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

Copenhagen Fintech is a non-profit, award-winning* innovation hub founded in 2016 in Denmark, with the mission to foster innovation within the financial sector, by building a thriving fintech ecosystem. We support new financial technologies with potential to shape the future, by creating connections throughout all levels of industry - from start-ups to financial institutions, research organizations, governments, NGOs and individuals who want to make a difference.Copenhagen Fintech activities are co-financed by the European Union and Virksomhedsudvikling Denmark.

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Meet KU Quantum Hub and Copenhagen Quantum - use cases across risk, portfolio construction and
advanced modeling in  the financial industry.

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<ul><li>Get a realistic view of quantum computing in finance – where the technology stands today and what it means for risk management, portfolio construction, and advanced modeling.</li></ul><ul><li>Meet Christina Melgaard from KU Quantum Hub and Tim Bruun Madsen from UCPH and Copenhagen Quantum, sharing the latest insights on the state of quantum and emerging financial use cases.</li></ul><ul><li>Learn why quantum computing matters for the financial industry, and how institutions are already approaching early experimentation.</li></ul><ul><li>Learn from Danske Bank’s change management perspective, focusing on organisational readiness, skills, governance, and how to prepare for quantum as an emerging technology.</li></ul><ul><li>Put quantum into perspective – understand it as a stratgic component of the broader technology landscape, not a replacement for existing systems.</li></ul>

You will meet:<ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-melgaard-29609ab1/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-melgaard-29609ab1/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Christina Melgaard</a> from <a href="https://quantumhub.ku.dk/" title="https://quantumhub.ku.dk/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">KU Quantum Hub</a> - sharing insights into the current state of quantum technologies and the research landscape.</li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-stilck-fran%C3%A7a-6ba093116/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-stilck-fran%C3%A7a-6ba093116/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Daniel Stilck França</a>, Associate professor, University of Copenhagen, Dep. of Mathematical sciences on quantum information and computation research </li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danny-grydholt/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danny-grydholt/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Danny Grydholt‑Jantzen</a>, University of Copenhagen - Co‑hosting the event and connecting to University of Copenhagen's entrepreneurial and research ecosystems.</li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sine-lomholt-thomsen/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sine-lomholt-thomsen/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Sine Lomholt Thomsen</a>, Copenhagen Fintech, Nordic Fintech Center - Co‑hosting the session and connecting the discussion to the broader fintech ecosystem.</li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mmpress/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mmpress/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Morten Press</a>, Senior Entreprise Architect at <a href="https://danskebank.dk/privat" title="https://danskebank.dk/privat" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Danske Bank</a> - sharing change management insights on how the financial sector can begin exploring and integrating quantum technologies.</li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-bruun-madsen-tbm/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-bruun-madsen-tbm/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Tim Bruun Madsen</a>, Founder of <a href="https://coqu.dk/" title="https://coqu.dk/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Copenhagen Quantum</a> and PhD Candiate at UCPH - offering a practical perspective on why quantum computers matter and how the industry is beginning to explore early applications.</li></ul> Who is this event for?<ul><li>Anyone in the Copenhagen Fintech community who is curious about how quantum computing may influence the future of financial services and innovation.</li><li>Financial institutions working with risk, modelling, trading, portfolio construction, optimisation or innovation</li><li>Fintech startups and scaleups exploring advanced computation and emerging technologies</li><li>Technology leaders and professionals assessing next generation infrastructure</li><li>Researchers within quantum technologies, finance, computer science and applied mathematics</li><li>Ecosystem builders and corporate innovation teams preparing for long‑term technological shifts</li></ul>

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 Read more about <a href="https://www.copenhagenfintech.dk/memberships-partnerships" title="https://www.copenhagenfintech.dk/memberships-partnerships" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">our memberships here</a> Read more about <a href="https://nfweek.com/insight365/" title="https://nfweek.com/insight365/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Insight365 tickets here</a>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 <a href="https://www.copenhagenfintech.dk/nordic-fintech-center" title="https://www.copenhagenfintech.dk/nordic-fintech-center" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Nordic Fintech Center</a>.

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