Beyond Silicon 2026: The Future of Computing

Zusammenfassung

As traditional, silicon-based data processing is increasingly reaching its physical and economic limits, new computing paradigms are emerging that could fundamentally change computing in the coming decades. Beyond Silicon 2026 offers a future-oriented, interdisciplinary perspective on

• quantum computing
• Neuromorphic computing
• photonic computing and
• Biological computing approaches

In specialist presentations and interactive panel discussions, experts will shed light on where these technologies are heading, what breakthroughs are still needed and how organizations can prepare for the future computing landscape today. The aim of the conference is to stimulate innovation, promote strategic foresight and establish a new forum for shaping computing beyond silicon.

The event will be held in English.

Agenda

08:00 - 09:00  
Registration & Networking Breakfast

09:00 - 09:20 
Welcome & Opening Statements by:

• Bayern Innovativ GmbH
  Dr. Rainer Seßner, Managing Director | CEO, Bayern Innovativ GmbH, Nuremberg
• Fraunhofer IIS
  Prof. Dr. Giovanni Del Galdo, Professor, Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS
• Video message from the Bavarian State Ministry of Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy
   Tobias Gotthardt, State secretary, Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy

09:20 - 09:40
Quantum Computing for Industrial Needs
Dr. Markus Bendele, IQM Quantum Computers

09:40 - 10:00
Quantum Computing in Practice: How Eclipse Qrisp Makes Real-World Use Cases Accessible 
Sebastian Bock, Senior Scientist, Fraunhofer-Institut für Offene Kommunikationssysteme FOKU

10:00 - 10:20
The Optical Quantum Computing – Beyond Superconducting
Dr. Jean Senellart Chief Product Manager, Quandela

10:20 - 10:25
From Problem to Partnership: Industry Challenge Session - Quantum Computing

10:25 - 11:00
Networking Break

Photonic Computing: Computing with Light

11:00 - 11:20
Quantum and Beyond - Dual Use of Photonic Competences 
Prof. Dr. Andreas Stute, Professor, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Precision Engineering, and Information Technology, Technische Hochschule Nürnberg Georg Simon Ohm

11:20 - 11:40
The Future of Computing Runs on Light
Utz Bacher, VP Software, Q.ANT GmbH

11:40 - 12:00
The Optical Art of Calculating - Beyond AI
Dr. Michael Kissner, CEO, Akhetonics GmbH

12:00 - 12:20
Optical Networks – Security for Businesses and Critical Infrastructures
Vittorio Iozzolino, Head of TechSales Optical Networks Enterprise Europe, Nokia

12:20 - 12:25
From Problem to Partnership: Industry Challenge Session - Optical and Photonic Computing

12:25 - 12:40
Start-Up Spotlight
Moderation: Michael Machold, Director, TUM Venture Labs

Pitches from Innovative Young Companies

• Quint
• Linque
• Simbricks

12:40 - 14:00
Lunch Break & Networking

Neuromorphic Computing: Brain-Inspired Architectures

14:00 - 14:20
Introduction to Neuromorphic Computing 
Prof. Dr. Cristian Axenie, Group Leader, Computer Science Dept. & AI Center, Technische Hochschule Nürnberg Georg Simon Ohm
Michael Rothe, Group Leader Embedded AI, Fraunhofer-Institut für Integrierte Schaltungen IIS

14:20 - 14:40
Neuromorphic Computing – Potential for Product and Process Innovation
Dr. Natalie Rotermund, Artificial Intelligence Center Hamburg (ARIC) e.V.

14:40 - 15:00
Industrial Applications of Neuromorphic Computing
Dr. Axel von Arnim, Head of Neuromorphic Computing, fortiss GmbH

15:00 - 15:20
AI Accelerators with Analog BFO Memristor Xbars for Edge Sensonrics and Edge Computing
Prof. Dr. Heidemarie Krüger, Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena, Physikalisch-Astronomische Fakultät, Lehrstuhl für Festkörperphysik mit Schwerpunkt Quantendetektion

15:20 - 15:25
From Problem to Partnership: Industry Challenge Session - Neuromorphic Computing

15:25 - 16:00
Coffee Break & Networking

Reimagining Computation: Biology as Hardware

16:00 - 16:20
Computing with Life: An Introduction to Biological Computing
Prof. Dr. Friedrich C. Simmel, Technische Universität München

16:20 - 16:40
Neurons on Chip: Real Biological Intelligence rather than AI
Dr. Johannes Oberreuther, Machine Learning Reply GmbH

16:40 - 16:55
Start-Up Spotlight
Moderation: Michael Machold, Director, TUM Venture Labs

Pitches from Innovative Young Companies

• Innatera
• SweepMe!
• Neurorium

16:55 - 17:00
Summary & Conclusion

from 17:00 onwards 
Networking Get-Together

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