Introducing a true architect of the quantum era. Ismael Faro, VP of Quantum AI and Distinguished Engineer at IBM Research, is one of the pioneers who helped bring quantum computing from theory to real-world platforms. From launching the first public quantum cloud to shaping the open-source ecosystem powering today’s quantum innovation, his work sits at the core of what’s next. At RiseUp, we don’t talk about the future, we host the people building it. RiseUp Summit 2026 5.6.7 FEB | RiseUp