During the dinner, participants will have the opportunity to engage with Corrado Panzeri and Alessandro Pansa on the future prospects of quantum computing and the implications this technology may have for businesses, markets, and competitive models in the years ahead.

After decades of research, quantum computing is gradually moving beyond the laboratory and becoming part of the strategic agenda of the world’s leading technology players. While large-scale adoption is still some years away, governments, companies, and investors are already assessing how to prepare for a transformation that could redefine computational capabilities and unlock new opportunities in areas such as artificial intelligence, process optimization, cybersecurity, and financial services.

Understanding both the potential and the limitations of quantum computing is becoming a strategic imperative for leaders responsible for long-term decision-making. The meeting will provide an opportunity to separate realistic expectations from hype, exploring which developments deserve attention today and how organizations can begin building the skills, awareness, and capabilities needed to navigate a technology that is likely to have a growing impact on economic and geopolitical dynamics.

During the discussion, participants will explore:

• the real potential of quantum computing and the application areas where it could create the greatest value in the coming years;
• how leading global players—across technology, industry, and government—are positioning themselves in the race for quantum advantage, and the implications this may have for business competitiveness;
• how organizations and management teams can prepare for an emerging technology by developing the capabilities, partnerships, and experimentation frameworks needed to capture future opportunities.