Invited Speakers

Hey everyone, join us at PLANCKS 2025! Distinguished physicists from around the world will share their innovative research on modern physics. It’s a great chance to explore fresh ideas in a relaxed, engaging setting.

Anne L'Huillier

Anne L'Huillier

Lund University

Nobel Laureate physicist

Talk:
When: Friday May 2nd, 17:30

Anne L’Huillier is a Nobel Prize–winning physicist and pioneer in attosecond science. Professor at Lund University, she has revolutionized the study of ultrafast electron dynamics with her groundbreaking work on generating attosecond pulses of light.

Alicia
Sintes

Alicia Sintes

University of the Balearic Islands

Professor and researcher

Talk:
When: Saturday May 3th, 16:00

Full professor at the University of the Balearic Islands and a pioneer in gravitational wave astronomy. A key member of the LIGO Scientific Collaboration since 2002, she has contributed to the detection of gravitational waves from black holes and neutron stars, shaping the future of astrophysics.

Bárbara Buades

Bárbara Buades

ICFO & Meetoptics

Physicist and entrepreneur

Talk:
When: Sunday May 4th, 12:00

Physicist, entrepreneur, and expert in photonics. After earning her Ph.D. at ICFO, she co-founded Meetoptics, an AI-driven platform revolutionizing optical component sourcing. A leader in innovation, she has been recognized for her contributions to science and technology.

Alexandre Dauphin

Alexandre Dauphin

Pasqal

Vice President of Quantum Simulation

Talk: Panel Discussion
When: Sunday May 4th, 17:00

Alexandre Dauphin is the Vice President of Quantum Simulation at Pasqal. With over a decade of experience in quantum physics, HPC, and machine learning, he leads a team developing cutting-edge quantum solutions, bridging theory and industry to tackle real-world challenges through innovative, data-driven approaches.

Anna Kubasiak

Anna Kubasiak

Microsoft

AI Global Black Belt

Talk: Panel Discussion
When: Sunday May 4th, 17:00

Anna Kubasiak is an AI Global Black Belt Specialist at Microsoft, where she helps organizations integrate advanced AI techniques into real-world solutions. With a PhD in quantum physics and a strong foundation in deep tech, Anna brings a unique perspective to bridging culling-edge research and impactful AI innovation across industries.

Raul Conchello

Raul Conchello

QC Design

Quantum Software Developer

Talk: Panel Discussion
When: Sunday May 4th, 17:00

Raúl Conchello Vendrell is a quantum software engineer at QC Design, where he develops fault-tolerant quantum-computing architectures and open-source toolkits such as OpenQAOA. After completing an MSc in Quantum Engineering at ETH Zürich, he worked in the Quantum Device Lab and co-authored a Science Advances study that used hybrid quantum–classical algorithms to design peptides capable of trapping microplastics, linking quantum technology to real-world sustainability challenges.​

Artur García

Artur García

Barcelona Supercomputing Center

Group Manager in Quantum Computing

Talk: Panel Discussion
When: Sunday May 4th, 17:00

Artur García Sáez leads the Quantum Computing Group at the Barcelona Supercomputing Center (BSC). He earned his PhD in Quantum Information from the Institute of Photonic Sciences (ICFO) and specializes in quantum algorithms, tensor-network methods, and large-scale simulation of quantum circuits on supercomputers like MareNostrum 5. In his session, Artur will show how cutting-edge simulation frameworks accelerate quantum innovation—bridging theory and industry to tackle complex challenges across fields from nuclear physics to computer vision.

Organizers

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