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Quantum Summit Italy
May 28th, 2025 - Bologna
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The first Italian summit on the commercialization of quantum technologies.
The first Italian summit on the commercialization of quantum technologies.
Who will attend the event
Who will attend the event
Research &
Institutions
€2.9bn research initiatives
Policy makers and leading research hubs
Corporations
& big tech
Business partnerships and investments
International companies currently leading the quantum race
VC funds
& Startups
€2.1bn capital raised
Investing and developing quantum infrastructures
QubIT aims to bring together the key players of the European quantum tech ecosystem to showcase and enrich connections with Italian quantum technology institutions, startups and academic research groups.
QubIT aims to bring together the key players of the European quantum tech ecosystem to showcase and enrich connections with Italian quantum technology institutions, startups and academic research groups.
The event has been ideated and organized by Haystack Ventures, with the support of ART-ER and Regione Emilia-Romagna.
The speakers
The speakers
Prof Tommaso Calarco
Prof Tommaso Calarco
Full Professor | University of Bologna & University of Cologne
Dr Simone Severini
Dr Simone Severini
General Manager, Quantum Technologies | AWS
Dr Cecile Perrault
Dr Cecile Perrault
Head of Innovation & Partnerships | Alice&Bob
Oscar Diez
Oscar Diez
Head of Sector Quantum Computing | European Commission
Niccolò Somaschi
Niccolò Somaschi
Co-founder & CEO | Quandela
Dr Daniele Ottaviani
Dr Daniele Ottaviani
Head of Quantum Computing | CINECA
Dr Chiara Decaroli
Dr Chiara Decaroli
Strategic Business Development Manager | Oxford Ionics
Dr Luigi Martiradonna
Dr Luigi Martiradonna
Head of Business Development Manager | Riverlane
Dr Matija Zesko
Dr Matija Zesko
Quantum Computing Education Manager | PsiQuantum
Dr Kris Kaczmarek
Dr Kris Kaczmarek
Investment Director | QDNL Participations
Dr Alfonso Amendola
Dr Alfonso Amendola
Head of Advanced Modelling and Simulation | Eni
Dr Federico Mattei
Dr Federico Mattei
Quantum Technology Business Development Manager | IBM
Cosma Belli
Cosma Belli
EMEA Sales Manager | IQM
Matteo Mille
Matteo Mille
Chief Operations and Sales (Italy) | Microsoft
Davide Corbelletto
Davide Corbelletto
Distinguished Quantum Specialist & Team Leader | Intesa Sanpaolo
Daniela Gabellini
Daniela Gabellini
Managing Director | ICSC - Italian National HPC, Big Data and Quantum Computing Research Centre
Sanzio Bassini
Sanzio Bassini
Director Supercomputer application and Innovation Department | Cineca
Marina Silverii
Marina Silverii
Executive Director | Art-ER
Vittorio Tartarini
Vittorio Tartarini
Head of Customer Insights & Analytics | Credem
The Venue
The Venue
DAMA Technopole Bologna
DAMA Technopole Bologna
Tecnopolo Data Manifattura 'DAMA' is part of the Italian Data Valley, a fundamental component of the national innovation ecosystem.
DAMA technopole is a global leader in supercomputing, Big Data, and Artificial Intelligence, with applications in the scientific and technological fields of meteorology, climatology, health, earth sciences, and industry.
DAMA Technopole Bologna has over 140.000 square meters of research infrastructures, laboratories and state-of-the-art instrumentation, including CINECA's Leonardo Supercomputer, one of the top five fastest supercomputers in the world.
The minds behind the event
The minds behind the event
What's Haystack Ventures?
We are a new deep tech venture firm backing early-stage startups building the next generation of quantum tech, chip technology, and semiconductors.
We invest in deep tech – Supporting visionary entreprenuers developing breakthrough innovations since day zero.
We provide access to cutting-edge infrastructure – Connecting startups with Europe’s top HPC centers, quantum hubs, and semiconductor facilities.
We create events and community – Bringing together the brightest minds to foster collaboration and growth.
We drive technological sovereignty – Strengthening Europe’s leadership in strategic deep tech industries, reducing dependency on foreign technologies.
Let’s fund the needle in the tech stack 🪡
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