Frankfurt Quantum Finance Forum 2026
Quantum computing in financial services — applications, regulation, infrastructure readiness
Overview
Quantum computing represents a fundamental shift in computational capability that will reshape financial services within the next decade. From portfolio optimization and risk modeling to cryptography and high-frequency trading, quantum algorithms promise unprecedented speed and accuracy — while simultaneously creating regulatory and cybersecurity imperatives. The Frankfurt Quantum Finance Forum convenes stakeholders across banking, technology, regulation, and academia to explore quantum computing's financial applications, coordinate industry readiness, and establish Frankfurt as a center of excellence in quantum finance.
Location
Frankfurt School of Finance & Management
Adickesallee 32-34, 60322 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Event Details
Focus
Quantum computing in financial services — applications, regulation, infrastructure readiness
Audience
Financial services leaders, technology innovators, regulators, and academics
Event Schedule
A carefully curated program designed to maximize learning, networking, and practical insights
Welcome
Frankfurt School of Finance & Management welcomes attendees.
Opening Impulse
Digitalministerium Hessen (TBC) — strategic vision for quantum technologies in Hesse.
Panel 1: Quantum Computing in Financial Services
Where quantum algorithms can meaningfully accelerate finance — portfolio optimization, risk, derivatives, high-frequency trading.
Keynote: Regulatory & Cybersecurity Implications
A senior BIS perspective on what quantum capability means for prudential regulation and the cryptographic foundations of financial infrastructure.
Coffee Break
Panel 2: Securing Quantum-Ready Infrastructure
Post-quantum cryptography migration, hardware and supply-chain considerations, governance of quantum compute access.
Keynote: Quantum Use Cases in Finance
A practitioner view from JoS Quantum on where quantum is already producing measurable value in financial workflows.
Closing Remarks
Lunch
Expert Round Tables
Focused breakout sessions: (1) Quantum algorithms for portfolio optimization, (2) Quantum-safe cryptography migration, (3) Quantum governance & compliance, (4) Risk management & derivatives pricing.
Stakeholders & Co-Organizers Reception (invitation only)
Closed reception hosted by Frankfurt School for co-organizers, partners, and selected stakeholders.
Welcome
Frankfurt School of Finance & Management welcomes attendees.
Opening Impulse
Digitalministerium Hessen (TBC) — strategic vision for quantum technologies in Hesse.
Panel 1: Quantum Computing in Financial Services
Where quantum algorithms can meaningfully accelerate finance — portfolio optimization, risk, derivatives, high-frequency trading.
Keynote: Regulatory & Cybersecurity Implications
A senior BIS perspective on what quantum capability means for prudential regulation and the cryptographic foundations of financial infrastructure.
Coffee Break
Panel 2: Securing Quantum-Ready Infrastructure
Post-quantum cryptography migration, hardware and supply-chain considerations, governance of quantum compute access.
Keynote: Quantum Use Cases in Finance
A practitioner view from JoS Quantum on where quantum is already producing measurable value in financial workflows.
Closing Remarks
Lunch
Expert Round Tables
Focused breakout sessions: (1) Quantum algorithms for portfolio optimization, (2) Quantum-safe cryptography migration, (3) Quantum governance & compliance, (4) Risk management & derivatives pricing.
Stakeholders & Co-Organizers Reception (invitation only)
Closed reception hosted by Frankfurt School for co-organizers, partners, and selected stakeholders.
Event Speakers
Meet the experts who will be sharing their knowledge and insights at this event:
Alexander Del Toro Barba
Quantum Lead
Büsra Kösoglu-Kind
Quantum Computing Lead
IBM
Prof. Co-Pierre Georg
Professor & Moderator
Frankfurt School of Finance & Management
Dalia Kaedi
Quantum Computing — Financial Services
IBM
Justus Reich
Quantum Computing Researcher
IBM
Karmela Holtgreve
Lead — Quantum & Cyber
BIS Innovation Hub
Kevin Füchsel
Co-Founder
Quantum Optics Jena
Niklas Hegemann
Co-Founder & CEO
JoS Quantum
Thomas Kraus
Senior Advisor
Deutsche Bundesbank
Vasily Pozdyshev
Member of FSI Advisory Board
BIS
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