Prof. André Xuereb
CEO & Founder, Merqury Cybersecrity
Full Professor in Quantum Physics
Cybersecurity Track
Session Outline:
Our Quantum Future
Quantum technologies promise capabilities that almost seem like superpowers, such as the ability to exist in two places at the same time and the development of ultrafast computers.
In this talk, André will outline how quantum computers work, the new opportunities they create, and why they also pose a threat to secure communications. André will then explore quantum networks, which exploit these same quirks of nature to enable the creation of hack-proof communication systems. The talk will conclude with a number of case studies from Malta, demonstrating how quantum technologies are increasingly being adopted by Maltese businesses.
About André
André Xuereb is a full professor of quantum physics at the University of Malta, where he established the quantum research group, and Founder & CEO of Merqury Cybersecurity. He read for an undergraduate degree in Mathematics and Physics at the University of Malta, a PhD in Theoretical Physics at the University of Southampton in the UK, and a Master’s degree in Entrepreneurship at the University of Malta; he is currently reading for a Master’s degree in Diplomacy.
Since 2021, André is Malta’s Ambassador for Digital Affairs. In addition to this, he is also Chief Scientific Officer of an artificial intelligence start-up, married to a lawyer, and the proud father of three wonderful children.
