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How Quantum Is Set To Revolutionise Investing
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Background:

Quantum computing has seen record levels of investment from both the public and private sectors in the last two years, with the UK government alone committing $3.5 billion since 2023. As momentum builds, quantum is moving from theory to practice and finance stands to be one of the sectors most profoundly reshaped by this technological leap.

With the potential to transform risk modelling, portfolio optimisation, fraud detection, and even the foundations of AI driven investing, quantum computing could redefine how markets operate and how capital is allocated.

Join our expert panel as they explore recent breakthroughs and examine what quantum computing means for the future of finance and investing. Topics include:

How is the UK government’s $3.5 billion investment in quantum research influencing the pace of technological progress?
Are there enough skilled workers to meet the needs of private sector companies entering the quantum space?
Could quantum computing accelerate AI’s advancement and open a pathway toward AGI and what would that mean for investing?
Is today’s AI technology ready for integration with quantum computing?
Which quantum capabilities have the most potential to drive growth in the investment industry?
Will the future of finance rely on a hybrid model of conventional and quantum computing?
What risks does quantum computing pose, and when should we begin transitioning to quantum resistant encryption?

The FS Club is delighted, in partnership with Northeastern University London, to invite you to our mixer on quantum and investing. Join us at Devon House, St Katherine’s Dock for refreshments, canapes, and as always, interesting and thought-provoking conversation.

Speakers:

Eric Van der Kleij is a visionary and pragmatic technology personality, entrepreneur and CEO of Co-founder of edenbase.com, a company focused on building the community leading the future. Eric is an expert in super growth strategies. He is also behind FrontierNetwork.com (formerly C4DR.com), an international hub focussed on Blockchain, Fintech & AI, having previously created and led the famous Fintech hub #Level39 for the Canary Wharf Group between 2013 and 2016. He is Chairman of distributed ledger company Activeledger.io and quantum-safe security business Keybox.co. He also chairs the crypto-finance-conference.com in St Moritz, Switzerland. Across his extensive experience, Eric van der Kleij has been trying to support and bring growth to all the companies and projects he has been involved with.

Simon Thompson is Head of AI, ML and Data Science at GFT in the UK and brings nearly 30 years’ experience of using machine learning to create value for customers. His team delivers a systematic and scientific approach to AI, drawing on GFT’s comprehensive and deep knowledge of financial services as an industry. Simon provides technical leadership within the projects he conducts and has led and coordinated large teams in highly stressful situations to successful outcomes. He regularly participates in mentoring for junior members of his and other teams on all aspects of AI and machine learning. He has a consultative approach to work and is continuously looking for new challenges and opportunities to grow his knowledge.

Tobias Hartung studied mathematics (physics minor) at TU Dresden graduating with a Dipl. Math. in 2013. He obtained his PhD in mathematics from King’s College London in 2015. Having held academic positions at King’s College London and the University of Bath, he joined Northeastern University London in 2022. Tobias is currently an Associate Professor in Computer Science.

Date
Wednesday, 19 November 2025

Time
17:30 - 20:30 GMT

Cost
£50 (Free for sponsors, please contact sasha_davis@zyen.com)

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