Quantum Computing in Finance - Quantum as a Component, not a Replacement

Join and get a clear and realistic understanding of where quantum stands today and what it could mean for financial organisations.

Quantum computing is beginning to shape conversations in the financial sector as institutions explore new ways to solve complex optimization and simulation challenges. Although the technology is still at an early stage, interest is growing as quantum capabilities advance and early use cases emerge across risk, portfolio construction and advanced modeling.

This event brings together Copenhagen Fintech, University of Copenhagen, the KU Quantum Hub and Copenhagen Quantum to provide a clear and realistic understanding of where quantum stands today and what it could mean for financial organisations. We open with perspectives from KU Quantum Hub on the state of the field and continue with insights from Copenhagen Quantum on why quantum computers matter for finance and how the industry is approaching early experimentation.

Throughout the session we invite the room into plenary discussions to reflect on potential impact areas, organisational readiness and the first practical steps toward working with quantum technologies. We conclude with concrete examples of what leading banks are doing today and how quantum can be understood as a component in the wider technology landscape rather than a replacement.

You will meet:

• KU Quantum Hub - Sharing insights into the research landscape and the current state of quantum technologies in Denmark.
• Tim Bruun Madsen - , Founder of Copenhagen Quantum and PhD Candiate at UCPH, offering a practical perspective on why quantum computers matter and how the industry is beginning to explore early applications.
• Sine Lomholt Thomsen, Copenhagen Fintech, Nordic Fintech Center. Co‑hosting the session and connecting the discussion to the broader fintech ecosystem.
• Danny Grydholt‑Jantzen, University of Copenhagen, Co‑hosting the event and guiding the plenary discussions throughout the program.

Who is this event for?

• Anyone in the Copenhagen Fintech community who is curious about how quantum computing may influence the future of financial services and innovation.
• Financial institutions working with risk, modelling, trading, portfolio construction, optimisation or innovation
• Fintech startups and scaleups exploring advanced computation and emerging technologies
• Technology leaders and professionals assessing next generation infrastructure
• Researchers within quantum technologies, finance, computer science and applied mathematics
• Ecosystem builders and corporate innovation teams preparing for long‑term technological shifts

Please chose the way you prefer to join upon registration - whether in-person or online.

To attend this event (both physical and online) you need to be either;

A) Copenhagen Fintech Member
B) Nordic Fintech Week Insight365 ticket holder

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Read more about Insight365 tickets here

Join the second Nordic Fintech Insights event - a series of inspirational events exploring the intersection of research-based innovation, entrepreneurship and financial sector interests. The sessions bring together leading voices from academia and industry to discuss how cutting-edge research can drive fintech innovation and create meaningful impact across the financial ecosystem. Events are co-organized with University of Copenhagen (KU), Copenhagen Business Scool (CBS), Aarhus University (AU) and Technical University of Denmark (DTU) - all close partners in the Nordic Fintech Center.