Join leading innovators on Day 1, Session 2 – Building a Stronger Ecosystem: Switzerland × Japan – on September 29 at 15:00. Discover how Swiss–Japan collaboration is shaping the future of technology!
We are now stepping into the Quantum Age. Artificial intelligence is evolving at an unprecedented pace, and quantum computing is moving from theory to reality. Together, these technologies promise to meet AI’s growing computational demands, making the 2030s a decade of transformative breakthroughs.
The WIRED Futures Conference 2025 brings together the world’s leading innovators shaping this new era. Over two days, they will explore the cutting edge of technology. Day 1 (September 29) is dedicated to Quantum, with Switzerland highlighting its leadership in a Swiss Session featuring pioneering voices in the field.
The session will showcase how Switzerland and Japan are joining forces to lead the Quantum Age. By combining Switzerland’s pioneering quantum research with Japan’s advanced technological ecosystem, the two nations are creating a collaborative environment where research institutes, global companies, and agile startups can accelerate breakthroughs, leverage existing infrastructure, and turn bold ideas into real-world impact. Through concrete examples, best practices, and lessons learned, the session will illustrate how this international partnership is driving the next wave of quantum technology.
Join us to discover how Switzerland—and the world—are shaping the future at the intersection of quantum technology!
WIRED Future Conference 2025
Date: September 29–30, 13:00–19:00
Venue: EBiS303, Tokyo
Admission: Free of charge, registration required
Registration and full program here: WIRED future conference 2025
Swiss Session
Day 1 September 29
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)
Dr. Alexandre Pauchard, CEO of CSEM
Alexandre Pauchard is CEO at CSEM, a technology innovation center. He leads a team of 650 experts who innovate in precision manufacturing, digital technologies, and sustainable energy. He joined CSEM in early 2021, after being the CTO and head of R&D at BOBST, a global leader in packaging equipment and services. He also shaped the future of laser, quantum, and optical technologies at startups and SMEs like Synova SA, ID Quantique SA, and Nova Crystals in Silicon Valley. He consulted for Intel’s Photonics Technology Lab in California for six years. He holds a physics degree from ETH Zurich and a PhD in microtechnology from EPFL in Lausanne. He has co-authored 80 publications and 13 patents. He has won several awards, such as “INDUSTRY 4.0 - THE SHAPERS 2019” and “Digital Shapers 2021”, for his impact on the digital transformation of industry. https://www.csem.ch/en/
Prof. Dr. Thomas Schulthess, Director of the Swiss National Supercomputing Centre (CSCS)
Since 1 October 2008 Thomas Schulthess is Director of the Swiss National Supercomputing Centre (CSCS). As CSCS director, he is also full Professor of computational physics at ETH Zurich. Prof. Schulthess studied physics at ETH Zurich and earned his doctorate in 1994 with a thesis on surface physics in which he combined experiment and supercomputing simulations. Founded in 1991, CSCS develops and operates cutting-edge high-performance computing systems as an essential service facility for Swiss researchers. These computing systems are used by scientists for a diverse range of purposes – from high-resolution simulations to the analysis of complex data. The centre enables world-class research with a scientific user lab that is available to domestic and international researchers through a transparent, peer-reviewed allocation process. CSCS’s resources are open to academia, and are available as well to users from industry and the business sector. The centre is operated by ETH Zurich and is located in Lugano with additional offices in Zurich. https://www.cscs.ch/
Mr. Nobushige Oguri, Deputy Director, Digital Infrastructure Solutions Development Division, Data Platform Strategy Division
Nobushige Oguri graduated from Keio University and has extensive experience in web service development, data center construction, and cloud business planning, including assignments in Silicon Valley and Singapore. He previously served as Executive Officer in charge of Public Relations and Marketing at Fixstars. At SoftBank, he oversees technology initiatives in quantum computing and AI and leads the public relations team of Q-STAR, fostering a global ecosystem that includes Switzerland.
Mr. Akihico Mori, Science Journalist and Contributing Editor of WIRED Japan
Akihico Mori is a Kyoto-based science journalist and writer who seeks an intersectional approach between journalism and art, writes for WIRED’s Japanese edition. His main interest is social critiques on interaction between emerging technology/science and humanity. Akihico studied media communication (M.A. in Media, Communications and Critical practice) at University of the Arts London (UAL). https://mojimoji.co