The Quantum Innovation Center (QIC) is a strategic initiative led by the Czech Technical University in Prague, focused on the development of research, education, and industrial cooperation in the field of quantum technologies. It provides Czech universities and research institutions with access to state-of-the-art IBM quantum computers and creates space for shared projects in the fields of quantum computing, communication, and security.
QIC's activities are complemented by educational activities, conferences, and student projects, including the annual Quantum Day event, which brings together experts, students, and industry partners and highlights the growing role of the Czech Republic in the European quantum ecosystem.
Programme
The Quantum Day 2025 program provides an overview of achievements and outlines future challenges in the field of quantum technologies. This year's edition will present the key milestones of Czech quantum research and innovation, including cooperation with the Ministry of Defense, the European EURO QCI initiatives, the IT4I-LumiQ projects, and the Ostrava VLQ.
A key point will be the presentation of the CTU Quantum Innovation Center, which demonstrates how the academic sphere is connected with industry and government. Participants will also learn about the latest trends in Quantum AI SuperComputing and support for start-ups in the quantum field through CzechInvest.
The program will also cover current issues in post-quantum cryptography and quantum security, including QKD, as well as innovations in quantum sensing and metrology, and outline specific practical use cases, such as the HSBC case.
Quantum Day 2025 thus offers a platform for knowledge sharing, networking, and discussion on the importance of quantum technologies for science, industry, and security in the Czech Republic.
8:00 – Registration
8:45 – Opening session
Speakers:
- gen. Ing. Petr Šnajdárek
- Ing. et Ing. Martin Švík, Ph.D., MBA – IBM Vice President and Distinguished Engineer, Technical Community Leader & CTO, Northern Central and Eastern Europe
9:00 – What we have achieved and what lies ahead
Speaker: Mgr. Petr Kavalíř, Ph.D., MBA
9:20 – QIC CTU - project overview
Speakers:
- Sam Johnson (IBM)
- doc. RNDr. Ing. Marcel Jiřina, Ph.D. (ČVUT)
9:35 – EURO QCI
Speaker: prof. Ing. Igor Jex, DrSc. (CTU)
9:50 – Quantum and the Ministry of Defense
Speaker: gen. Ing. Petr Šnajdárek
10:00 – CzechInvest's role in Quantum
Speakers:
- Mgr. Ing. Jan Michal - CEO of CzechInvest
- Šimon Trčka, MSc., Director of Advanced Tech and Materials Hub
10:15 – Break
10:30 – IT4I – LumiQ VLQ
Speaker: doc. Mgr. Vít Vondrák, Ph.D. (VŠB)
10:45 – CETIN Use Case
Speaker: Ing. Jan Vilimovský (CETIN)
11:00 – Panel discussion – How does QIC work?
Moderator: doc. RNDr. Ing. Marcel Jiřina, Ph.D. (CTU)
Panelists:
- Mgr. Martin Friák, Ph.D. (Czech Academy of Sciences)
- Mgr. Petr Kavalíř, Ph.D., MBA
- prof. Ing. Igor Jex, DrSc. (CTU)
- prof. Dr. Ing. Alexandr Štefek (UNOB)
- Ing. et Ing. Martin Švík, Ph.D., MBA (IBM)
11:40 – Quantum AI SuperComputing
Speaker: Ing. et Ing. Martin Švík, Ph.D., MBA (IBM)
11:55 – Education in Quantum Technologies
Speakers:
- prof. Ing. Igor Jex, DrSc. (CTU)
- Aurél Gábris, Ph.D. (CTU)
12:10 – Lunch
12:50 – Post-quantum cryptography in practice
Speaker: Ing. Lumír Srch (ITS)
13:05 – Panel discussion – Post Quantum Cryptography and QKD
Moderator: Mgr. Miloš Soukup - IBM Business Technology Leader, Quantum Ambassador, Northern Central and Eastern Europe
Panelists:
- Ing. Lumír Srch (ITS)
- Martin Smrčka (NUKIB)
- Michal Bureš (UNOB)
- plk. Ing. Vladimír Grégr (Ministry of Defense)
13:45 – Quantum Sensors and Quantum Metrology
Speaker: Ing. Minh Tuan Pham, Ph.D., Institute of Instrumentation Science, Czech Academy of Sciences
14:15 – Break
14:30 – HSBC Use Case
Speaker: Mgr. Ondřej Král – IBM Advisory AI Engineer & Quantum Ambassador
14:45 – Panel discussion – Quantum in practice
Moderator: Mgr. Ondřej Král – IBM Advisory AI Engineer & Quantum Ambassador
Panelists:
- Ing. Tomáš Cinert, (HULD)
- prof. MUDr. Jakub Hort, Ph.D. (Motol University Hospital)
- Mgr. Martin Friák, Ph.D. (Czech Academy of Sciences)
15:25 – Closing remarks
Speaker: Ing. Veronika Kramaříková, MBA, Vice-Rector for Development and Strategy, CTU
Organizers
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