TalkingTech: Quantum Computing: Implications for Financial Services

Join us to explore the emerging role of quantum computing in investment management - from its potential to reshape cybersecurity and computational capability to what firms should (and shouldn’t) be preparing for today. This session will help distinguish near‑term realities from longer‑horizon breakthroughs, offering senior leaders’ clear insight into how quantum could influence operations, risk, and long‑term strategy, and what practical steps might be worth considering now. 

TalkingTech is the Investment Association’s (IA) technology seminar series—powered by Engine—that brings together asset and wealth managers, FinTech innovators, market infrastructure and policy specialists to explore the technologies reshaping investment management. Each edition blends fast, practical content with the opportunity to network and compare notes with peers.

More details to be confirmed soon

09:00 Registration & Networking

Meet peers as you collect your badge, grab a coffee, and complete a quick pre-event pulse check.

09:30 Welcome - Opening Remarks

A quick run-through of the agenda, safety notices, and a brief interactive activity to set the scene.

• Henry Bewley, FinTech Manager, The Investment Association

09:40 Opening Keynote

09:50 Quantum Computing 101

A clear, accessible introduction to quantum computing. This session will explain what quantum is, how it differs from classical computing, and where it could have the biggest impact first.

10:20 Quantum & Regulation: What Have We Learned So Far?

One year on from the FCA’s quantum research note, this session reflects on how industry thinking has evolved. We’ll explore what the research highlighted, how firms have responded, and whether early expectations are holding up in practice. The conversation will focus on where momentum is building, what remains uncertain, and how regulators and firms are beginning to shape a shared understanding of the opportunity and risks.

10:50 AI to Quantum: Lessons for Adoption

The industry has recently gone through a rapid wave of AI adoption - moving from experimentation to real deployment. This session explores what that journey can teach us about the next wave of innovation. We’ll discuss how firms approached AI, what worked (and what didn’t), and how those lessons can inform a more effective, realistic approach to quantum - across strategy, governance, skills and operating models.

11:00 Becoming Quantum Ready

A practical, action‑focused closing session on what “quantum readiness” actually means for investment firms today. Rather than waiting for the technology to mature, we’ll outline simple steps firms can take now—building awareness, identifying potential use cases, engaging with the ecosystem, and preparing teams and governance structures.

11:20 Closing Remarks

How to stay involved, upcoming opportunities, and where today’s conversations continue.

• Henry Bewley, FinTech Manager, The Investment Association

11:30 Networking time

12:30 End

IA Members: Free to attend

Non-members: £95.00 (exc. VAT)

Speakers to be announced soon

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TalkingTechs are Engine’s most focused events, each dedicated to a single, high-impact theme. This makes them a prime opportunity to align your brand with cutting-edge thought leadership across an array of topics

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These events attract a curated group of asset management professionals, including senior leaders from IA member firms. Sponsorship ensures visibility among those driving innovation within our dynamic community.

Premium Sponsorship Benefits:
Sponsorship opportunities include standalone presentations, panel participation, branding across event materials and the website, access to the delegate list, logo placement in the digital brochure and more. This ensures your brand is not only present but actively engaged in the event’s narrative and networking.

For more details on sponsorship packages, you can contact the IA at Events@theia.org

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Designed for leaders across investment, operations, technology, risk and policy who want an actionable overview rather than a deep dive.

Anyone interested in the event topic.

• Understand quantum computing in simple, practical terms and what it means for investment firms.
• Learn how the financial sector is approaching quantum regulation and emerging risks.
• Discover lessons from AI adoption that can help firms prepare for the next wave of innovation.
• Gain practical steps to become “quantum ready” today across strategy, governance, and skills.
• Network with fintech, investment, and regulatory professionals in a focused half-day format.