13 p.m.

Mitgliederversammlung

15 p.m.

Visiting Quantum Effects Stuttgart

Guided tour in English followed by free time to explore the Quantum Effects trade show on your own.*

18 p.m.

Group dinner at the Wyndham Hotel (at your own expense)

9 a.m.

Welcome

9:20 a.m.

Quantum Computing: From Bits to Qubits

Dr. Marco Roth, Fraunhofer IAO

This talk introduces the core principles of quantum computing, and discusses how effects such as superposition, entanglement and interference enable fundamentally new approaches to computation.

10 a.m.

Basic functional principles of different quantum computing architectures.

Dr. Jan Schnabel, Fraunhofer flaQship & Fraunhofer IPA

In this presentation, we provide an overview of various approaches to realizing qubits and, consequently, quantum computing hardware. We discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the different architectures, highlight the companies currently positioning themselves in the market, and explore the promises and expectations associated with upcoming quantum computing technologies.

10:40 a.m.

Coffee Break

11:20 a.m.

The Rydberg trapped-ion quantum computer, a groundbreaking system

designed for high-performance quantum computing

Dr. Quentin Bodart, Crystal Quantum Computing

Rydberg trapped-ion technology applied to quantum computing combines the best of the two worlds: that of trapped ions, which can be precisely controlled, and that of Rydberg interaction — originally developed with neutral atoms —which enables entanglement up to 50 times faster than other trapped-ion quantum gates.

12 p.m.

Molecules for Quantum Technologies

Prof. Dr. Joris van Slageren, Universität Stuttgart

I will propose molecules as an alternative platform to implement quantum technologies from quantum sensing to quantum simulation, employing nuclear and electron spins to encode the qubit states. I will compare and contrast molecules to more established platforms such as NV and other colour centers. I will present the state of the art and our own contributions to it.

12:40 p.m.

Lunch Break

13:40 p.m.

“Protecting Quantum Computing Infrastructure: A Corrosion and Materials Perspective”

Dr. Mine Memesa-Yaman, Dow Silicones Deutschland GmbH

Quantum computers and advanced semiconductor systems use layered protection to keep sensitive components safe from corrosion. At the smallest scale, thin inorganic coatings act like a protective “skin” over critical chip surfaces to preserve performance. On the larger system level, flexible silicone materials seal and cushion components, shielding them from moisture, contamination, and physical stress.

14:20 p.m.

Coffee Break

14:40 p.m.

What Will It Take for Quantum Computing to Impact Drug Discovery? 

Dr. Michael Streif, Boehringer Ingelheim

Quantum computers could become a powerful new tool for chemistry and drug discovery, but many scientific challenges must be solved before they can be used in real-world applications. In this talk, we explore the key obstacles when calculating the properties of individual molecules. We will present recent advances in quantum algorithms and discuss how they may help make quantum computing relevant for pharmaceutical research.

15:20 p.m.

"Quantum Computing for Spectroscopy"

Dr. Iris Schwenk, HQS Quantum Simulations

In this presentation, I'm going to explain how quantum computing can help to understand spectroscopic data, especially NMR spectroscopy. I'll also show how work on quantum computing use cases can drive the development of conventional software

16:00 p.m.

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