Session 1 - Panel: Beyond the Buzz: Industry Perspectives on QuantumAI in Life Science
03.03.26, 14.45 - 15.30
QAI Ventures - Alexandra Beckstein
Novo Holdings - Dr. Jeroen Bakker
Pfizer - Peter Neske
Mayo Clinic - Dr. Rickey Carter
Quantum Basel - Dr. Frederik Flöther - Moderator
This 45-minute panel, hosted by QAI Ventures, explores how organizations from Life Science and Healthcare can get started with QuantumAI, today — from strategy to execution. Where should companies begin, and which capabilities are required internally? How can they engage external partners, such as startups, and how to tap into the global ecosystem? The discussion highlights use cases, how to identify them through close alignment with business unit leaders and top management, and the journey from exploration to scaled impact. Finally, we examine whether Quantum and AI are competing paradigms or complementary technologies—and what that means for long-term innovation strategy.
Session 2 - Key Notes: Quantum Ecosystem Initiatives: Exploring Use Cases & Algorithms
03.03.26, 15.30 - 16.00
Bio Innovation Institute: Dr. Raheesty Nishta Nem
Molecular Quantum Solutions: Mark Nicholas Jones
Novo Holdings: Dr. Jeroen Bakker
QAI Ventures: Marius Almstedt - Moderator
In this 30-minute session, lead by QAI Ventures, three keynote speakers explore how Quantum AI can accelerate life science innovation through a concrete, global innovation challenge. A consortium of Swiss and Danish industry partners, academia, startups, government entities, and hardware providers has joined forces to advance (bio)pharmaceutical R&D using quantum computing and quantum-inspired algorithms. Representatives from Novo Holdings, MQS, and BII share why they support this initiative, the specific challenge focus, and the impact they aim to create. Moderated by Marius Almstedt (QAI Ventures), the session highlights expected outcomes and how organizations can engage today, without requiring substantial QuantumAI expertise.
Event Website: www.health.tech