Creators and Guests

Quantum curious technologist and student. Industry and Consulting Partnerships at Cisco.

Research scientist at Cisco, with a background in quantum networks and communication.

PhD Student at the University of Sussex.

Senior Manager, optical networks and quantum research at BT, Fellow of IEEE ( nominated from the Communications Society) and BT Distinguished Engineer

As a Doctoral Researcher at Harvard University, I'm pursuing a Ph.D. in Physics with a focus on proof-of-principle quantum networking experiments using diamond nanophotonic systems. I have over six years of experience in research coordination, collaboration with academic and industry partners, and teaching higher education courses. Additionally, I interned at Zurich Instruments AG, working on test architectures and procedures for quantum computing control systems. Previously, I worked as a Consultant at EY, specializing in real-estate valuation services for Swiss commercial real estate valued above 50 million CHF and supporting real-estate focused M&A transactions.

Quantum Computing Engineer - Moody's Analytics

VP of Technology - Nu Quantum

Daniel Brau is the accomplished CEO of Miraex, a visionary leader in the field of photonic and quantum full-stack solutions. With a rich and diverse career spanning over two decades, Daniel brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his role. Before taking the helm at Miraex, he served as the Managing Director at Tibidabo Scientific Industries, where he demonstrated his adept leadership for over three years. Prior to that, Daniel held key positions, including Sales & Marketing Director at PHOTONIC SCIENCE SAS, solidifying his reputation as a seasoned professional in the industry. Daniel's educational background, including an MBA in Strategic Marketing and Innovation from MBA Management School of Lyon and a Master's Degree in Material Science from Université of Paris-Sud, Orsay, reflects his commitment to both business acumen and technological innovation. As CEO of Miraex, he continues to drive cutting-edge solutions that are transforming the landscape of sensing, networking, and computing.

Quantum information theory is the most general framework to understand man made processes, such as quantum algorithms and cryptographic protocols, but also natural ones such as noise and emergence an objective classical world out of the quantum realm. That's why it's so appealing to me: a tunable mix of foundations and applications with beautiful mathematics.

Developer Advocate @ AWS Center for Quantum Networking. All things quantum. Opinions are my own.

Making the invisible visible with quantum sensing! 💎 I am in charge of the business side of QuantumDiamonds, a spin-off from TU Munich. We have developed atom-sized quantum sensors in diamonds with unprecedented sensitivities for magnetic fields, temperature and pressure, functioning under the hardest conditions. Industrial applications range from semiconductor manufacturing quality control, bio-imaging and spectroscopy to quantum computing.

Dr. Kevin Füchsel is the CEO of Quantum Optics Jena GmbH, a company focused on pioneering high-security quantum communication. The firm, a spin-off from the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering IOF, is developing quantum-based solutions for modern communication systems. Dr. Füchsel, together with Dr. Oliver de Vries, has played a key role in the company's formation and its initial project to develop an entangled photon source for quantum key distribution. Prior to his current role, Dr. Füchsel worked at the Fraunhofer IOF from September 2013 to March 2021, where he was the Head of Department for Strategy, Marketing, and Coordination. Dr. Füchsel's academic background includes a Dipl.-Phys. in Physics and a Dr. rer. nat. in Physics, both from Friedrich Schiller University Jena. His education has been integral to his success in the field of quantum optics and technology.

Studying Physics and Photonics for many years and in different countries has given me a broad view of the field and a mind-set oriented on problem solving. My love for scientific topics allows me to work with passion and dedication, while communicating clearly even the hard stuff. During my Ph.D. project I was responsible for the building and usage of qLab, the cryogenics and quantum optics laboratory at DTU Fotonik, photonics department of the Technical University of Denmark. Now I work in the Quantum Tech industry, to speed up the coming of Quantum Advantage and useful applications.

Co-Founder and CEO of Aegiq

I direct and lead Quantopticon, a British-American start-up creating the world's first design software platform for quantum photonics hardware resign and optimisation. Called Quantillion, our state-of-the-art software is uniquely capable of computing the parameter set that translates into peak-performant quantum-photonic devices – such as single- and entangled-photon sources, qubits and quantum logic gates. This eliminates the need to repeatedly iterate on a physical prototype in the lab and so drastically reduces the timespan and cost associated with developing high-quality quantum-photonic devices.

Quantum Physics Researcher with a PhD in Physics from Heriot-Watt University, where I developed a novel platform to harness high-dimensional photonic entanglement for quantum technologies. I'm passionate about exploring the frontiers of quantum photonics and its potential to transform how we communicate and process information. With 7 years of experience in experimental quantum photonics, I have worked with international research groups in five different countries. Currently, I am a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the Beyond Binary Quantum Information Laboratory at Heriot-Watt University.

Chief Technology Officer of Unitary Fund, a non-profit organization that performs in-house research in quantum tech and supports the open-source software ecosystem.

Co-founder and CTO of Ki3 Photonics Technologies, with a present focus on research and product development in the quantum networking and computing space. The Ki3 Photonics team leverage mature fibre and integrated photonics ecosystems to create state-of-the-art hardware and software tools.

Quantum information expert and the founder and CEO of Icarus Quantum, a startup that develops and commercializes chip-scale integrated quantum photonic technologies. With over 10 years of experience in quantum networking, I have contributed to multiple publications and patents in the field, and worked at leading research institutions such as NIST and Purdue University. My core competencies include designing, modeling, fabricating, and testing quantum photonic devices and systems, as well as leading and managing interdisciplinary teams and projects. My mission is to leverage the power of quantum information to create innovative solutions for communication, computation, and sensing. I am passionate about advancing the frontiers of quantum science and engineering, and fostering a thriving culture in the quantum community.

Co-Founder and CTO. Marie Skłodowska-Curie postdoctoral fellow (Delft University of Technology, 2019 – 2021) PhD & PostDoc in Physics (University of Cambridge, 2012 – 2018) Master's Degree in Physics (University of Oxford, 2008 – 2012) My work is centered around trying to understand how we can construct large scale quantum states, both by understanding in detail the dynamics of optically-active quantum systems, and by demonstrating the fundamental protocols for networked quantum information. Happy Place: A well-stocked record store

OpenQuantum CTO and Co-Founder

Director of Engineering, Outshift.

Shreyas is a Director, a Global Lead within Accenture’s Technology Incubation (Quantum Computing group), with over 20 years of experience in leading and implementing cutting-edge solutions within Quantum Computing, Mobility, Robotics and IoT across various industries and geographies; managing 100+ people globally and enabling 10,000+ employees across several emerging technologies. He is also responsible for the Global Quantum Computing Group’s P&L that extends to Accenture’s Federal Services. Using a risk-based approach, he demonstrates capabilities in designing, building, managing, and improving Web & Mobile platforms, infrastructure, security and operations, Six Sigma, SDLC (Agile & Waterfall) and ITIL methodologies. He is a Subject Matter Advisor leading over 32 different global clients on technology enablement and strategy development. He built and led the Accenture Digital Mobility practice in Australia, increased the headcount by 10x within 2 years. Presently in North America, he has already doubled the Quantum group practice globally while meeting leadership and investors’ expectations. He is an Accenture Certified Senior Technology Architect, certified via MIT on Quantum Information Sciences and an inventor within Accenture with several patents across industries.

We are on the edge of a revolution - Quantum Computing at scale, where our current limitations disappear and the power of Open Source Technology drives science further than we can imagine. I am excited to be part of this journey.

Tim is Professor of Quantum Information Technologies at the University of York. Tim is the Director of the York Centre for Quantum Technologies and also the Director of the UK Quantum Communications Hub, and he's been in that role for the last 10 years.

Stack and Integration Team Lead at Quantum Internet Alliance | Quantum Network Engineer at QuTech

CMO of QuEra, and the 'Superposition Guy'