Event
Health Tuesday: Quantum computing and its potential in drug discovery and development
Event
Updated 6.10.2025
6/10
- Event
6.10.2025
Online
Time: Monday 6 October at 10:00-11:00
Location: Microsoft Teams, link will be sent to registered participants
Please note that October's Health Tuesday is held on the month's first Monday instead of Tuesday.
Further information
Sampo Sammalisto
Business Finland
+358 50 584 1100
sampo.sammalisto (at) businessfinland.fi
6.10.2025
Online
Quantum computing promises to revolutionize the pharmaceutical and biotech industries, enabling researchers to solve complex molecular problems at speeds unimaginable with classical computing. From accelerating target identification to optimizing molecular structures, quantum computing is unlocking new possibilities to reduce costs, minimize risks, and shorten development timelines.
This webinar is a must-attend event for pharmaceutical organizations, biotech companies, researchers, and innovators looking to stay ahead of the curve. Discover how quantum computing is driving innovation in personalized medicine, overcoming R&D bottlenecks, and transforming the way we understand and develop new therapies.
Agenda
10:00-10:05 Opening and introduction, Sampo Sammalisto
10:05-10:25 “A brief introduction to quantum technology and its global potential”, Dr. Tommi Tenkanen, CEO, Cygnus Quantum Oy
10:25-10:50 “Quantum computing for drug discovery & design”, Vandana Iyer, Research Director, and Heena Juneja, Industry Principal, lead, Frost & Sullivan
10:50-10:55 "PharmaQUBIT - a co-innovation project for Quantum Computing in Pharma R&D and Healthcare", Sammeli Liikkanen, Director, Digital Medicine, Orion
10:50-10:55 "PharmaQUBIT - a co-innovation project for Quantum Computing in Pharma R&D and Healthcare", Sammeli Liikkanen, Director, Digital Medicine, Orion
10:55-11:00 Closing words, Sampo Sammalisto