15 December 2026 · Tokyo, Japan
Quantum Technologies
in Industry and Society:
What Changes Next
Quantum technologies are advancing, but what will it take to turn scientific progress into industrial impact?
Join QAI Ventures in Tokyo for an afternoon bringing together leaders from industry, government, investment and the quantum community. Through a keynote conversation, panel discussions and networking, we will explore where quantum and enabling technologies could create value, what stands in the way of adoption, and how Japan can help shape a globally connected quantum future.
Join us in Tokyo on 15 December 2026.
Quantum Technologies × Industry × Global Innovation
Meet the speakers
Industry leaders, policymakers, investors and quantum innovators come together to explore what’s next for quantum technologies in Japan and beyond.
Speakers
Alexandra Beckstein
CEO, QAI Ventures
Romi Sumaria
Chief Commercial Officer, QAI Ventures
Takahiro Shirono
Head of LP Relations, QAI Ventures Japan
Akihiro Sato
Policy Planning and Research Officer, Quantum and MaterialsCabinet Office, Government of Japan
Taro Shimada
President and CEO, Toshiba, Representative Director, Q-STAR
Hirofumi Mori
Chair, Global Consortium Alliances Working Group, Q-STAR
Kyoko Suzuki
Economic Department, Embassy of Switzerland in Japan
Topics
Quantum technologies and the future of industry
From technical progress to practical impact.
The keynote opens the discussion with a view of how quantum and enabling technologies could reshape industry and society and what it will take to move from emerging capabilities to real-world applications.
Applications, adoption and investment
Where could quantum create value and what needs to happen first?
Across the afternoon, the programme brings together perspectives on industrial opportunity, commercialisation and the role of investment. Further panel topics and speakers will be announced as they are finalised.
What Japanese quantum startups need to compete globally
Building companies that can connect Japan and the world.
Alexandra Beckstein and Akihiro Sato will join Japanese quantum startups to discuss the conditions that help emerging companies grow: from technology and talent to customers, investment and international collaboration.
Connecting the quantum community
Conversations beyond the stage.
The networking reception creates space for participants from industry, government, finance, investment and the startup community to meet, exchange perspectives and explore opportunities for collaboration.
Programme
12:20–12:50 Registration
12:50–13:10 Opening remarks · Takahiro Shirono, QAI Ventures Japan; Kyoko Suzuki, Embassy of Switzerland in Japan; Hirofumi Mori, Q-STAR
13:10–14:00 Keynote: How quantum and enabling technologies will reshape industry and society · Alexandra Beckstein in conversation with Taro Shimada
14:05–14:55 Panel session TBD
15:00–15:20 Coffee break
15:20–16:10 Panel session 3 TBD
16:15–17:05 Panel session 4: What Japanese quantum computing startups need to compete globally · Alexandra Beckstein, Akihiro Sato and Japanese quantum startups
17:10–18:00 Panel session 5 TBD
18:10–19:20 Networking reception · Light food and drinks
Location
The event will be held at the Tokyo Garden Terrace
📍 1-4 Kioicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan I Maps
By Public Transport
Use Nagatacho Station and follow the directions in the access map below to reach the venue.
View directions from Nagatacho Station
Dinner: Light food and drinks will be provided during and following the event.
Join us on 15 December 2026 in Tokyo
Quantum technologies will not be built or adopted in isolation. Join us for an afternoon of ideas, perspectives and connections on what comes next for industry and society.