SESSION DETAILS

BCCJ members and guests will have the opportunity to dive into the groundbreaking technology that is quantum computing with experts from Oxford Instruments and Oxford Quantum Circuits Japan, Tony Ford and Dr. Todd Tilma, who will break down the basics and guide them through the latest developments in this cutting-edge technology. As quantum computing begins to influence key industries in Japan, understanding its potential is crucial for staying ahead in a competitive landscape.

The session will cover Japan’s quantum computing landscape, fundamental concepts, potential applications, and the initiatives being undertaken by both the government and private sectors in this field. BCCJ members and guests will connect with leading voices in this emerging sector, gain a clear understanding of quantum computing’s role in shaping Japan’s technological future, and will explore how these advancements might impact their industry and business going forward.

PANELLISTS

Todd Tilma, Senior Quantum Engineer, OQC Japan

Todd, a former associate professor of physics at the Tokyo Institute of Technology, earned his doctorate in mathematical physics from the University of Texas in Austin focusing on group theory and its applications to fundamental questions in quantum mechanics. He has lived in Japan off and on since 1995.

Tony Ford, Fellow, Oxford Instruments Japan

Tony graduated in Mathematics and has worked for Oxford Instruments for most of his career. He organises the Millennium Science Forum which awards the “Sir Martin Wood Prize” to rising stars in the Japanese science community. Winners of the prize give lectures to their counterparts in UK research groups which enhances scientific collaborations between Japan and the UK.