convergence quantum | March 11, 2025
The Engine | cambridge, MA
Join us in Kendall Square for a one day program with a select group of industry leaders in drug discovery to learn about the growing impact of quantum applications on early stage drug discovery, from the current quantum tools that are impacting small molecule discovery to the impact of AI and quantum computing to defining the industry standards that will accelerate drug discovery. You will walk away with an understanding of how quantum computing is already impacting drug discovery and what tools will be helpful in accelerating your own discovery plans.
Limited space is available to participate in this program and is subject to approval by the program organizers. Request an invitation to attend.
The Engine Accelerator
750 Main St | Cambridge, MA 02139
Working Agenda*
8:30 - 4:30 Registration and Information Desk Open
8:45 - 9:00 Welcome and Introductions
9:00 - 10:00 Quantum Computing Applications in the Life Sciences Today
Hal Stern, CTO, Refolding Company; Former VP & CIO, R&D, Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine
Larissa Bifano, Partner, DLA Piper (moderator)
10:00 - 10:30 Networking Break
10:30 - 11:30 How (and When) Quantum Computing Will Change the Life Sciences Landscape in Massachusetts
Namshik Han, Principal Investigator, University of Cambridge; Co-founder and CTO, CardiaTec Biosciences; Co-founder, KURE.ai
Gopal Karemore, Global Quantum Lead in Healthcare and Life Sciences, IBM
Woody Sherman, CIO, Psivant Therapeutics
11:30 - 12:00 Networking Break
12:00 - 1:00 Realizing the Investment Potential in Quantum Computing for the Life Sciences
Christophe Jurczak, Managing Partner, Quantonation
Varun Ramdevan, Global Technology and Digital Health Early Innovation, Johnson & Johnson Innovation
Steve Dickman, Founder and CEO, CBT Advisors (moderator)
1:00 - 2:00 Lunch
2:00 - 3:00 Use Case: Molecular Simulations
Andrea de Souza, Chief Corporate Development Officer, Qubit Pharmaceuticals
Michelle Lampa, US Government Sales Executive, Pasqal
3:00 - 3:30 Networking Break
3:30 - 4:15 What’s Next: Massachusetts’ Leadership of Drug Discovery in Quantum Computing
Yvonne Hao, Secretary of Economic Development, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Scott Kirsner, Columnist, Boston Globe (moderator)
4:15 - 4:30 Closing Remarks
*Agenda is Subject To Change
Limited space is available to participate in this program and is subject to approval by the program organizers. Request an invitation to attend.