QuantumBasel

Is your company Quantum safe? EVENT Superposition Quantum Safe Encryption Hosted by ID Quantique & QuantumBasel 📅 27.03.25  🕑 14:00 - 18:30 📍uptownBasel Learn how to protect sensitive information against future quantum threats using cryptographic methods that are resistant to attacks from quantum computers. Meet and network with experts and peers.   Highlights 💡Petra S. Häfliger, Head of Competence Center on Mortgage Markets at Eidgenössische Finanzmarktaufsicht FINMA shares insights on "FINMA's Perspective on Quantum and the Financial Market."  💡Hans-Christoph Capellaro, Director Competency Leader for Information Security at EY, discusses "The Impact of Quantum on the Financial Market." 💡Guided tours to the IonQ Quantum Computer at uptownBasel. 💡IDQ & QuantumBasel will showcase both the opportunities and threats of quantum technology, as well as solutions to ensure your company is quantum-proof. Get your ticket here: https://lnkd.in/ecDyM_SY #QuantumSecurity #CyberSecurity #PostQuantumCryptography #Innovation #TechLeadership Gianluca Libera Janine Goldiger Claudia Fricker Rajiv Krishnakumar Dr. Julien Baglio Dr. Frederik Flöther Robby Toole Sonja Andrist Damir Bogdan Sophie Peggs Jan Mikolon Maximilian Wurzer Matteo Krummenacher Nadine Kugler Thomas Landolt Yelena Guryanova Hans-Jörg Fankhauser uptownBasel

#EuropeanCity2 has secured 🔹 over 3 Million 🔹 funding from the European Commission (Horizon Europe) & Staatssekretariat für Bildung, Forschung und Innovation SBFI to revolutionize democratic decision-making! At a time when democratic integrity is facing unprecedented challenges, EuropeanCity2 is pioneering new approaches to strengthen democratic decision-making. Using computational social science (CSS), large language models (LLMs), agent-based simulations, and quantum-inspired frameworks, we are developing a dynamic and adaptive simulation platform to better understand public opinion, voting behavior, and collective decision-making. 🔵Key Tools: - Quadratic Voting – Capturing voter intensity for more representative decision-making - Synthetic Data & AI-Driven Simulations – Modeling democracy with unprecedented realism - Active Inference & Free Energy Principle – Exploring the intersection of computational theory and governance 🔵 Real-World Impact: We will pilot-test our models in Denmark and Switzerland at QuantumBasel demonstrating how these cutting-edge methodologies can help reduce polarization, foster inclusivity, and rebuild trust in democratic institutions. 🔵 Our Commitment: #EC2 is built on the principles of open science, transparency, and inclusivity, ensuring that our research is ethical, diverse, and accessible. A huge thank you to our amazing consortium of academic and industry partners for making this possible. We are excited to drive this project together! #EuropeanCity2 #HorizonEurope #Democracy #AI #Innovation #Governance #ComputationalSocialScience Luis Razo Bravo Kristoffer Nielbo Robby Toole Sonja Andrist Janine Goldiger Claudia Fricker Rajiv Krishnakumar Dr. Julien Baglio Dr. Frederik Flöther Damir Bogdan Sophie Peggs Jan Mikolon Maximilian Wurzer Matteo Krummenacher Hans-Jörg Fankhauser uptownBasel

Quantum has entered a new era! 🚀 Last week, the official opening ceremony of the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology 2025 took place at UNESCO in Paris—marking 100 years since the foundations of quantum mechanics were laid. The energy in the room was electric as scientists, experts, industry leaders, nobel laureates and policymakers came together to discuss the future of quantum and its impact on society. This milestone year is more than just a celebration; it’s a recognition that quantum is moving to the next level—with significant industry investments and growing global awareness. As part of UNESCO’s Agenda 2030, quantum technologies hold the potential to drive progress toward several of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), making innovation and sustainability more interconnected than ever. Education and global collaboration were at the heart of the event, reinforcing the need to bridge the gap between science and society. Engaging young talent, fostering interdisciplinary connections, and strengthening the quantum ecosystem are essential to shaping the future. We are proud that QuantumBasel, QAI Ventures, and key players from the Basel ecosystem were present, showcasing how uptownBasel is on the right path—building a strong quantum industry, driving innovation, and aligning with global efforts to push quantum forward. The future of quantum is here, and we’re excited to be part of it! 🌍🔬 Amal Kasry, Elisa Torres Durney, Thomas Staehelin, Rima Alameddine, Thomas Kramer, Noam Zakay, Dorina Birsanu, Marius Almstedt, Marieke HOOD, Steve Suarez®, Fabienne Marco, Romi Sumaria, Damir Bogdan, Sonja Andrist, Patrick Geiser, Thomas Taroni, Nadine Kugler, Dean Kassmann, Dr. Heike Riel, Thomas Weibel, Christian Keller, Kai Hudek, James Leifer, Margaret Arakawa, Isaac Reber, Thomi Jourdan, Anton Lauber, Angel Nunez Mencias, Wiam Sekkay, Harry Kumar, Alexandra Beckstein, Mira Dechant, Thomas Kübler, Anita Gashi, Max Schwank, Désirée Lehmann #IYQ #QuantumTechnology #Innovation #Sustainability #UptownBasel #FutureIsQuantum

Quantum Tech is Not Neutral - It Shapes Our World, and We Shape It Right Back With great tech power, comes great responsibility. While investments in quantum technology are still limited, early industrial applications are already emerging. Just like with AI, we must proactively set ethical guidelines before the technology outpaces our ability to govern it. The time to act is now. This discussion is especially relevant as we have been celebrating the Opening Ceremony of the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology at the UNESCO a pivotal moment to reflect on the ethical implications of quantum advancements. Right now, ethical considerations are often treated as optional. Many small Quantum companies and institutions must choose between rapid innovation or integrating ethical standards, often at the cost of slower development. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗺 𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 - 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝘁 𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆? Some inspiration I took from #IYQ in Paris: 👁️🗨️ Privacy & Trust – How do we redefine privacy and build trust in quantum services? Ethical standards must support human rights while adapting to local cultures. 🌐 SDGs & Tensions – Advancing one SDG goal can hinder another. New technologies, like Quantum, have the potential to find better solutions in achieving the SDGs. 🟰 Diversity Matters – Women have contributed to quantum tech for over a century, yet remain absent in most historical records. Time to change that, by telling an equal story & creating a system that fosters equal opportunities for diverse talents to lead innovation. How do we drive Quantum from Knowledge Sharing to Enablement? #QuantumTechnology #EthicsInTech #Innovation #FutureTech #DiversityInSTEM QuantumBasel QAI Ventures uptownBasel

The Quantum Community meeting in Paris was just the beginning. The beginning of a new era - driven by a global commitment to shaping the future of Quantum Technology. Building on a century of breakthroughs, we stand at the threshold of the next 100 years of quantum possibilities. It’s just the beginning. How do you plan moving forward? When facing uncertainty in developing and implementing a new Technology, collaboration is key. That’s why we are already partnering with leading institutions and innovators. Looking for a trusted partner on your Quantum journey? Let’s connect. It was a pleasure reconnecting with familiar faces and making new connections at the Opening Ceremony of the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology hosted by UNESCO. Here’s to the future of Quantum! #QuantumScience #QuantumTechnology #Innovation #Collaboration #FutureofQuantum Robby Toole Sonja Andrist Janine Goldiger Claudia Fricker Rajiv Krishnakumar Dr. Julien Baglio Dr. Frederik Flöther Yelena Guryanova Damir Bogdan Nadine Kugler Sophie Peggs Jan Mikolon Maximilian Wurzer Matteo Krummenacher Hans-Jörg Fankhauser uptownBasel QAI Ventures

Opening Ceremony of the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology at UNESCO The Quantum Community knows: It’s difficult to make predictions about the future. But here’s what we do know: 🔆 Over the past 100 years, we’ve made tremendous strides in quantum science and technology. As we look ahead to the next century, we’re building on these achievements, with exponential growth in development and advancement on the horizon. 🔆 While quantum isn’t yet on the agenda of every government or company, the demand for knowledge and skilled professionals is rapidly rising. 🔆 International collaboration - exchanging quantum achievements across borders - is key to driving quantum technology forward. 🔆 The development of scientific breakthroughs and their industrial applications go hand in hand. That’s why QuantumBasel is bringing both together under one roof, fostering innovation and progress in quantum technologies. #QuantumScience #QuantumTechnology #Innovation #Collaboration #QuantumBasel #FutureIsQuantum Robby Toole Sonja Andrist Janine Goldiger Claudia Fricker Rajiv Krishnakumar Dr. Julien Baglio Dr. Frederik Flöther Yelena Guryanova Damir Bogdan Nadine Kugler Sophie Peggs Jan Mikolon Maximilian Wurzer Matteo Krummenacher Hans-Jörg Fankhauser uptownBasel QAI Ventures

Exploring the Future of AI Training: The Q-TRAIN Initiative Training Large Language Models (LLMs) is resource-intensive, which results in high costs and significant energy consumption. This limits the accessibility of advanced AI technologies for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and particularly in Europe increases reliance on foreign GPU providers. The Q-TRAIN project, a collaboration between QuantumBasel and XiTrust – The eSignature Company, is reimagining this process by integrating quantum computing into AI training workflows. The project is based on a Eureka Network Eurostar grant. Key Objectives: ▶️ Develop energy-efficient and cost-effective AI training pipelines. ▶️ Enable smaller, specialized LLMs optimized for industry-specific tasks. ▶️ Reduce reliance on traditional GPU systems, fostering European technological sovereignty. Through quantum-enhanced techniques, this initiative targets applications in document-heavy industries like legal, finance, and healthcare, making AI more accessible and sustainable. Stay tuned for updates as we explore the intersection of quantum computing and AI to reshape the future of AI training. #QuantumComputing #AIInnovation #LLMs #Sustainability #FutureOfAI Robby Toole Sonja Andrist Janine Goldiger Claudia Fricker Rajiv Krishnakumar Dr. Julien Baglio Dr. Frederik Flöther Yelena Guryanova Damir Bogdan Nadine Kugler Sophie Peggs Jan Mikolon Maximilian Wurzer Matteo Krummenacher Hans-Jörg Fankhauser uptownBasel Stephan Kochauf

The first commercially accessible quantum computer of Switzerland, powered by IonQ , is located right here at our backyard, on the uptownBasel innovation campus. In the latest episode of my video series on inspirational people from the Basel area, Dr. Frederik Flöther Chief Quantum Officer (yes, that’s a job title!) of QuantumBasel shares insights into how a quantum computer is used to drive progress across industries and how it redefines the way we work, innovate, and solve complex problems. Frederik also talks about what his job looks like and how the rapid pace of technological change might influence our career and study choices. Watch this video to explore how quantum computing is reshaping our future #QuantumComputing #ArtificialIntelligence #FutureOfWork #Innovation #Leadership Thomas Staehelin

We are hiring! 🚀 Do you want to join our great team at QuantumBasel and make a difference in the highly dynamic field of #quantumcomputing? Check out this opportunity below - we are looking forward to receiving your application.

QuantumBasel Perspectives from the World Economic Forum   An inspiring week of discussions with #India and #Thailand, and some unforgettable reflections from Bertrand Piccard.   Key takeaways relevant to QuantumBasel:   🚀 Drones in space? They can help, but will never replace human storytelling and inspiration - just as in AI, where human intuition remains essential.   🤝 AI & quantum computing are more than just technologies - they thrive on human collaboration, driving breakthroughs in decision making, optimisation and problem solving.   🔮 The future of AI & Quantum: AI agents will assist us with complex tasks, but ethical oversight and human intelligence remain non-negotiable.   At QuantumBasel, we embrace the synergies of humans, AI and quantum computing to shape a sustainable and transformative future. Get in touch with us if you would like to find out more!   #AI #QuantumComputing #WEF25 #Innovation #FutureOfTech   Robby Toole Sonja Andrist Janine Goldiger Claudia Fricker Rajiv Krishnakumar Dr. Julien Baglio Dr. Frederik Flöther Yelena Guryanova Damir Bogdan Nadine Kugler Sophie Peggs Jan Mikolon Maximilian Wurzer Matteo Krummenacher Hans-Jörg Fankhauser uptownBasel