Quantum Applications Summit: from pilot projects to future industry-scale solutions
Date and time
15/06/2026 (10:00 - 16:00)
Location
Aula Magna Carassa e Dadda, Politecnico di Milano
Politecnico di Milano - Building BL.28, via Lambruschini 4, campus Bovisa, 20156, Milano (MI)
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Organized by the Quantum Computing & Communication Observatory of Politecnico di Milano, the Quantum Applications Summit marks the Observatory’s first public event entirely dedicated to exploring real-world quantum use cases that will shape the next decade.
This summit is designed to bridge the gap between groundbreaking pilot projects and the complex realities of large-scale industrial deployment. Italian and international business speakers will share their companies’ use cases, investigating how quantum computing could offer solutions to complex problems across finance, energy, pharmaceuticals, and beyond. Each presentation will highlight the project’s objectives, key challenges, and future development paths, with a special focus on the quantum algorithms driving these innovations. The summit will also feature discussions on quantum communication use cases, examining their potential to reshape the future of cryptographic security.
By bringing together industry leaders and experts, the Quantum Applications Summit aims to accelerate the transition from pilot projects to industry-scale solutions, fostering a deeper understanding of quantum technology’s potential to transform various sectors.
Event schedule
Registration & Welcome Coffee
Welcome and Introduction
Quantum Computing & Communication Observatory
Keynote Speech – European Commission
Alessia Bizzarri
Head of Emerging Technologies Strategic Oversight Sector, DG CONNECT, European Commission
Presentation of Research Findings: Quantum Use-Case Scenario
Quantum Computing & Communication Observatory
Quantum Use-Case Presentations
Quantum Computing use-case: Deutsche Bahn and IQM
Jirka Guth Jarkovsky
Quantum Application Engineer, IQM
Patricia Bickert
Quantum Computing Expert, Deutsche Bahn
Quantum-Inspired Risk Portfolio Optimization via Exponential Tilting – Intesa Sanpaolo
Francesca Cibrario
Quantum Software Engineer, Intesa Sanpaolo
Fabio Vitale
Data & AI Researcher, Intesa Sanpaolo Innovation Center
Reinsurance optimization with qubit-efficient PCE algorithm – Reale ITES and Accenture
Ivano Corradini
Innovation Manager, Reale ITES
Gabriele Agostino
Reinsurance Software Engineer, Reale ITES
Enrico Talinucci
Quantum Practice Lead for Italy, Accenture
Coffee Break
Keynote Speech – Quantum Technology for energy and utilities: key opportunities for energy transition – World Economic Forum
Muhammad Alsaiyari
Quantum Valley Head at Aramco; Fellow of the World Economic Forum; Chairman of Saudi Quantum Computing Association
Quantum Use-Case Presentations
Wind farm layout optimization using QUBO – Eni and Data Reply
Fabio Mascherpa
Quantum Computing Specialist, Eni
Nicolò Bonaldi
Senior Quantum & Optimization Expert, Data Reply
Quantum a new leap for energy? – E.ON
Giorgio Cortiana
Head of Quantum Computing, E.ON
Quantum Computing use-case: Baker Hughes and BIP
Laura Nuti
Engineering and Technology Manager, Baker Hughes
Matteo Chiesa
Data & AI Director, BIP
Luca Brodoloni
Quantum specialist, BIP
Semiprime Factorization with the Cell Method: A QUBO-Based and a Memory-Efficient Classical Cell-Decomposition Study – Intesa Sanpaolo and Data Reply
Davide Tezza
Quantum Data Scientist, Data Reply
Gianbiagio Curato
Cyber Security Architect, Intesa Sanpaolo
Networking Lunch
Presentation of Research Findings: Quantum Use-Case Scenario
Quantum Computing & Communication Observatory
Object detection Model Using Hybrid Quantum-Classical Machine Learning – Macnica and Classiq
Ang Li
Senior Researcher, Macnica
Giulio Amato
Regional Director Italy, Classiq
Breaking down quantum application challenges: Modelling corrosion at multiscale – Airbus
Emanuele Marsili
Quantum Computing Senior Scientist, Airbus
Quantum for Bio (Q4Bio) prize – Cleveland Clinic, Algorithmiq and IBM
Vijay Krishna
PI, Cleveland Clinic
Matteo Rossi
CTO, Algorithmiq
Luca Cavallini
Quantum Ambassador, IBM
Model chemistry on quantum computers made feasible – QuNorth, Algorithmiq and Microsoft
Sabrina Maniscalco
CEO, Algorithmiq
Stefan Knecht
Head of Quantum & R&D Integration and Execution, Algorithmiq
David Williams-Young
Principal Software Engineer, Microsoft
Ebba Carbbonier
CEO of QuNorth
Cyber Risk Scoring: a classical and quantum approach – Generali Group
Dr. Remo Marini
Chief Security Officer, Generali Group
Closing Remarks
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