The “WIRED Futures Conference 2025,” which brought together top domestic and international players shaping the Quantum Age, kicked off on Day 1—Quantum, September 29. Switzerland participated in Session 2, emphasizing the importance of cross-border collaboration and international synergy.
On September 29, Session 2 of the WIRED Futures Conference 2025, titled “Building a Stronger Ecosystem – Switzerland × Japan,” featured a discussion exploring the future of quantum technologies from both Swiss and Japanese perspectives. (More information: here)
In a lively panel moderated by Akihico Mori (Science Journalist and Contributing Editor of WIRED JAPAN), the speakers Thomas Schulthess (Director, Swiss National Supercomputing Centre CSCS), Alexandre Pauchard (CEO, CSEM), and Nobushige Oguri (Deputy Director, Digital Infrastructure Solutions Development Division, Softbank) explored the current state of the Swiss and Japanese quantum ecosystems.
The session highlighted Switzerland’s startup-driven, open industrial model, while Japan showcased Q-STAR as an industry-led approach to implementing quantum technologies. Both emphasized the importance of international collaboration in the quantum field.
The full report and accompanying video are available on WIRED: “Toward Making Quantum Computers Our Own — Swiss Session | WIRED Futures Conference 2025 Report.” Articles are only in Japanese; videos partly in English (Swiss sessions in English).
With a Swiss delegation in attendance—including State Secretary for Education, Research and Innovation Martina Hirayama; Ambassador Roger Dubach; Vice President of the University of Zurich Christian Schwarzenegger; and Chair of the Programme Committee for International Cooperation at the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) Brenda Kwak—the session highlighted the growing anticipation for Switzerland–Japan collaboration in quantum technologies.
Swiss Panel:
Day 1, September 29, 2025
Session 2 – Building a Stronger Ecosystem – Switzerland × Japan
Speakers:
Prof. Dr. Thomas Schulthess, Director of the Swiss National Supercomputing Centre (CSCS)
Dr. Alexandre Pauchard, CEO of CSEM
Mr. Nobushige Oguri, Deputy Director, Digital Infrastructure Solutions Development Division, Data Platform Strategy Division
Moderator: Akihiko Mori, Science Journalist and Contributing Editor of WIRED Japan
Sponsored by: FDFA, Presence Switzerland, Embassy of Switzerland in Japan, Science and Technology Office Tokyo
Session language: English (Japanese interpretation for the audience)
More information: here
