The Next Big Leap: What Every Leader Needs to Know About Quantum

From national security and advanced manufacturing to the future of computing and investing, quantum technology is poised to reshape the competitive landscape in ways as profound as AI already has. Early use-cases are already showing powerful results, particularly for financial services.

As funding ramps up and commercialization accelerates, leaders across sectors are seeking strategies for investing wisely in quantum. Interest in new collaboration models and in staying safe is rising as quantum increasingly impacts cybersecurity. Most importantly, leaders need to understand how best to prepare their workforce and infrastructure for what’s coming.

We represent visionary experts who are putting our quantum future within reach. Whether your organization is looking to influence policy, spark innovation or gain a competitive edge, these speakers offer practical insights, tailored guidance and fresh ways to think about this rapidly evolving space. Check out our video playlist to see engaging, accessible presentations from each.

Prineha Narang: Guiding Smart Investment in the Quantum Ecosystem

A UCLA professor and 2023 U.S. Science Envoy, Prineha Narang, Ph.D., helps global leaders navigate the fast-moving world of quantum commercialization. Principal investigator at UCLA’s Narang Lab, her deep experience in both public policy and private-sector innovation empowers investors and organizations to make strategic decisions grounded in policy insight and global market dynamics.

Spiros Michalakis: A Quantum Mindset for Creative Breakthroughs

Caltech mathematical physicist Spyridon “Spiros” Michalakis, Ph.D., brings a playful, energizing approach to innovation. The co-writer and co-producer of the widely acclaimed short film “Anyone Can Quantum,” he draws from his expertise in quantum theory to help teams reimagine the problem-solving process. Using Michalakis’ quantum-inspired techniques for enhanced collaboration, creativity and mental plasticity, leaders and teams learn how to think more openly and fearlessly.

Neil Thompson: Understanding What’s Next in Tech

Director of the FutureTech research project, one of the largest labs at MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab (CSAIL), Neil Thompson, Ph.D., offers clear, actionable insights into the near-future landscape of AI and quantum computing. As a principal investigator at MIT’s Initiative on the Digital Economy, his multidisciplinary approach equips leaders with a strategic view of where tech is heading and what it will mean for workforce development, business growth and global competition.

Andrew McAfee: Making the Quantum Case to Business Leaders

Award-winning MIT principal research scientist, co-founder and co-director of the Initiative on the Digital Economy and co-founder of Workhelix, Andrew McAfee, Ph.D., makes quantum accessible and understandable for leaders across sectors. A globally renowned digital technology authority, he offers deeply researched insights that help organizations spot trends and thrive in the emerging digital era – from AI to quantum and beyond.

Quantum computing’s arrival is already reshaping strategy. Forward-thinking leaders need the right guides to avoid being left behind. Stern Strategy Group connects you with renowned thought leaders whose insights, strategies and management frameworks help organizations fuel growth and disruptive innovation to better compete in a constantly changing world. Let us arrange for these esteemed experts to advise your organization via virtual and in-person consulting sessions, workshops and keynotes.