Voica Rădescu

IBM, Leader of EMEA Quantum Innovation Centers

From Quantum Algorithms to Solutions for Global Crises: Dr. Voica Rădescu – The IBM Visionary Who Combines Science with Social Impact Originally from Romania and an elite researcher at IBM Quantum, Dr. Voica Rădescu is one of the most influential voices in the field of quantum technologies applied to major global challenges. At Tech Talks by UPT, she will present how quantum algorithms developed at IBM can contribute to solving major crises – from optimizing energy systems and precise climate modeling to equitable resource distribution. As the EMEA Lead for IBM Quantum Innovation Centers, Dr. Rădescu develops strategic partnerships between IBM and academic institutions across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Under her leadership, the first IBM Quantum Innovation Center in Romania was launched in Iași, within the FreeYa Mind campus – a platform supporting education and research in the quantum field. With a Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Pittsburgh and an outstanding academic and scientific career – which includes CERN, DESY, Oxford, and Heidelberg – Dr. Rădescu is today a key figure in applying quantum technologies for a sustainable and ethical future. More than an IBM researcher, she is a bridge between Romania and the global quantum research ecosystem – an active voice for responsibility, equity, and progress through science. An exceptional Romanian who is transforming cutting-edge technology into real solutions for a more equitable world.