Big Techday 26: The future of quantum computing and the challenges you rarely hear about

The future of quantum computing and the challenges you rarely hear about Quantum computing promises substantial speedups for a narrow but important class of problems. Yet today’s discourse often oscillates between exaggerated expectations and unnecessary fear. In this talk Prof. Dr. Patrick Glauner provides a realistic roadmap of what quantum computers will - and will not - achieve over the next decade, highlighting practical constraints such as decoherence, error correction overhead, low levels of programming abstraction and various other often-overlooked challenges. Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of where quantum computing creates genuine value, where classical systems remain superior, and how organizations can prepare without falling for the hype. About the speaker: Prof. Dr. Patrick Glauner is a Professor of AI with over 15 years of experience across academia and industry. Formerly at CERN, he advises industry, governments and policymakers on AI technology, strategy, operations and governance. He was recognized by CDO Magazine among global academic data leaders and studied at Imperial College London.