Quantum technologies for Plant engineering - PEW25 keynote

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Discover how quantum technologies are set to transform plant engineering, industry, and manufacturing. In this talk, Ulises Arranz explains:

🧠 Why Quantum?
• The growing demand for computing power.
• Quantum vs Classical – the coming revolution.
• The geopolitical race for quantum supremacy.

🔐 Quantum Threats & Solutions
• Quantum computing threatens current cryptography.
• The global push for Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC).
• NIST-selected algorithms and crypto agility.

📡 Quantum Communication & Sensing
• Technologies like QKD and the future Quantum Internet.
• Use cases in industrial plants: trace gas detection, precision measurement of temperature and magnetic fields.

💻 Quantum Computing Today
• Real breakthroughs: IBM (1121 qubits), ATOM (1180 qubits).
• Limitations: error correction, scalability, interfaces, and cost.

🚗 Use Cases in Industry
• BMW: Quantum simulations reduce prototypes and emissions.
• REPSOL: Asset optimization with quantum algorithms.
• Bosch: Digital twins enhanced by quantum optimization.

📈 Roadmap for Companies
• Start learning, form interdisciplinary teams, test use cases, and scale successful pilots.

⚠️ Final Message

The quantum revolution is coming…
The question is: What are YOU going to do?