Samuraí Brito
PhD in Physics from UFRN and postdoctoral researcher in Quantum Information at the International Institute of Physics, she has over 20 scientific publications in high-impact journals and is considered one of the leading references in quantum computing in Brazil. At Itaú's Institute of Science and Technology, she is a member of the Technical-Scientific Committee, leads the Quantum Technologies Initiative, and manages a team of data scientists focused on optimization and artificial intelligence, promoting the application of emerging technologies in the financial sector. In 2025, she was recognized as one of the top references in quantum computing, being one of 3 Brazilians on the international Quantum
Quantum computing today: What is already real and what is still a promise?
Quantum computing is often presented as the next great technological disruption. But what is already applicable today, and what still belongs to the realm of research? Amid scientific breakthroughs, multi-billion dollar investments, and market expectations, this panel analyzes the actual stage of the technology, its current limitations, and the first practical applications in strategic sectors.