Frankfurt Quantum Finance Forum 2026

Join us in Frankfurt for cutting-edge talks and networking on quantum tech revolutionizing finance!
About this Event

Welcome to the Frankfurt Quantum Finance Forum!

Quantum computing represents a fundamental shift in computational capability that will reshape financial services within the next decade. From portfolio optimization and risk modeling to cryptography and high-frequency trading, quantum algorithms promise unprecedented speed and accuracy—while simultaneously creating regulatory and cybersecurity imperatives. The Frankfurt financial community, as Europe’s leading capital markets hub, must engage proactively with this transformation.

The Frankfurt Quantum Finance Forum convenes stakeholders across banking, technology, regulation, and academia to explore quantum computing’s financial applications, coordinate industry readiness, and establish Frankfurt as a centre of excellence in quantum finance. This event creates a critical platform for knowledge exchange, partnership building, and shaping the strategic direction of quantum adoption in financial services.

Organizers:

• Frankfurt School's Centre for Digital Economics
• IBM
• Deutsche Bundesbank

Participation is subject to capacity!

Agenda and speakers are subject to change.

Agenda

🕑: 01:30 PM - 01:35 PM
Welcome
Host: Prof. Dr. Co-Pierre Georg (Frankfurt School)
🕑: 01:35 PM - 02:15 PM
Panel Discussion: Quantum Computing in Financial Services
Host: Büsra Kösoglu-Kind (IBM)
🕑: 02:15 PM - 02:35 PM
Keynote: Regulatory & Cybersecurity Implications
Host: Henning Lesch (DE-CIX)
🕑: 02:35 PM - 03:15 PM
Panel Discussion: Securing Quantum-Ready Infrastructure
Host: Dr. Martin Pospiech (Helaba)
🕑: 03:15 PM - 03:45 PM
Coffee Break
🕑: 03:45 PM - 04:15 PM
Keynote: Quantum Computing Opportunities
Host: Niklas Hegemann (JoS Quantum)
🕑: 04:15 PM - 04:45 PM
Closing Keynote
Host: Prof. Dr. Kristina Sinemus (Digitalministerium Hessen)
🕑: 04:45 PM - 05:00 PM
Closing Remarks
Host: Thomas Kraus (Deutsche Bundesbank)
🕑: 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Networking Reception (Attendees and Active Participants Only)