Focus on Quantum
Chair of the Quantum Summit
June 12th
Paul Ceely, Director of Technology Strategy at Digital Catapult will be an ever present figure as the Chair at the Quantum Summit this year, which will see him delivering the opening and closing remarks
Accelerating quantum computing adoption – Enabling industrial use case exploration through QTAP
June 12th, 11:30 – 11.55
Joseph Day-Evans, Quantum Computing Technologist and Pippa Spencer-Williams, AI & Quantum Project Lead at Digital Catapult will be sharing the learnings and experiences from the recent Quantum Technology Access Programme (QTAP), a first-of-its-kind programme run by Digital Catapult.
This programme bridged the gap between quantum computing suppliers and end-users through a tailored training and education programme in partnership with consortium partners ORCA Computing and Riverlane. Eleven companies across different industries in the UK explored relevant use cases using quantum computing across optimisation, machine learning and simulation. As part of this talk, you can also hear from one of the QTAP participants exploring quantum computing for the energy sector.
Furthering Quantum Cryptanalysis research
June 12th, 16:35
Tim Wood, Cryptography Engineer at Digital Catapult will be joined by Florence Lewine, Policy advisor for the U.S Department of Homeland Security to discuss Furthering Quantum Cryptanalysis Research.
This discussion will look at the ongoing research into potential vulnerabilities of existing cryptographic systems to quantum attacks, the evolution of quantum-safe cryptographic solutions and the development of hybrid cryptographic systems to provide enhanced security amongst other topics.
AIConics Quantum of the Year nomination
Daniel Goldsmith, Senior Quantum Computing Technologist at Digital Catapult has been nominated for the AIConics Quantum Computing Innovator of The Year in recognition of his work in bringing the QTAP programme to life.
This award has been put together to celebrate the pioneering minds in quantum computing who are exploring the practical application of quantum in the workplace.
Be sure to vote for Daniel here.
Focus on AI
The Global Push for Sustainability: Leveraging AI for environmental impact
June 12th, 14:00, VisionAIres Programme
Dr David Pugh, Director of Sustainable Industry at Digital Catapult will join an exclusive roundtable to discuss AI technologies continuing global sustainability endeavors and strategies for business engagement. As ESG initiatives become increasingly important to shareholders and drive the value of enterprises, the measurement of these initiatives needs to be regulated and tracked which can be heavily supported by AI technologies. Conversations will also include the analysis of optimal methods for seamless integrations across varied industrial sectors.
Future-Proof Foundations: Embracing the convergence of AI and IoT for success
12th June, 15:35, VisionAIres Programme
Dr Munir Chowdhury, Director of Technology, IoT Platforms & Technology Operations at Digital Catapult will join a fireside chat exploring how the merging of AI and IoT is revolutionising business operations. This session will take a deeper dive into advanced strategies aimed at ensuring infrastructures are future-proofed for sustained success surrounded by this convergence. Additionally, industry leaders will dissect the essential components required for building strong and adaptable business foundations.
The Ethical Compass of Data: Ensuring integrity in the realm of data science and analytics
13th June, 10:10, Practitioners Stage
Cecilia Nunn, Responsible AI Lead at Digital Catapult will be joined on stage by Georgiana Marsic, Senior Audits Analytics Manager, Audit Transformation – Jaguar Land Rover for a fireside chat moderated by Rajat Kotra, Group Director, AI and Data Analytics – Informa. The experts will discuss how can organisations establish robust ethical frameworks within their data science and analytics practices to ensure responsible and accountable decision-making and explore in what ways does the ethical landscape in data science evolve as new technologies and methodologies emerge, and how can professionals stay ahead of ethical challenges in this dynamic field.
Unpacking the AI Act: Progress, prospects, and industry implications
13th June, 11:55, VisionAIres Programme
Chanell Daniels, Responsible AI Manager at Digital Catapult will join a panel for an in-depth analysis of the AI Act’s advancements, prognosticate on future trajectories, and scrutinise its multifaceted ramifications across industries. The audience will have an opportunity to acquire insights into the operationalisation of the AI Act and its foreseeable repercussions on enterprise strategies, technological innovation, and regulatory frameworks.
Data Capitalization: Effective strategies for extracting value from your data
13th June, 16:10, Practitioners Stage
Hema Ramamoorthy, Data and AI Lead at Digital Catapult and Ghida Ibrahim, Lead Quantitative Engineer – Meta meet on stage for a fire side chat exploring common challenges and potential roadblocks in the journey of data monetisation, and discussing how can businesses navigate and overcome them effectively.
