The quantum revolution: What every investment professional should know
Thursday 19 November 2026 | 13:00 - 14:00 | Webinar
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Quantum computing is widely regarded as one of the next major technological breakthroughs, with the potential to reshape financial markets and investment decision-making. This webinar will explain the technology in accessible terms, explore practical applications within finance, and discuss how organisations can prepare for a future where quantum becomes part of the investment toolkit.
While widespread adoption is still on the horizon, leading financial institutions are already exploring how quantum technologies could transform portfolio optimisation, risk modelling, derivatives pricing and machine learning.
Join Romi Sumaria, Managing Partner at QAI Ventures, as he demystifies quantum computing and the opportunities it presents for investment professionals, and the challenges that remain before quantum reaches commercial scale. Whether you're curious about the technology or looking to understand its implications for investment management, this session will provide a practical and balanced view of one of the most exciting developments in financial innovation.
What you'll learn:
- Why quantum computing is attracting significant investment worldwide
- How financial institutions are experimenting with quantum today
- Opportunities in portfolio optimisation, pricing and risk management
- The realistic timeline for adoption
- Key trends every investment professional should be watching
- Real life examples and use cases
Who should attend?
Investment professionals, including portfolio managers, analysts, risk managers, wealth managers, consultants, and financial technology practitioners, who want to understand how quantum computing could transform investment management. No technical expertise is required, making this session suitable for anyone interested in the future of financial innovation and emerging technologies.
Registration: 12:55
Programme:13:00 - 14:00
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