Quantum Computing x Finance: From Vision to Use Cases

Quantum is no longer a distant future – it is here.

With recent strategic investments from EIFO, Novo Nordisk Foundation, and Microsoft in building one of the world’s most powerful quantum computers in Denmark, quantum technology is rapidly moving from research to real-world applications.

In this exclusive Copenhagen Fintech x Microsoft Corporate Masterclass, we bring together experts from the Danish Quantum Community, Microsoft, and the financial sector to unpack what quantum computing really means for corporates and financial institutions.

You’ll gain insights into: 🧠

• What quantum computing is (and isn’t) – explained in plain business terms.
• How far the technology has come and why Denmark plays a central role.
• Microsoft's quantum initiatives
• Practical financial use cases: from cybersecurity to market data simulation.

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AGENDA:

1) Welcome and Introduction

by

Mads Kjærsgaard, Industry Lead - Financial Services & Cross Industry, Microsoft & Marie-Louise Roth, Head of Partnership & Corporate Innovation, Copenhagen Fintech

2) Quantum 101: What is Quantum Computing?

by Lauri Sainiemi, 1st Vice President, Fabrication at Microsoft Quantum

• Technology: Difference between different Quantum computing stacks (hardware, chip, platforms) and strategies persued by Microsoft + competive advantage. And the work with topological cubits in Lyngby (Majorana 1).
• Problems: What type of problems can we solve with Quantum computing and the perspective for finance

• How can the industry engange?

3) Progress - How far are we in the Development?

by Kristine Helen Falgren, Director, Danish Quantum Community

• Quantum in Finance - best cases for exploring Quantum computing in Finance

• Threats from quantum computers to security + reccommendations

4) BREAK

5) Use Case 1: Cybersecurity

6) Use Case 2: Simulation in Finance (e.g. market data, risk modeling).

by Lars Rasmussen, Qpurpose.

7) Wrap-Up & Networking

by Marie-Louise Roth, Head of Partnership & Corporate Innovation, Copenhagen Fintech

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👉 Format: In person (option to dial in from abroad - dial in details will be distributed 30 min. prior to event start).

👉 Audience: Exclusively for Copenhagen Fintech Corporate Partners.

📍The Corporate Masterclass will take place at Microsoft's headquarters, located at Kanalvej 7, 2800 Kongens Lyngby, from 13:30-15:30.

🛻 Parking availablein the basement, in areas marked with 'Microsoft' - remember to register your license plate in the reception.

👉 Questions: Should you have any quesions, please contact mlr@copenhagenfintech.dk