical strategy, and a mission-driven mindset. My focus: investing in and accelerating quantum and next-gen computing innovations that can solve humanity’s most complex problems.

As Managing Partner at Qubits Ventures, I lead global investments in quantum, future of computing, data, intelligence, and infrastructure technologies and applications — from superconducting and photonic hardware to new AI models built to run in these exotic compute systems to data center innovations. My approach combines hands-on implementation know-how with long-range ecosystem building, helping bold founders go from idea to impactful scale.

Dr. Cezary Mazurek, Computer Scientist, his professional activity has been associated with the development of the Poznan Supercomputing and Networking Center (PCSS, Poland) since its establishment in 1993. He served as CEO of PCSS from 2019 to 2024. For over 30 years of professional activity he has been involved in the development of Polish and European e-Infrastructure for science as well as in research and development focused on advancement of ICT technologies and their applications. To date, he has led development of more than 40 national and international R&D projects. As CEO, he successfully brought PCSS onto the path of developing infrastructure and applications of quantum computing and AI, and is now continuing this thread with a focus on applications in Life Science and Personalized Medicine.

Cezary’s scientific activities mainly focus on applying machine learning methods for early detection of disease development mechanisms. A solution led by him to support pre-symptomatic diagnosis of glaucoma development using machine learning received patent protection from the Japan Patent Office in 2023 and from European Patent Office in 2025 . He is currently extending his interests to advanced methods of data analysis and processing in a digital twin model. He is author or co-author of over 100 papers in professional journals and conference proceedings. Since 2023 the member of Board of Directors of GÉANT Association. In 2024 he initiated the establishment of a national consortium EBRAINS-PL and became the member of EBRAINS National Node Board. IEEE Senior Member, member of Computer Society as well as Computational Intelligence Society.

Founder Chairman CEO WISeKey NASDAQ WKEY, UN Expert on CyberSecurity and Trust Models for ILO, UN, UNCTAD, ITC/WTO, World Bank, UNDP, ESCAP (83-99). Author, Internet Pioneer; Founder OISTE Foundation . Founding Member of the “Comité de Pilotage Project E-Voting” of the Geneva Government, Member of the UN Global Compact, Member of the WEF Global Agenda Council. Founding Member WEF Global Growth Companies 2007. WEF New Champion 2007 to 2016, Vice-Chair WEF Agenda Council on Illicit Trade 12/15, Member of the Selection CommSEALSQ, CEOittee for the WEF Growth Companies. Founder of the Geneva Security Forum. Member of the WEF Global Agenda Council on the Future of IT Software & Services 14-16 . Member of the New York Forum. Selected as one of the WEF, Trailblazers, Shapers and Innovators LinkedIn , Member of Blockchain Advisory Board of the Government of Mexico. Nominated by La référence suisse de l’économie depuis plus de 30 ans | Bilan among the 300 most influential persons in Switzerland 2011 and 2013, top 100 of Who’s Who of the Net Economy, Most Exciting EU Company at Microsoft MERID 2005, Man of the Year AGEFI 2007, Selected by Bilanz among the 100 most important 2016 digital heads in Switzerland 2017. Award Holder CGI.

Adjunct Professor of the Graduate School of Engineering RMIT Australia (95/99). Head of the Trade Efficiency Lab at the Graduate School of Engineering at RMIT.

M&A Award 2017 Best EU acquisition. 2018 Blockchain Davos Award of Excellence by the Global Blockchain Business Council. Member of The Blockchain Research Institute. Founder Blockchain Center of Excellence 2019. Founding Member TrustValley

Entrepreneur and investor in Deeptech, AI, Blockchain, IoT and Cybersecurity . M&A expert, Fundraising, IPOs , SIX and NASDAQ listing.

Keynote speaker at the UN, WEF, CGI, ITU, Bloomberg, Munich Security Conference, World Policy Conference, Zermatt Summit, Microsoft, IMD, INSEAD, MIT Sloan, HEC , UBS , CEO Summit, etc

Coauthor transhumancode bestseller book.,

Married, six children, fluent in English, Spanish, Italian, French and Portuguese.
About Carlos – WISeKey

Michele Mosca is co-founder and CEO of evolutionQ, which develops technologies and strategies to help organizations transition their cryptographic infrastructure to be quantum-safe and resilient against cryptographic zero-day vulnerabilities.

He is a cryptographer and professor in the Department of Combinatorics & Optimization, Faculty of Mathematics, at the University of Waterloo. He joined Waterloo’s Centre for Applied Cryptographic Research (CACR) in 1999, where he initiated a quantum computing effort that led to the co-founding of the Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC). He is also a founding member of the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics. Mosca received a BMath in Combinatorics & Optimization and Pure Mathematics from the University of Waterloo in 1995, an MSc in Mathematics and Foundations of Computer Science and DPhil in Mathematics from the University of Oxford. His master’s dissertation studied the discrete logarithm problem, and his doctoral research focused on quantum computer algorithms.

His research has spanned quantum algorithms, quantum information processing, and the implications of quantum computing for cryptography, including the development of cryptographic tools designed to remain secure against quantum technologies. Mosca has played a leading role internationally in preparing the cryptographic community and critical infrastructure sectors for the transition to quantum-safe security. Among other contributions, he co-founded the ETSI-IQC workshop series on quantum-safe cryptography and served as Program Chair of PQCrypto 2014.

Richard co-founded ORCA Computing in 2019. He is an accomplished business executive and technologist with a PhD in quantum atom-optics and over 15 years of experience managing scientific teams working on disruptive early-stage technologies such as quantum, AR/VR and other consumer and industrial applications of photonics. Under his leadership, the company has grown to 45 people, expanded globally and developed a roadmap focused on building a fault-tolerant universal quantum computer. Previously, Richard worked for the UK government alongside Sir Peter Knight creating the £270m UK quantum technologies programme. He was also pivotal in the early stages of the €1 billion EU quantum flagship programme.

I am leading quantum research activities in Cisco, spearheading development and execution of both short-term and long-term quantum research roadmaps. I lead a dynamic team of quantum and network scientists, encompassing both experimentalists and theorists. My role also encompasses establishing research partnerships and collaborations with prominent academic groups and industries. Additionally, I am leading the development of Cisco’s Quantum Research Lab, an innovative facility dedicated to advancing quantum networking research. Prior to joining Cisco, I served as a Chair Professor of Networks and Head of the High-Performance Network Group in the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at the University of Bristol, UK. My research focus and expertise lies in the realms of Quantum and Classical network infrastructure for the Future Internet.

Dr. Carmen Palacios-Berraquero is the Founder and Chief Executive of Nu Quantum, the leading quantum entanglement company, which recently raised a $60M Series A from leading VCs including National Grid Partners, Morpheus and Amadeus Capital Partners. She is an award-winning quantum physicist and inventor, author of several high-impact research papers and a book based on her doctoral research. Prior to founding Nu Quantum, Carmen earned her PhD in physics at the University of Cambridge and undergraduate at Imperial College London. She also serves on the Technical Advisory Board of the UK’s National Quantum Computing Centre and is Cofounder and Director of UKQuantum, the UK’s quantum industry group. She has been the leader of several pro-equality and LGBTQIA+ visibility groups, and initiatives in STEM and has been featured in Wired, Bloomberg, Forbes, BBC, and Sifted.

Simon Pamplin joined Certes in 2022, bringing with him his wealth of technical expertise and sales experience, previously within storage and data centre networking. Simon’s passion for business and technical solutions is shown by his strong track record of developing and managing high-performing teams of pre-sales professionals.

His skills span various areas, including on-premises and off-premises cloud, as well as large-scale infrastructure consolidation and virtualisation. Simon has extensive experience working across different countries and cultures within EMEA and Russia, across multiple industries.

Simon emphasizes a practical approach to data security, urging organizations to prioritise safeguarding data above all else. With DPRM, he ensures customers can assess their security strategies effectively and make informed decisions to strengthen their security posture and enforce policies while mitigating risk.

Matt Perkins is a media specialist at Virgo PR, where he works with technology companies on earned media strategy and press outreach. He supports teams working on complex technical products and research, with a focus on translating how those technologies work into clear stories that journalists can accurately report.

Chris Porthouse is Chief Product Officer, responsible for shaping product strategy, accelerating partner‑led growth, and driving market engagement to support the company’s strategic objectives.

Over a 20‑year career at Arm as a VP and GM, Chris played a key role in the company’s growth by leading business units, product management, and business development teams at scale. He has since served as CPO at Imagination Technologies and Salience Labs, guiding market and customer led product innovation across advanced silicon and systems technologies.

With deep relationships spanning semiconductors, AI, IoT, datacentre, and quantum computing, Chris brings a proven ability to turn cutting‑edge technology into commercially successful products.

Dr. Jonathan Reiner is a physicist with a decade of experience in condensed matter and quantum physics, specializing in spin qubits. His technical expertise spans low temperature and RF measurements, quantum control systems, semiconductor device fabrication, superconductivity, and scanning probe microscopy.

He currently serves as the Director of Product Solutions at Quantum Machines, where he leads strategic product initiatives at the intersection of cutting edge quantum research and scalable system engineering. In this role, Jonathan works closely with global partners, researchers, and industry leaders to shape product strategy, guide complex technical programs, and advance the capabilities of quantum control and orchestration technologies. His work bridges deep scientific insight with practical system level innovation, contributing to the acceleration of modern quantum technology.

Anurag is the Chief Product Officer at Qruise. He is an experienced engineer and entrepreneur with a background in cold atoms and superconducting qubits-based quantum technologies. At Qruise, he leads a team of physicists and software engineers developing tools to automate and accelerate the development of quantum devices through faster & better calibration and characterisation. Prior to joining Qruise, he was at the Centre for Quantum Technologies in Singapore and the Jülich Research Centre in Germany.

Dr. Lekshmy Sankar leads the Quantum Security practice at KPMG, where she helps enterprise organizations navigate the cryptographic risks posed by quantum computing — from threat assessment and cryptographic inventory to post-quantum migration strategy. With over 15 years of experience in cybersecurity and emerging technology, she has advised clients across financial services, healthcare, government, and technology sectors on quantum readiness. Lekshmy is one of a small number of practitioners in professional services with deep expertise at the intersection of quantum computing and enterprise cybersecurity, and is a frequent speaker on post-quantum cryptography, AI-driven threat acceleration, and the urgency of acting before quantum-capable adversaries arrive.

Brandon Severin is co-founder and CEO of Conductor Quantum, a Y Combinator-backed deep tech startup building quantum superintelligence. He read Materials Science at St Catherine’s College, Oxford, and completed his DPhil on AI for quantum computing in silicon, followed by postdoctoral research in quantum thermodynamics. He has multiple publications in Nature journals and was named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 2026 list.

Brian Siegelwax is an algorithm and application developer. He has authored several books and several hundred articles, and has “hands-on” evaluated more than 100 quantum technology products.

Dr. Bob Sutor has been a technical leader and executive in the computer and DeepTech industry for over 40 years. He is a theoretical mathematician by training, with a Ph.D. from Princeton University and an undergraduate degree from Harvard College.

Bob’s industry role is to advance AI and quantum technologies by providing strategic and technical insight to help build strong business, partner, technical, and educational ecosystems. His singular goal is to evolve AI and quantum to help solve some of the critical computational problems facing businesses and society today. Bob is widely quoted in the press, delivers conference keynotes, and appears in the media. He is the author of a popular Quantum and AI newsletter on LinkedIn and Substack.

Dr. Sutor is the CEO and Founder of Sutor Group Intelligence and Advisory. He helps clients and investors understand sophisticated technologies such as AI and quantum computing and use them effectively to succeed in their organizations and industries. As an author and communicator, Bob helps clients bring their messages to current and potential customers in clear, powerful, and impactful ways.

Dr. Sutor is also an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Buffalo, New York, USA.

Bob spent over two decades at the IBM Thomas J. Watson Research Center in Yorktown Heights, New York. During his time there, he worked on or led efforts in AI, quantum computing, optimization, mathematical software, and blockchain. As the Vice President for Mathematical Sciences at IBM, Dr. Sutor oversaw AI projects for clients in the agricultural, energy, financial services, food, healthcare, insurance, and oil and gas industries. He was also an executive on the software side of the IBM business in areas including IBM Websphere middleware, software on Linux, mobile, open source, and emerging industry standards.

He was the Vice President of Corporate Development and, later, Chief Quantum Advocate at Infleqtion, a quantum computing and sensing company based in Boulder, Colorado, USA. Bob was the Vice President and Practice Lead for Emerging Technologies at The Futurum Group.

Dr. Sutor is the author of the 2019 quantum computing book Dancing with Qubits. Dancing with Qubits, Second Edition, was published in March 2024 and includes new chapters on NISQ algorithms and quantum machine learning. Bob is also the author of the 2021 book Dancing with Python, an introduction to Python coding for classical, quantum, and AI computing.

Dr. Sutor’s full resume is at available online and is suitable for printing. Areas in which he’s worked: quantum computing, AI, blockchain, mathematics and mathematical software, Linux, open source, standards management, product management and marketing, computer algebra, and web standards.

Christopher Tam is the President and Head of Quantum Innovation at BTQ Technologies, where he leads strategy, product, and partnerships across the company’s Quantum Ready stack, providing post-quantum security for the systems the world cannot afford to lose. His work spans digital asset networks, communication networks, and critical infrastructure, using cryptographic IP, hardware-rooted identities, and quantum-resistant primitives.

Christopher previously led partnerships at BTQ, building the company’s network across North America and Asia. He is also the Founder of Bonsol Labs, a post-quantum privacy company whose flagship product Sombra brings private payments to Solana, and Zero Computing, which builds specialized cloud infrastructure for computational niches underserved by hyperscalers. He holds a Master of Engineering Science in Software Engineering and Artificial Intelligence and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, both from Western University.

Barbara Widholm is a Vice President at State Street Corporation, based in Boston, where she works within the Emerging Technology organization. Her work focuses on the responsible adoption of advanced technologies across financial services, including artificial intelligence, AI governance, digital assets, and quantum computing.

Barbara leads cross‑functional initiatives spanning business, engineering, risk, compliance, and external partners, and plays a key role in enterprise AI governance operations and innovation programs. She has led and coordinated multiple quantum computing proof‑of‑concepts and university‑led hackathons in collaboration with leading academic institutions and technology providers.

She holds a Master of Science in Data Science from the University of Edinburgh and a Master of Science in Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship from the University of Manchester, along with acertificate in Digital Business Strategy from MIT. In addition, she has completed professional certifications in quantum computing and emerging technologies, supporting her applied work at the intersection of research, innovation, and regulated enterprise deployment.

Joseph Wolfe is an attorney in the patent development and strategy group at DLA Piper, concentrating his practice on the rapidly evolving realms of quantum computing and artificial intelligence technologies. With a deep understanding of the intricacies of quantum computing, artificial intelligence, and their applications, Joseph brings a unique blend of technical expertise and legal acumen to the patent group.

Joseph practice extends to domestic and foreign patent prosecution and preparation, post grant proceedings, patent validity and infringement analyses, freedom-to-operate analyses, due diligence, and strategic portfolio development. With a commitment to staying at the forefront of emerging technologies, Joseph ensures his clients receive informed and strategic guidance, safeguarding their intellectual property rights in this dynamic technological landscape.

Dr. James Wootton is the Chief Scientific Officer of Moth, a pioneering company bringing the power of quantum computing to the fingertips of musicians, gamers, and digital artists. After receiving his PhD in quantum computing from the University of Leeds, Wootton relocated to Switzerland to conduct postdoctoral research and lecture at the University of Basel. During this time he also started to develop citizen science and education games around quantum technology, as well as developing the first simple games to run on quantum hardware. From 2018 to 2024, he further investigated the intersection of quantum computing and games at IBM Research, as well as helping to make quantum computers that actually work. Now he leads a scientific team that creates new ways for creatives to be empowered by quantum computing.

Yilun Xu is a research scientist in the Accelerator Technology & Applied Physics Division at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. He is a co-inventor of QubiC, the world’s first open-source control system for superconducting qubits, which integrates electronics hardware, FPGA gateware, and engineering software. He leads the AI/ML efforts in QubiC, with a focus on ML on FPGA for real-time applications. His expertise includes RF control systems and FPGA-based digital signal processing.