The Future of IT
Experience the current and near future of 20 IT topics

Meet international experts and learn about the current and near future of 20 IT topics
March 2021: Quantum Computing
Supercharging Discovery with Computing and Collaboration

Dr. Alessandro Curioni
IBM Fellow and Vice President of Europe & Africa, IBM Research
Science matters, now more than ever. It will play a defining role in determining the wellbeing and prosperity of everyone today and our children and grandchildren tomorrow. There is a new urgency to science, and we need solutions fast. This year in particular marks a critical juncture for global action to address our most complex challenges. This talk will discuss the role of bits, neurons and qubits and their collective ability to accelerate the discovery of new drugs and materials and the framework for a new international organization called the Science Readiness Reserves (SRR) to help us prepare for the uncertainties of the future.
Quantum Computing – Current state and future potential

Prof. Dr. Vlatko Vedral
Professor of Quantum Information Science, University of Oxford
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Why you should attend
Current and Future IT Trends
Ensure you’re up-to-date on the top trends, including the latest on 20 selected IT topics.
High-tech Connect suisse Research
Hear from High-tech Connect suisse (HTCs) as we supplement the topics covered with exclusive HTCs research.
Top 25 European IT Startup List
We’ll be unveiling the Top 25 IT Startup List – a ranking of the 25 most promising private IT startups and SMEs in Europe.
Impressive Speakers
An astoundingly impressive C-suite and founder-heavy speaker lineup.
Fireside Chat Format
Fireside chat format between speakers and leading industry journalists. No panels or canned presentations.
1:1 Meetings
Unlimited number of 1:1 networking opportunities with senior-level attendees and startup CEOs/founders.
Global Audience
Meet founders and others attending from around the world, including US, India, and China.
No Paying Speakers
Independent researchers and thinktanks vs IT company speakers. This will ensure no sales pitches on stage.

We will discuss in top expert fireside chats such as topics as
- How can IT departments evolve and take on a more strategic business role towards a data- and technology-driven future?
- Will IT remain the leading enabling technology for most other industries?
- Has IT by itself created more jobs than it made obsolete?
- «Informatik in der Schweiz – Eine Erfolgsgeschichte verpasster Chancen», still or – even more – valid today? If so what can Switzerland do to catch up?
Event Format
This event will be live streamed.
All presentation will be available as a video on demand.
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