From Sovereign Data Infrastructure to Economic Value | Panel Discussion

This panel discussion examines how sovereign data infrastructure can create economic value by enabling artificial intelligence, optimization, and emerging quantum applications. The speakers explore the role of data governance, technological infrastructure, and cross-industry collaboration in supporting innovation, strengthening digital capabilities, and unlocking new economic opportunities. Moderated by Asim Khwaja, Cyber Risk & Policy specialist at a Government Entity (sharing personal views), the panel features Dr. Travis Ramsay (ADNOC), Amritpal Singh Sidhu (Abu Dhabi Global Market), Dr. Allama Elmehdi (Biotechnology Business Institute of Cambridge), Hiroshi Nakata (JIJ Inc.), and Dr. Philipp Ernst (PsiQuantum) at the Quantum Innovation Summit 2026.