From Quantum Promise to Quantum Impact
Pasqal Thoughts 2026 gathered more than 150 leaders from over 15 countries to discuss how quantum is moving from experimentation to real-world deployment.
A powerful way to mark World Quantum Day 2026 and to look ahead at how quantum will continue moving into real-world operation, driven by collective innovation across the global ecosystem.
We will share the recording in the coming days, stay tuned!
Why Attend Pasqal Thoughts
- Exclusive Insights into Quantum & AI Synergy
Discover how the convergence of quantum computing and artificial intelligence will redefine the next era of technological innovation. - From Science to Business Impact
Gain insight into how quantum is moving from research to real-world applications and commercial value. - Strategic Vision & Roadmaps
Gain clarity on industry trajectories, national strategies, and Pasqal’s roadmap for achieving quantum advantage. - Networking with the Quantum Ecosystem
Connect with government representatives, hyperscalers, and global partners during dedicated networking sessions and the closing cocktail.
Confirmed Speakers
Adrien Signoles
Chief Hardware Officer
Pasqal
Alexandre Dauphin
VP Quantum Materials
Pasqal
Aleksander Wennersteen
Technical Lead Quantum-Centric HPC
Pasqal
Antoine Browaeys
Co-founder &
Research Director
CNRS
Barbara Widholm
Vice President Emerging Technologies
State Street
Chiara Vercellino
Expert Researcher
Links Foundation
Christophe Legrand
SVP Global Business Development
Pasqal
Constantin Dalyac
Quantum Advantage Project Manager
Pasqal
Esperanza Cuenca-Gómez
Developer Relations Manager, Quantum Computing
NVIDIA
Étienne Decossin
R&D Program Manager – Advanced Simulation and Digital Technologies
EDF
Félix Givois
Quantum Computing Projects Engineer
GENCI
Francesca Gebbia
Quantum Computing Specialist
Cineca
Frédéric Barbaresco
Smart Sensing Segment Leader
Thales
Jaap Kautz
VP Product
Pasqal
Loïc Henriet
CTO
Pasqal
Madhavi Mantha
Head, Strategy & Partnerships
PINQ²
Marco Horanieh
Master of Ceremony
Meera Raja
SVP of Deep Tech
P33 Chicago
Michael Sommerauer
Vice President, Fixed Income Portfolio Manager
State Street Investment Management
Minseong Lee
Scientist
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Paco Martin
Global Lead ISVs, Technical Integrations Lead and STSM
IBM Quantum
Pierre Dulon
Global Head of the Technology Sector
Crédit Agricole CIB
Stefanos Kourtis
Associate Professor
Université de Sherbrooke
Wasiq Bokhari
CEO
Pasqal
Agenda
12:00
Check-in & Cocktail Lunch
13:45
Welcome
Opening Remarks
- Marco Horanieh, Master of Ceremony
13:50
Keynote Session
The Pasqal Vision: Building the Next Generation of Computing
- Wasiq Bokhari, CEO at Pasqal
14:05
Keynote Session
From Fundamental Research to Quantum Technology
- Antoine Browaeys, Co-founder & Research Director at CNRS
14:20
Keynote Session
Scaling and Industrializing Neutral-Atom Quantum Processors
- Adrien Signoles, Chief Hardware Officer at Pasqal
14:35
Inspirational Discussion
Demonstrating Quantum Advantage in Materials Science
- Constantin Dalyac, Quantum Advantage Project Manager at Pasqal
- Alexandre Dauphin, VP Quantum Materials at Pasqal
- Minseong Lee, Scientist at Los Alamos National Laboratory
15:05
Panel Discussion
Building a Global Quantum Ecosystem
- Madhavi Mantha, Head, Strategy & Partnerships at PINQ²
- Meera Raja, SVP of Deep Tech at P33 Chicago
- Stefanos Kourtis, Associate Professor at Université de Sherbrooke
15:25
Break
16:10
Keynote Session
Turning Quantum Potential into Business Impact
- Jaap Kautz, VP Product at Pasqal
- Christophe Legrand, SVP Global Business Development at Pasqal
16:30
Panel Discussion
When HPC and Quantum Work Together
- Francesca Gebbia, Quantum Computing Specialist at Cineca
- Paco Martin, STSM and Global Lead, ISVs & Technical Integrations at IBM Quantum
- Félix Givois, Quantum Computing Projects Engineer at GENCI
- Aleksander Wennersteen, Technical Lead Quantum-Centric HPC at Pasqal
16:50
Interview
Quantum + AI: Powering the Next Computing Revolution
- Loïc Henriet, CTO at Pasqal
- Esperanza Cuenca-Gómez, Developer Relations Manager, Quantum Computing at NVIDIA
17:10
Panel Discussion
Quantum in Financial Services
- Pierre Dulon, Global Head of the Technology Sector at Crédit Agricole CIB
- Michael Sommerauer, Vice President, Fixed Income Portfolio Manager at State Street
- Barbara Widholm, Vice President Emerging Technologies at State Street
17:25
Panel Discussion
Solving Industrial Optimization with Quantum
- Chiara Vercellino, Expert Researcher at Links Foundation
- Frédéric Barbaresco, Smart Sensing Segment Leader at Thales
- Étienne Décossin, R&D Program Manager at EDF
17:40
Keynote Session
From Roadmap to Reality: Pasqal’s Progress in Action
- Loïc Henriet, CTO at Pasqal
17:50
Closing
Closing Remarks
- Wasiq Bokhari, CEO at Pasqal
18:00
Networking Cocktail
Event Highlights
150+
Attendees
20+
Speakers
15+
Countries
Location
Le Cercle d’Aumale, 22 Rue d’Aumale, Paris – France
Located in the vibrant 9th arrondissement, Le Cercle d’Aumale offers an elegant and intimate setting for high-level discussions and networking among quantum leaders.
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