During this 2-day masterclass, you will hear from the Netherlands’ most prominent scientists, thought leaders and entrepreneurs who will share their knowledge of quantum technology. After the masterclass, you will be well-equipped to make strategic decisions that will help you reap the benefits of this technology and manage its risks.
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What will you learn?
After finishing the masterclass, you will be able to:
- Identify the most promising business cases of quantum technology in your sector.
- Understand the threat that quantum poses to today’s cryptography, and which steps must be taken to avert security breaches.
- Estimate timelines to indicate when quantum technology will be commercially relevant.
- Discuss concrete steps your organisation can take.
The masterclass covers the entire field, from the applications of quantum computers and the quantum internet to quantum sensors.
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For whom?
This masterclass is designed for professionals working for businesses or governments, and who need to be aware and well-informed of new innovations in IT, security and network technology. This includes:
- Managers and staff of IT/security departments
- Innovation and technology experts
- Strategy and policy makers
- Consultants
- Entrepreneurs
No prior knowledge of quantum technology is required. You also do not need any in-depth knowledge of mathematics or physics. The masterclass is particularly well-suited for those involved in organisations and departments that rely heavily on ICT processes and well-optimised business operations. Examples include logistics, security, data science, finance, consultancy, health, business analytics and fintech.
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Dates and fees
Dates: Spring edition 2023: dates TBA Time: 14.00-18.00 Fees: € 995* *(VAT free), UvA alumni will receive 10% discount
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Practical information
Location: Startup Village Amsterdam's Day and Night studios, Science Park 608, 1098 XH Amsterdam Type of course: Masterclass Language: English is the language of instruction Certification: You will receive a Certificate of Attendance from the University of Amsterdam -
Teaching staff
The lecturers teaching the course have backgrounds in academia and industry practice:
- Koen Groenland (Quantum Innovation Officer at QuSoft)
- Martijn Dekker (Chief Information Security Officer at ABN AMRO)
- Florian Schreck (professor of Experimental Quantum Physics and leader of the Strontium Quantum Gas Group)
- Benno Broer (CEO and co-founder of quantum software startup Qu&Co)
- Deborah Nas (co-founder of the Centre for Quantum & Society and professor of Strategic
Design for Technology-based Innovation at the TU Delft). - Frank Phillipson (professor of Computational Operations Research and senior
consultant at TNO) - Marten Teitsma (lecturer Applied Quantum Computing at the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences)
- Julian van Velzen (lead Quantum Lab at Capgemini).
- Harry Buhrman (professor of Algorithms, Complexity Theory and Quantum Computing at the University of Amsterdam (UvA), group leader of the Quantum Computing Group at Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica (CWI), and executive director of QuSoft).
Contact
If you have any questions about the masterclass, you can contact Iris Kroese via executive-education@uva.nl.
Iris Kroese MA
Manager Executive Education
E: executive-education@uva.nl
T: +31 6 1893 8203