In conversation with Ilyas Khan, KSG

Join our event with the Founder of Cambridge Quantum and the Founding CEO of Quantinuum

Join us for an in conversation with Ilyas Khan, KSG, the visionary founder of Cambridge Quantum and founding CEO of Quantinuum, one of the UK’s most groundbreaking deep science startups.

Ilyas will explore generative AI, ethical considerations, global AI trends, and Europe’s regulatory approach compared to the US. He will also share entrepreneurial insights from his successful journey and explore the future of AI’s power and wealth creation. Perfect for tech enthusiasts and entrepreneurs alike.

The event offers a rare opportunity to hear first-hand insights from one of the leading figures in quantum computing and researcher in explainable AI as well as the impact of quantum circuits on human language.

Whether you’re passionate about science, technology, or simply curious about the future of quantum computing, please register yourself and one guest to participate for an inspiring and thought-provoking conversation.  

Continue the conversation with fellow attendees afterwards over networking drinks.

Agenda

About the speaker

Ilyas Khan founded Cambridge Quantum in 2014 and was the founding CEO of Quantinuum, the company created as a result of the merger of Honeywell Quantum Solutions and Cambridge Quantum. As well as being Vice-Chairman of the board of directors, he is also the Chief Product Officer of Quantinuum and part of the executive leadership team of the company. Quantinuum is one of the UK’s most successful deep science startups.

He was appointed Leader in Residence at Cambridge Judge Business School, University of Cambridge where he was instrumental in establishing the highly regarded Accelerate Cambridge programmme of investment in early-stage Cambridge-based deep-science technology sector companies. More recently Ilyas was appointed as an Honorary Ambassador to Cambridge Judge Business School. 

Ilyas was the inaugural Chairman of The Stephen Hawking Foundation, holding the post until 2019. He is also the founding Chairman (non-executive) of the Topos Institute. He is also a fellow of St Edmund’s College, Cambridge. Ilyas is recognised as one of the founders and leading voices in the quantum computing industry globally and is an active researcher in explainable Ai as well as the impact of quantum circuits on human language.

Register

Members of the Cambridge Judge Business School and the wider University community (students, staff and faculty, alumni). You are also welcome to register one guest.

The closing date for bookings is Wednesday 27 November or until all places are taken, whichever is sooner.

Contact the Events Team (Alumni & External Engagement Team) with any questions at events@jbs.cam.ac.uk.