Francesco Camilli
Francesco Camilli is a mathematical physicist and a tenured researcher at the University of Bologna. He holds a joint PhD in Mathematics and Physics from the University of Bologna and the École Normale Supérieure in Paris. He was a UNESCO postdoctoral fellow at the International Centre for Theoretical Physics. He is the author of scientific […]
Gioacchino Massimo Palma
President of SISTEQ – Italian Society for Quantum Sciences and Technologies. Director of the Department of Physics and Chemistry, University of Palermo. Member of the Interministerial Working Group for the Development of the National Quantum Strategy. Member of the Quantum Technologies Coordination Group – EU (June 2024–February 2026) Affiliations: University of Palermo (1996–present) University of […]
Lucas Lassablière
Lucas Lassablière holds a PhD in ultracold molecular physics, where his research focused on the control of ultracold dipolar molecule collisions. He joined Pasqal in 2022 and now leads two teams within the Hardware department working respectively on the implementation of high-fidelity atomic operations and on the design of quantum error correction protocols. His expertise […]
Loïc Hecht
Loïc Hecht is a French journalist and author exploring the frontiers of technology, science and consciousness. After years covering Silicon Valley for media such as GQ, Vanity Fair and Slate, he has spent the past decade investigating the most disruptive ideas shaping our understanding of reality, from artificial intelligence to quantum physics – an inquiry […]
Alberto Debernardi
Alberto Debernardi is a Senior Research Scientist at the CNR – Institute for Microelectronics and Microsystems (IMM). His research focuses on computational condensed matter physics and the first‑principles design of advanced materials for micro‑ and nano‑electronics. His work spans hyper‑doped semiconductors, functional oxides and low‑dimensional systems, with a strong emphasis on linking microscopic mechanisms to […]
Francesco Saverio Cataliotti
Francesco Saverio Cataliotti is Full Professor of Structure of Matter at the University of Florence, with research interests in atomic physics and quantum optics. He is a member of the Research Council of EURAMET and represents the Italian Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy on the INFN Governing Board. Former Director of the CNR […]
Daniele Meini
Daniele is a Digital Innovation Partner at PwC Italy, responsible for developing proprietary assets in the field of artificial intelligence, as well as for activities and relationships with the innovation ecosystem and startups in Italy and internationally.
Carlo Vermiglio
Carlo Vermiglio is a Full Professor of Business Economics and Vice Rector for Financial Statements and Integrated Reporting at the University of Messina. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Bocconi University and his Ph.D. from Roma Tre University. He has completed training and visiting research programs at universities abroad and teaches in Ph.D. and executive […]
Alessandra Lanzara
Alessandra Lanzara is the Endowed Chair of Physics at UC Berkeley and founding director of the Center for Sustainable Materials and Innovation. She leads Berkeley Discovery and serves as Associate Director for Industry Engagement for the Baker Institute for Digital Materials for the Planet. A leading scholar in quantum materials and technologies, she directs an […]
Jürg Fröhlich
He received a classical and scientific education, continuing his studies in physics at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETH), where he earned his doctorate with honors in 1972. He has conducted research and taught at prestigious international institutions, including the University of Geneva, Harvard, and Princeton. He is a professor at ETH […]
Alessia Panella
Supreme Court Advocate, specialised in International Contracts, IP, AI law, quantum and ESG. Professor of Digital Art Management at IULM Rome, Professor of Art and Intellectual Property at IED Venice. Professor at Cattolica University in 2024. Board Member of Italawyers International. Collaborated with the Italian Cultural Institute in New York from 2022 to 2024, and […]
Joanna Drake
Since 2021, Joanna has been the Deputy Director-General of the European Commission’s Directorate-General (DG) for Research and Innovation (DG RTD). In this role, she provides overall assistance to the Director-General in the management of the DG, contributing to the definition, coordination and implementation of strategy and policy orientation. She currently focuses mainly on the areas […]