Come join Business Finland's event to learn about the possibilities quantum computing and other quantum technologies offer to users, how end-user companies should approach them, and what assistance is available for the adoption of quantum technologies.
In December 2024, VTT published a guide as a result of a project funded by Business Finland. The guide provides insights into how end-user companies should approach quantum technologies.
Based on the guide, Business Finland's Quantum campaign is organizing an event that brings together VTT, university research groups that have received funding for their quantum computing projects, companies offering quantum technology applications, as well as consulting and training firms in the field. Business Finland will also provide information about relevant funding opportunities.
Background
Quantum computing is poised to dramatically revolutionize data processing across all industries in the future, and many of its potential applications are still not fully understood. The scalability and quality of quantum computing have rapidly improved in recent years, leading us to anticipate the initial practical applications of quantum computing during upcoming R&D projects. The application areas must be carefully chosen to be some of the first potentially demonstrating quantum benefits, as some potential applications may only materialize when the number and quality of qubits have significantly advanced from current levels and error correction becomes possible. In any case, the world of quantum computing is experiencing extremely interesting times over the next couple of years, which is why we invite you to come and network with industry players.
Agenda
09:00 Registration & coffee
09:30 Opening remarks: Business Finlandin Quantum Campaign
09:35 Introduction to quantum computing, VTT, Arto Wallin
09:55 Driving Innovation with Applications and Algorithms, IQM
10:10 Quantum use cases: exploring business value, IBM, Teppo Seesto
10:20 Applications by quantum computing companies: Algorithmiq, Quanscient & QMill
10:50 Break
11:00 Use of quantum computing & how companies can approach it, VTT, Tiina Apilo
11:20 Pitches by quantum computing consultants
1. Cygnus Quantum, Tommi Tenkanen
2. Unitary Zero Space, Topias Uotila
3. Futurice, Michael Samarin
4. Qubit Value, Immo Salo
11:50 Lunch
12:50 50-qubit quantum computer: use for companies and services, VTT, Matti Palomäki
13:00 Business Finland funding for utilizing quantum technology
13:10 Presentations by research organizations/groups
1. Teiko Heinosaari & Olli Tyrväinen, University of Jyväskylä
2. Lara project: status and results, Valter Uotila, Aalto University
3. Potential of Quantum-Powered Industrial Modelling and Simulation,
Tuula Ruokonen & Aku Karvinen, VTT
13:40 Get to know the company stands/networking
14:30 Coffee/networking continues
The primary language of the event is Finnish, but presenters may also use English.
Note: Research groups and service providers who want to present their activities at this event, reserve an exhibition stand/presentation slot by contacting Tessa Skinner (contact information in the side bar). For further information about the event, please contact Outi Keski-Äijö.
