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Session 6C: From AI to quantum: how quantum technology is set to revolutionise medtech

Tracks
Track 3
Thursday, May 21, 2026
1:40 PM - 2:25 PM

Overview

Sponsored by: QUANTUM AUSTRALIA


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Quantum science is no longer a distant promise—it is here now, delivering real capabilities that are beginning to reshape healthcare and medical technology. By harnessing quantum effects such as superposition, entanglement, and ultra-precise sensing, quantum technologies are enabling breakthroughs that go beyond the limits of classical systems, from earlier disease detection and advanced imaging to next-generation sensors and therapeutic platforms. This panel discussion brings together leaders from academia, industry, and healthcare to examine how quantum technologies are already entering MedTech development pipelines and clinical translation pathways. Panellists will share practical insights into current applications, investment and partnership opportunities, and the challenges of scaling quantum-enabled solutions in regulated healthcare environments. This session is essential for organisations seeking to understand what quantum means for them now—and how early engagement can create competitive advantage as quantum-enabled MedTech rapidly moves from research into real-world impact. Session sponsor:


Speaker

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John Barrington
Director
Quantum Australia

Chair

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Dr. Jeremy Bourhill
Lecturer
The University of Western Australia

Panellist

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Christos Papadimitriou
CEO & Managing Director
Tessara Therapeutics

Panellist

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Prof. Jingbo Wang
WA Node Lead for Quantum Australia and Founder and Director of the Research Centre for Quantum Information, Simulation and Algorithms
University of Western Australia

Panellist

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