Quantum Computing as the Next Frontier in AI Capability | AI House Davos 2026

Quantum computing is emerging as the next frontier in AI, promising new forms of capability far beyond today's systems. This panel explores what breakthroughs might become possible when quantum techniques are applied to machine learning, and how close we truly are to achieving useful quantum advantage for AI. The discussion also looks at the broader implications for security, accelerating human discovery and global governance as quantum power grows. Speakers Grégoire Ribordy (IonQ, VP Science & Technology, Founder, ID Quantique) Marina Marinkovic (ETH Zurich, Professor Computational Physics) Nathan Baker (Microsoft, Lead Architect of Quantum) Steve Suarez (HorizonX, Founder and CEO) Moderator Anu Unnikrishnan (ETH Zurich, Executive Director Quantum Center) (c) AI House Davos 2026 Founders & Strategic Partners: ETH AI Center, Merantix, G42, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, EPFL AI Center, The University of Tokyo Presenting Partners & Guest Country: KPMG, The University of Tokyo, Poland