Quantum Shift Breakfast series
We are delighted to invite you to our Quantum Breakfast series in Luxembourg
This is a unique small-group forum exploring the latest advances, foresight and strategic opportunities in quantum technology. This series of exclusives event will bring together renowned international speakers, including
- venture capitalists,
- hardware manufacturers specializing in quantum processing units (QPU),
- experts in quantum algorithms, and
- leaders in quantum cybersecurity.
Our distinguished speakers will share their insights and experiences, providing a unique opportunity to network and discuss the future of quantum technology. Luxembourgish prestigious Partners host us, including EY, Post, Luxembourg School of Business, and more to confirm.
Quantum technology may arrive sooner than we think due to constant progress in technology applications and the native quantum R&D industry. AI may then appear as a minor transformation.
Whether you are an industry professional, researcher, or enthusiast, this event promises to be both informative and inspiring.
We look forward to your participation and the valuable perspectives you will bring to our discussions.
Co-organized with
- Energize a community of quantum technology enthusiasts in Luxembourg.
- Raise awareness of the impact and transformation required in a near future.
- Connect the Luxembourgish quantum ecosystem with other European hubs.
Each breakfast
- will host an external business speaker (manufactureur, VC, computational services) and an academic,
- will be focussed on a theme: hardware, encryption, software, evolutions, markets, …
- include a networking session,
- target CEOs/ CIOs / Heads of innovation & transformation,
- 8:30 – 10:30 once a month,
- free event.
April 24, 2025
EAGLE-1 : Satellite QKD in practice
Location: LSB – Luxembourg School of Business
Guests:
- Thierry Draus: SES, VP, Business Development, Product & Innovation
- Peter Ryan: UNI, Professor of Information Security
May 23, 2025
The road to quantum advantage
Location: EY Luxembourg
Guests:
- Linde Wester: Alice & Bob, Quantum & Business strategy
- TBD
June TBD, 2025
Identifying and neutralizing sophisticated cyber threats
Location: Post
Guests:
- Mark Tehrani:CyberSec, Founder & CEO
- Mohamed Ourdane: Post, Head of cyberSecurity department
July 18, 2025
Creating an environment to scale up quantum ventures
Location: Deloitte Luxembourg
Guests:
- Olivier Tonneau: Quantonation, Founder & Partner
- Jérôme Foret: CEO Quantum Launchpad
September TBD, 2025
Location: TBD
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October TBD, 2025
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November TBD, 2025
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December TBD, 2025
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Guest Speakers
April 24th
EAGLE-1 : Satellite QKD in practice and build-up of users communities
With 25 years of experience in the space industry and a solid foundation in telecommunications engineering, Thierry Draus is a business development leader with a strong track record in strategic innovation and growth. As Vice President of Business Development at SES, he focuses on cutting-edge sectors, including Quantum Safe Networks, Government Satcom solutions, Navigation, and 5G/6G technologies, driving advancements in these critical areas.
May TBD
The road to quantum advantage
Linde Wester holds a PhD in quantum computing from The University of Oxford. She advised companies, government and investors on quantum computing while leading the internal quantum knowledge and client at McKinsey & Company. Now, she leads the team at Alice & Bob, that supports industry players to develop and implement winning quantum computing strategies and applications.
June TBD
Identifying and neutralizing sophisticated cyber threats
July TBD
Creating an environment conducive to scaling up quantum ventures
A graduate from ESSEC business school, Olivier Tonneau is founder and partner at Quantonation. Previous experiences include 10 years as management consultant at Kearney, before joining French entrepreneur Charles Beigbeder as CEO at his holding company, Gravitation.
Olivier is a board member at Multiverse Computing, Qnami, KETS Quantum Security, EvolutionQ, QC Design, Kipu Quantum, Cryptonext Security, Quobly and the Quantum Industry Consortium (QuiC). Olivier has recently been selected to be part of the class 28 of the Kauffman Fellows program, a prominent venture education program renowned for its extensive and well-established network of VCs
Jérome Foret has 25 years’ experience in deep tech entrepreneurship and scientific software development (HPC/Quantum Computing).
From quantum deep-tech projects to first-round seed financing, Quantum Launchpad provides the expertise, network, infrastructure and funding to create tomorrow’s unicorns.
The EAGLE-1 mission aims to develop Europe’s first sovereign, end-to-end space-based Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) system. Led by SES in collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA) and various European space agencies and private partners, the mission will feature a state-of-the-art QKD systemcomprising a payload aboard the EAGLE-1 Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite, optical ground stations, quantum operational networks, and a key management system. EAGLE-1 marks a significant milestone in next-generation quantum communication infrastructure, providing crucial technical insights and mission data while contributing to the EuroQCI program’s development. It offers a unique opportunity for public and private entities to test and validate end-to-end Quantum Safe solutions through satellite-based QKD.
In 3 years’ time, the perspective is to build an operational constellation of QKD satellites and deliver long-distance Quantum Safe commercial services to Private and Public organizations worldwide.
When will quantum computers be ready? How will they impact different industries? These are some of the key questions (industry) leaders need to know in order to be fully prepared for this disruptive new technology.
Our talk will go into the hardware and software challenges that need to be solved to make quantum computers a reality, as well as the opportunities these devices will bring.
Linde Wester is the quantum business and strategy manager at Alice & Bob, a quantum computer specialized in ‘Cat’ qubits’. In addition to the general challenges, of quantum computing, she will also introduce the audience to the specificities and advantages of Cat qubits.
According to the hardware roadmaps of some quantum players, in three years quantum computers will be ready to disrupt the world. This can only happen if major scientific challenges are solved in the meantime. Whether in 2027, or after that, most of the value generated by quantum computers will go to organizations that have prepared themselves well-ahead of time.
Within the next three years, Q-SIEM will leverage simulators of fault-tolerant quantum computers (FTQCs) with approximately 4,000 qubits to redefine cybersecurity through quantum-enhanced threat detection, automated incident response, and predictive risk assessment. Advanced QML algorithms—coupled with quantum-based dimensionality reduction—will enable real-time analysis of massive, multi-source cyber datasets, exposing even the most elusive zero-day exploits, insider threats, and advanced persistent threats (APTs). Hybrid quantum-classical systems will further optimize SOAR playbooks, accelerate forensic investigations, and bolster cryptographic defenses, ensuring resilience in a post-quantum world. Additionally, Q-SIEM will fortify IoT and cloud security by continuously monitoring distributed infrastructures and delivering tailored, sector-specific protections with sub-millisecond response times. This unified platform will guide organizations toward proactive, adaptive defense strategies, building a more resilient cyber ecosystem.
Under development …