Building the World’s First Universal Photonic Quantum Computer | Dr.-Ing. Stefan Hengesbach, CEO, QuiX Quantum

Get an insider’s perspective on the race to build the world’s first universal photonic quantum computer with Dr.-Ing. Stefan Hengesbach, CEO of QuiX Quantum.In this in-depth interview, Dr. Hengesbach shares his journey from childhood curiosity to leading one of Europe’s most innovative deep-tech companies. Discover how QuiX Quantum’s breakthrough technologies and unique architecture are helping advance quantum computing, along with the company’s collaborations with NVIDIA, government partnerships, and the real-world implications of “Q-Day”—the moment when sufficiently powerful quantum computers could threaten today’s encryption.From the fundamentals of integrated photonics to quantum computing’s potential impact on finance, chemistry, and cybersecurity, this episode is essential viewing for anyone interested in the future of technology.