Quantum Computing in Practice Webinar
Join Joachim Schäfer, PhD—Global Lead, Startup Ecosystem at IBM Quantum—for a compact, 60‑minute introduction to real‑world quantum computing. Whether you’re curious about the technology, its use cases, or how to apply it, you’ll learn:
Motivation for quantum computing
How does it (conceptually) work
How can one implement quantum computing?
Which (business) use cases are most relevant?
How can you further upskill yourself in this field?
A live Q&A will close out the session—don’t be shy to ask questions!
Who Should Attend:
Graduate students across Engineering, Business, and Law—looking to deepen their quantum know‑how
Aspiring quantum entrepreneurs & founders who are exploring practical quantum use cases and the implementation pathway
Legal, IP & policy experts interested to learn about the quantum technology landscape
Deep‑tech enthusiasts ready to plug into UC Berkeley’s growing quantum community under the Deep Tech Innovation Lab
Speaker:
Joachim Schäfer, PhD
Global Lead – Startup Ecosystem, IBM Quantum
Joachim is IBM Quantum's Global Lead for its Startup Ecosystem. He drives quantum adoption forward through IBM's business partners with the objective to demonstrate value with utility scale quantum computing and reach quantum advantage. Previously, he supported clients in their journey to become resistant to quantum attackers by implementing quantum-safe cryptography. He has a PhD in quantum communication and is passionate about all topics surrounding quantum technologies.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/joschaefer/