
MIT, national research institutes, and quantum companies discuss strategies for applying quantum algorithms in industrial settings
On December 18, the Sejong RISE Project Group of Korea University Sejong Campus held the’Sejong Quantum Industry Innovation Strategy Forum’ at the co-working space of Science and Technology Building 1.
Under the theme of ‘Strategies and activation measures for applying quantum algorithms in industrial settings,’ the forum brought together domestic and international experts in the quantum field, as well as representatives from companies and public institutions, to discuss industrial application cases of quantum technologies and cooperation tasks.
The forum was hosted by the Korea University Sejong RISE Center and sponsored by the Korea Quantum Industry Association.
The keynote lecture was delivered by Professor Choi Soonwon of the Department of Quantum Information Science at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
Professor Choi, a recipient of the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER Award and MIT Technology Review’s ‘Innovators Under 35,’ introduced recent trends in quantum algorithms and quantum hardware technologies and presented their potential applications across various industrial fields such as energy, security, and materials.
In the subsequent session on ‘Use Cases of Quantum Technology in Industry,’ speakers included Lee Woodo, CEO of Xdots Co., Ltd.; Lee Jinho, CQO of Block-S Co., Ltd.; and Mike Pitch, Vice President of Rigetti Computing. The speakers presented on next-generation power industries based on NV sensors and machine learning, integrated computing software platforms, and overseas quantum cloud infrastructure utilization cases.
The panel discussion was moderated by Yoo Daehyeok, Head of the Next-Generation Quantum Research Hub Project Group at the Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science (KRISS). Panelists included Ryu Junghee, Director of the Quantum Information Application Research Center at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information (KISTI); Professor Choi Soonwon; Professor Lee Hyunyong of the Division of Semiconductor Physics at Korea University; and Jung Hyuncheol, CEO of Norma Inc. The panel examined demand trends and regulatory and standardization issues across fields such as quantum sensors, communications, security, and computing, and discussed ways to build testbeds, promote joint research, and develop human resource training programs linked to the Sejong RISE Project.
Choi Duho, Director of the Sejong Research and Business Cooperation Foundation at Korea University, stated, “This forum is meaningful in that the industry-led university under the Sejong RISE Project, world-class researchers, domestic quantum companies, and public research institutions gathered in one place to discuss practical challenges of the quantum industry. We will strengthen support so that companies in the Sejong region can proactively respond to overseas type approval and technical regulations and connect quantum technologies to real business opportunities.”
Relatedly, the Sejong RISE Project Group plans to sequentially proceed follow-up initiatives, including customized technology commercialization consulting for companies applying quantum technologies, introductory briefings on quantum technology, and the establishment of a Sejong quantum industry cluster, using this forum as a starting point.