Quantum Agents & the Future of Business: Navigating the Next Technological Frontier

From 17:00 on Thursday 9 October 2025, we will explore how quantum computing and intelligent agents are transforming industries, enabling new business models, and reshaping competitive advantage, beyond any single vendor or platform.

From demystifying quantum computing to uncovering real-world use cases in energy, finance, healthcare, and beyond, our expert-led discussions will highlight how the convergence of quantum technologies and intelligent agents is redefining enterprise strategy. This is a must-attend session for business leaders who want to understand the opportunities, challenges, and strategic implications of this next technological revolution.

Our speaker is George Honiball, Senior Manager (Modern Work) supporting strategic Microsoft customer accounts in Europe with Viva (a new Employee Experience platform), ex-Deloitte, ex-KPMG and SACC Exco member.

The following topics will be covered:

1.  Quantum Computing Demystified
 • What makes quantum computing different: qubits, superposition, entanglement.
 • Why it matters now: recent breakthroughs in hardware, error correction, and commercial viability.
 • Examples of quantum impact in energy, finance, healthcare, and logistics.
 
2.  Intelligent Agents in the Enterprise
 • What are intelligent agents? From personal assistants to autonomous business process agents.
 • How agents are evolving: from human-led to agent-led work.
 • Use cases: contract analysis, procurement optimisation, fraud detection, and R&D acceleration.
 
3.  The Convergence: Quantum + Agents
 • How quantum computing enhances agent capabilities: deeper reasoning, faster simulations, and scalable orchestration.
 • Real-world scenarios: drug discovery, financial modelling, supply chain resilience, and climate forecasting.
 
4.  Strategic Implications for Business Leaders
 • What business leaders need to know now: readiness, talent, ethics, and governance.
 • Building a quantum-aware workforce and culture.
 • How to start: feasibility studies, partnerships, and pilot projects.

The talk will be followed by a Q&A Session, inviting discussion on industry-specific opportunities, challenges and adoption of timelines, risks, and investment strategies.

This event is free, but booking is essential. Teams links will be sent in the 24 hours prior to the event.

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