THURSDAY GATHERING #40 Accelerating Al with Quantum Computing
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Quantum computing made steady progress last year, but major bottlenecks still limit real-world use. At the same time, AI models are advancing rapidly, with lighter models and stronger reasoning capabilities.
Thursday Gathering #40 focuses on how recent AI developments are being used to support and accelerate quantum computing. We will explore how AI can help optimize quantum hardware, reduce errors, improve system control, and support the discovery and design of quantum algorithms. We’ll also discuss how LLMs can shorten research cycles and automate tasks that are currently slow and manual.
The event will primarily bring together managers from quantum companies, researchers from universities, and representatives from government institutions. We welcome anyone interested in Quantum&AI, and are excited to connect the community around these topics.
Sessions & Meetups
1️⃣ From Classical to Quantum AI
Time: 18:00 – 18:15
Speaker: Kemal Apaydin, Co-Founder & CEO, Alon Health
About the session:
Latest developments in AI and quantum computing
Key bottlenecks in quantum computing today
2️⃣ What Industry Actually Needs from Quantum Computing
Time: 18:15 – 19:00
Format: Interactive Fireside Chat
Speakers:
Kemal Apaydin, Co-Founder & CEO, Alon Health
Anna Beata Kalisz Hedegaard, CEO & Co-Founder, Quantum Security and Defense Working Group
Enrique Solano, CEO, Kipu Quantum
About the session:
Fireside chat exploring how LLMs can support quantum research and development
Realistic near-term progress and timelines
Industry use cases and real-world applications
3️⃣ Heartless Pitches
Time: 19:00 – 20:00
Hosted by: Galina Gorshkova, Co-Founder, Weird Wentures
About the session:
Think your startup idea is brilliant? Step up to the mic and let the community roast it!
Crash-course on pitch techniques
Lightning-fast 60-second pitches followed by tough-love questions
Sharpen your narrative, challenge assumptions, and laugh along the way
4️⃣ Aspiring Founders Meetup #13
Time: 18:00 – 19:00
Hosted by: Employed.world
Speakers: Mónica Cabildo, Zohreh Hajialibeiki, Jowi Witt and Laura Soto
About the session:
Are you an aspiring founder in Berlin feeling overwhelmed by the challenges of starting a company or pursuing self-employment? You’re not alone.
This meetup provides:
A supportive space to connect with like-minded aspiring founders
Insights from experienced professionals
Practical guidance and encouragement to take your next steps with confidence
✨ What to Expect
Clear, hype-free insights into AI and quantum computing
Practical perspectives from startups, healthcare, and industry
Founder-focused conversations and peer connections
A welcoming, drop-in format — stay for one session or the whole evening
🎟️ Free & open to all
Full agenda available at: venturecafeberlin.org