Industrial applications of quantum computing
Abstract:
"Quantum computing: definition and industrial application"
Intention: Provide an overview of the current world of quantum computing and possible industrial applications of a quantum computer. Discuss current key themes and investments seen globally as well as first key use cases envisioned.
- Overview of quantum computing and its applications across industries today
- Overview of the current market trends in quantum computing
- Overview of key players in the market including corresponding business models
- Overview of the key trends and future use cases envisioned for quantum computing
- Illustration of deep dives:
- - Cybersecurity in a world of quantum computers
- - Quantum cryptography in the real world
- - Quantum simulators in the pharma and chemical industry
Cybersecurity in a world of quantum computer
Intention: Provide an overview for the first deep dive envisioned on cybersecurity. Look into the possible scenario of breaking all current cybersecurity protocols and the possible reactions of the industry. Discuss the possible preparations to be made today.
- Current cybersecurity measures and key aspects of the RSA algorithm
- The challenge of current cybersecurity measures in a world of quantum computers
- Quantum security and its implementation
- Possible preparations for a world of quantum computers from a cybersecurity perspective
- Preparations of companies today
Quantum cryptography in the real world
Intention: Discuss the currently most active use case for quantum computing in quantum cryptography. Discuss current use cases for quantum cryptography as well as the possible future applications. Discuss how to technical implement it and what are technical ways to break it.
- Quantum cryptography and its implementations
- Typical market players and applications
- Envisioned use cases and applications
- Possible applications in a world of no traditional cybersecurity
- Breaking quantum cryptography and key measures to keep in mind
Quantum simulators in the pharma and chemical industry
Intention: Discuss the first applications of quantum computing specifically in the areas of the pharma and chemical industry. Discuss first use cases and the potential to scale. Look at the possible downsides and identify areas for further application
- Quantum simulators: principles and setup
- First use cases in the pharma and chemical world
- Key players and current industry initiatives
- Possibilities for further scaling and next possible use cases
A look beyond
Intention: Provide a view on the possible use cases beyond simulators and quantum cryptography including the latest perspectives from the World Economic Forum. Look at possible scales and impact of quantum computing.
- Current view on possible timelines for quantum computers to arrive
- Current view on possible next key use cases and key milestones
- Possible scenarios for the impact of quantum computing
- Open discussion on key aspects for talent development in quantum computing