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WEBINAR - AI and Quantum Computing: Transforming the Future of Finance
Date(s):
March 19, 2026
Note: All times listed are in local time
Venue:N/A
Fee(s):Free Event
Description:CAIA Association
AI and Quantum Computing: Transforming the Future of Finance
Is Quantum Computing the missing piece for AI? Join us as we dive into how quantum technology accelerates complex financial modeling and improves energy sustainability. We’ll cover everything from data security risks to investment strategies in this rapidly expanding multibillion-dollar sector. Don't miss your chance to learn how to stay ahead in the quantum era.
Speakers:
- Oswaldo Zapata, PhD – Co-founder of The Quantum Finance Boardroom
- Olga Mamlyga – CEO at Quantum Scouts
- John A. Galani – Director at PXVN Ltd
Moderator:
Elaine Xu, CAIA, CFA - CAIA London Chapter Executive
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John Galani
Job Title: Chief Financial Officer
Organization: Stealth Company, Oil & Gas Transition Fuels
Speaker Type: Panelist
John A. Galani has 25 years of senior leadership across shipping, trading, finance, and technology on four continents, with expertise spanning trade finance, fintech, AI, and quantum. His roles include COO at Nasdaq-listed Triterras Inc, contributing to its $580 million SPAC spin-off and leading digital transformation, and CCO/COO at PE-backed Incomlend, where he drove restructuring and technology adoption. Earlier in his career he built shipping divisions, oversaw vessel transactions, and completed successful exits in 2006 and 2021. His recent studies in AI and quantum computing align with contemporary research on computational models and applied innovation. John holds an MSc in Shipping, Trade & Finance from Bayes Business School and brings strong analytical capabilities relevant to academic discourse at the intersection of trade, finance, and technology.
Olga Mamlyga
Job Title: CEO
Organization: Quantum Scouts
Speaker Type: Panelist
As CEO of Quantum Scouts, Olga leads a team developing quantum network solutions for critical infrastructure across energy, finance, telecommunications, and security sectors. The company supports organizations in their quantum adoption journey by assessing vulnerabilities, designing hybrid classical–quantum security architectures, and delivering pilot projects with research and industry partners. Quantum Scouts bridges deep technical expertise with practical engineering to help institutions move from theory to real-world quantum readiness.
Yiwen Xu
Speaker Type: Moderator
Elaine Xu is a domain expert in asset management and wealth management quantitative research and analytics with 12+ years' full-time on-site experience in Investment Consulting, Investment Management including risk and liquidity management, and Fund Manager Research across London (UK), and Melbourne and Sydney (Australia). Before moving fully into industry, Elaine taught final-year Finance courses at university, while pursued academic research. Elaine leverages advanced statistical modeling, machine learning (ML), and performs quantitative and qualitative research in Python for institutional portfolios. Elaine actively practices applied AI Agent and ML modeling through various projects using her personal time.
Oswaldo Zapata
Job Title: Co-founder
Organization: The Quantum Finance Boardroom
Speaker Type: Panelist
Oswaldo Zapata, PhD, is a specialist in quantum computing applied to finance, with a strong focus on translating theoretical advances into practical tools for finance professionals. He is the author of several eBooks on quantum finance, ranging from introductory to advanced levels. He currently teaches courses at RiskMathics Financial Institute, where he covers quantum computing and its applications in finance. He is the co-founder of The Quantum Finance Boardroom, an online community in which leading experts in finance and quantum technologies exchange ideas, collaborate, and explore emerging business opportunities. He also serves as a Senior Advisor at quantonomiQs, a European deep-tech company specializing in quantum computing, compliance, and cybersecurity.
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