Samantha
Harwood
Product Strategy Consultant at Harwoods Consultancy
"Quantum Computing as a Product: What we learned from the AI Gold Rush"
"Quantum Computing as a Product: What we learned from the AI Gold Rush"
Wed May 13 - 7:50 AM EDT/New York (See in local time)
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"Quantum Computing as a Product: What we learned from the AI Gold Rush"
"Quantum Computing as a Product: What we learned from the AI Gold Rush"
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Session: Quantum Computing as a Product: What we learned from the AI Gold Rush
When AI entered the enterprise, leaders were told to “just do AI.” The result was confusion, misplaced use cases, expensive vanity products, and teams forced to adopt technology they didn’t yet understand. Quantum computing risks heading down the same path.This talk challenges the idea that quantum computing products are about speed, replacement, or instant competitive advantage. Instead, it positions quantum as a service (QaaS) a powerful but selective capability that helps organisations cope with complexity, explore massive decision spaces, and keep pace in an accelerating market.
Through real-world examples from insurance, logistics, fraud, and optimisation, this session explains where quantum will realistically add value, where it doesn’t, and why legacy systems and human judgement will remain central. Most importantly, it argues that the organisations that win will not be the first to buy quantum technology, but the first to train their people to ask the right questions.
Designed for senior leaders and product-focused technologists, this talk offers a practical, grounded perspective on how to prepare for quantum computing without hype, fear, or wasted investment.
Key Takeaways
- What quantum computing is actually good for. Understanding the specific problem types where quantum adds value and where it does not.
- Why quantum arrives as a service. How quantum fits alongside existing systems rather than replacing core platforms or customer journeys.
- What AI adoption teaches us about quantum. Learning how to avoid hype-driven use cases and wasted investment.
- Who should engage with quantum now. Identifying the roles that benefit most from early quantum literacy.
Bio
Cross-functional collaborator skilled at building alignment and understanding between business and tech with 20 year’s experience. Combines strategic empathy, diplomacy, and visual storytelling to help leaders deliver value.https://www.harwoods.london/samantha
