Will Quantum Computing change Agrifood Systems?
Why should you care? Quantum Computing is the latest item on the list of emerging technologies that are put forward by OIN and that promises to exponentially increase the speed of future mobile phones, computers, data transmissions, and cloud infrastructure. While QC is not yet mainstream, experts predict it will become more practical from five years onwards. We invite you to spend just one hour with us to explore how QC will impact agrifood systems. Your feedback after the session will help us shape the future!
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7/1/20241 min read
Will Quantum Computing change Agrifood Systems?
Quantum Computing (QC) is the latest emerging technology identified by OIN, promising to exponentially boost the speed of future mobile phones, computers, data transmissions, and cloud infrastructure. While QC isn't mainstream yet, experts predict its practicality within five years.
Hosted by the FAO Office of Innovation, these recurring talks ignite agrifood systems (AFS) stakeholders with cutting-edge innovations. While some sessions are exclusive to FAO staff, most are open to the public.
Quantum Computing (QC) is the latest emerging technology highlighted by OIN. Although QC needs time to mature, OIN is launching an event to educate AFS stakeholders about this future gamechanger. QC will stay on OIN's list until it becomes mainstream.
Join us for a one-hour session to explore how QC will revolutionize agrifood systems.
Register for the webinar: https://fao.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_db_tVKjkQ6-LYOry4ZiA3g
3 July 2024
15:00 - 16:00 CET
Opening remarks
Vincent Martin, Director, Office of Innovation, FAO
"Introduce the Office of Innovation and set the context for the discussion"
Marieke Hood, Executive Director Impact Translator, GESDA
"Highlight GESDA’s role and perspective on QC"
Introduction to Quantum Computing
Vincenzo Savona, Director, Center for Quantum Science and Engineering, EPFL
"Explain the basics of QC and its significance"
Case studies
Rutendo Mukaratirwa, Agroecological zoning programming specialist, FAO Land & Water Division
"Demonstrate specific QC applications in policy making"
Catherine Lefebvre, Senior Advisor Open Quantum Institute, GESDA
"Discuss broader QC applications in agrifood systems"
Q&A Session – moderated by Erik van Ingen, Digital Agriculture and Innovation Specialist, FAO
Final remarks
Henry van Burgsteden – Senior Coordinator, FAO
