The Centre for Sectoral Economic PerformanceÌýis pleased to invite you to its inaugural seminar withÌýDr Juan Bernabé-MorenoÌý(IBM Research Europe), who will give a talk titledÌýThe role of Algorithms and Applications in the convergence of Quantum, AI and HPC.
The event will be followed by a networking lunch. This is in-person only event.
About the TalkÌý
The convergence of Quantum Computing, Artificial Intelligence, and High-Performance Computing represents one of the most significant architectural shifts in modern computing. As quantum processors move from experimental curiosity to commercial-grade processors, algorithms and applications are emerging as the critical bridge connecting these three domains. This seminar explores how hybrid algorithmic frameworks are enabling new classes of problems to be solved across this integrated compute stack. Drawing on industry developments such as IBM’s Quantum-Centric Supercomputing architecture, we examine how the CPU-GPU-QPU paradigm is reshaping workflows in simulation, materials science, and machine learning. The seminar highlights that realizing the full promise of this convergence depends not on hardware alone, but on co-designing algorithms and applications that can scale across classical and quantum resources in tandem.
Speaker’s Bio
Dr Juan Bernabé-Moreno is one of few technology leaders to have operated on both sides of the technology equation: 10+ years applying data and AI to transform major European corporations as Chief Data and AI Officer — at E.ON and Telefónica — and 4+ years creating the foundational technology that will transform industries next, as Director of IBM Research Europe (Ireland & UK), partnering with NASA and ESA.
As IBM Research Lab Director, he leads teams across three labs in Dublin, Daresbury, and Hursley, advancing AI and quantum computing while engaging directly with UK and Irish governments on national technology strategies. He is also responsible for driving IBM’s Algorithms and Applications Research mission with NASA and the European Space Agency, leading researchers across seven global labs to explore how the convergence of AI and quantum computing can transform science and engineering. This partnership has delivered award-winning foundation models for science with over one million downloads, the first AI models deployed in space, and a NASA Agency Group Achievement Award.
Dr Bernabé-Moreno holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Granada, has over 50 publications, and lectures on quantum applications and intelligent systems at Ludwig Maximilian University in Munich. He is a regular voice in international media — including Malcolm Gladwell’s Smart Talks and The Times Tech Podcast — and a frequent speaker at major events such as IBM Think, Web Summit, and Wired.