This June, at the Perspektywy Women in Tech Summit 2025, the future won't just be discussed - it will be seen, touched, and experienced. The Quantum Path program, taking place on June 4th, offers an unprecedented journey into one of the most transformative fields of our time: quantum science and technology. From theoretical foundations to hands-on applications, and from global institutions to local pioneers, Quantum Path will gather the brightest minds and most ambitious technologies in one place. And at the center of it all stands a breakthrough that redefines what’s possible - IBM Quantum System Two.
This June, at the Perspektywy Women in Tech Summit 2025, the future won't just be discussed - it will be seen, touched, and experienced. The Quantum Path program, taking place on June 4th, offers an unprecedented journey into one of the most transformative fields of our time: quantum science and technology. From theoretical foundations to hands-on applications, and from global institutions to local pioneers, Quantum Path will gather the brightest minds and most ambitious technologies in one place. And at the center of it all stands a breakthrough that redefines what’s possible - IBM Quantum System Two.
Developed by IBM as the world’s first modular, utility-scale quantum computer, System Two is a monumental leap forward in the pursuit of real-world quantum advantage. This machine is built to go beyond laboratory-scale experiments. It’s designed to solve problems that classical computers will never crack - in chemistry, optimization, finance, and climate modeling.
IBM Quantum System Two operates with a state-of-the-art cryogenic infrastructure that cools it to temperatures near absolute zero. Quantum processors are the coldest place in the known universe! Its scalable architecture can integrate multiple quantum processors into one system. This isn’t just a prototype — it’s the blueprint for the quantum future.
For the first time ever, this breakthrough technology will be presented live at a public event in Central and Eastern Europe. It’s all made possible thanks to the visionary support of Dr. Anna Topol, global quantum strategist at IBM and one of the industry’s most influential leaders.
But the Summit’s Quantum Path is about much more than technology. It is a full-spectrum experience designed to immerse participants in the intellectual, scientific, and social dimensions of quantum transformation. The day opens with a keynote by Malika Meddahi from CERN, exploring how quantum technology is accelerating our understanding of the universe itself. What follows is a series of deeply engaging talks on the global quantum ecosystem, the principles of quantum computing, and its most pressing challenges and frontiers - including quantum cryptography, which is rapidly becoming the cornerstone of cybersecurity in the quantum era.
Participants will also be introduced to the real people driving this revolution - from researchers at IBM and CERN to startup founders and educators from around the world. Special sessions will focus on career development in quantum industries, featuring speakers from organizations such as Colorful Matter, EnLuz, Quantum Insider, and SeQure. Later in the day, the spotlight will shift to Poland’s own quantum landscape, with a powerful session called “Polish Quantum Frontiers” gathering representatives from the University of Gdańsk, the Poznań Supercomputing and Networking Centre, Creotech Instruments, and the Ministry of Digital Affairs. These scientists and leaders are proving that the future of quantum innovation isn’t confined to global tech capitals — it’s also taking shape here, in Central Europe.
The program culminates in one of the most important and timely conversations of the entire Summit: a high-level panel discussion titled “Applications of Quantum Technologies - Bridging Science, Policy, and Business”. This session addresses a critical moment in quantum development: the transition from theoretical research to real-world application. As quantum technologies begin to move out of the lab and into public and commercial use, collaboration between scientists, policymakers, and industry becomes essential. Without this alignment, even the most promising breakthroughs may stall in isolated silos.
Moderated by Cierra Choucair, quantum journalist and analyst, the panel brings together four extraordinary women who stand at the intersection of this transformation. Dr. Kathrin Spendier, representing the XPRIZE Foundation, will speak about efforts to accelerate practical solutions through global competitions focused on impact. Dr. Bianka Siwińska, CEO of the Perspektywy Education Foundation and longtime advocate for systemic inclusion, will explore the societal and educational frameworks necessary to support quantum innovation on a human scale. Dr. Anna Topol, from IBM, will provide a deep dive into the industrial dimension - what it takes to build, deploy, and scale quantum systems in real commercial and research environments. Rounding out the panel is Dr. Sofia Vallecorsa, a senior researcher at CERN, who will discuss the synergies between high-energy physics and quantum computing, including CERN’s efforts to harness quantum algorithms to process some of the largest datasets in human history.
Together, these voices will ask hard questions: Where are the most promising applications? How do we build resilient, ethical, and inclusive quantum ecosystems? What role should governments and global institutions play in shaping access to quantum power? And what kind of talent pipelines are needed to prepare the next generation of quantum professionals - not just physicists and coders, but educators, designers, ethicists, and policy-makers?
Beyond talks and panels, the Science Hall will host interactive booths and demos from IBM, PCSS, Sonovero, and SeQure, allowing participants to witness quantum systems in action and talk directly to the engineers and researchers behind them. There will also be a quantum programming workshop open to all interested in learning the basics of quantum code!
Finally, the day will close with the Quantum Networking Meeting, a gathering designed to spark new connections and collaborations. Speakers, guests, students, scientists, and educators will meet in one shared space — a rare opportunity to step outside institutional roles and meet others equally passionate about shaping the quantum era.
The year 2025 marks the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology - and the Perspektywy Women in Tech Summit is proud to be a part of it. The Quantum Path is not just a program. It’s an invitation to step into the unknown, ask big questions, and see with your own eyes the birth of a new technological epoch. Whether you come from science, policy, education, or business - or simply from curiosity - this is your moment!
Join us in Warsaw. The future is quantum - and it starts now!