Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Hub Auditorium, BSP Head Office 28 August 2026
This one-day Quantum Computing Workshop for the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) provides participants with a practical and grounded introduction to quantum computing and its emerging relevance to the financial sector.
The program begins with the foundations of quantum computing—including superposition, entanglement, interference, measurement, and computational complexity—before progressing to quantum circuits, algorithms, and hands-on programming using Qiskit. Participants will gain practical experience building and running quantum circuits while developing an understanding of where quantum computers may offer advantages over classical approaches.
The workshop then shifts from technology fundamentals to quantum readiness, examining the current maturity and realistic timelines of quantum technologies, the implications of quantum computing for cybersecurity, quantum-safe cryptography and migration, and common misconceptions surrounding the field.
The day concludes with a focused discussion on quantum computing use cases in finance, exploring potential applications, opportunities, limitations, and what these developments could mean for banking and financial services.
Designed to balance technical understanding with strategic perspective, the workshop aims to equip BSP participants with a clearer view of what quantum computing can do today, where the technology is heading, and how financial institutions can begin preparing for the quantum era.
Speakers
Marc Jermaine Pontiveros
Senior Software Engineer, White Widget · Qiskit Advocate · MS Computer Science Candidate, University of the Philippines Diliman
Software engineer by profession and an MS Computer Science student at the University of the Philippines Diliman. In his free time, he is a Qiskit Advocate with interests in quantum computing and responsible quantum software development.
Elmer Peramo
Assistant Scientist, DOST · Director, Program Development, QCSP
Brings a wealth of experience in machine learning as a Assistant Scientist at DOST-ASTI, currently pursuing a PhD in Computer Science at De La Salle University. Has managed AI-related projects spanning weather forecasting, agriculture, and healthcare.
Jeffrey Aborot
Software Engineer & Researcher, DOST-ASTI · Director, Innovation, QCSP
Software engineer and researcher with DOST-ASTI's Computer Software and Artificial Intelligence groups, currently leading the Gul.ai Project's work on quantum computing and quantum circuit simulation in a high-performance computing environment.
Philip Casanova
Partner, SGV & Co./EY Philippines · President, ISC2 Philippines
Leads the Cybersecurity Field of Play at SGV & Co./EY Philippines, with more than 30 years of experience as a CISO for financial institutions across the Philippines, Asia, and North America, and doctoral research focused on the adoption of post-quantum cryptography.
Dylan Josh Domingo Lopez
Director, Partnerships & Collaboration, QCSP · PhD Candidate, Chung Yuan Christian University
Philippine quantum-computing educator and researcher who teaches at De La Salle University–Manila, focused on hybrid quantum applications, quantum machine learning, and uses of quantum computing in smart cities and energy systems.
Olga Mamlyga
CEO & Co-Founder, Quantum Scouts
Cybersecurity and emerging-technology strategist and international speaker specializing in AI, quantum technologies, and financial resilience, working on post-quantum resilience, cryptographic agility, and secure AI for financial institutions.
Dr. Angelina Frank
Head of Science & Technology, QAI Ventures · PhD, Centre for Quantum Technologies, Singapore
Works to catalyse quantum innovation ecosystems across the APAC region, and is a founding member of Singapore's National Quantum Young Researchers Association (QYRA), with a track record spanning partnerships, product management, and community organising in the quantum industry.
Program
| 8:00 AM | Registration and Welcome Coffee |
| 8:30 AM | Opening and Welcome Remarks Eugene Teves (CIO, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas) |
| 8:35 AM | Introduction to Quantum Computing (superposition, entanglement, tunneling, interference, measurement) An introduction to the fundamental principles that make quantum computing different from classical computing — superposition, entanglement, quantum tunneling, interference, and measurement. Marc Pontiveros |
| 9:35 AM | Question and Answer — Marc Pontiveros |
| 9:40 AM | Coffee Break |
| 9:55 AM | Complexity of Algorithms An overview of computational complexity and why quantum computing matters, comparing classical and quantum approaches and examining which types of problems benefit most from quantum computing. Elmer Peramo |
| 10:50 AM | Question and Answer — Elmer Peramo |
| 10:55 AM | Quantum Circuits and Algorithms An introduction to the quantum circuit model, how quantum information is manipulated using quantum gates, and common algorithms such as Deutsch-Jozsa and Bernstein-Vazirani. Marc Pontiveros |
| 11:55 AM | Question and Answer — Marc Pontiveros |
| 12:00 PM | Lunch Break |
| 1:00 PM | Quantum Programming (Introduction to Qiskit) A hands-on introduction to programming quantum computers using Qiskit, IBM's open-source quantum computing framework — creating and simulating quantum circuits, running them on real quantum hardware, and interpreting results. Jeff Aborot |
| 1:45 PM | Lab: Quantum Programming — Jeff Aborot |
| 2:15 PM | Quantum Readiness: Risks, Realities, and the Road Ahead Examines the current state and realistic timelines of quantum computing, its implications for the financial sector, and the growing need to prepare for the transition to quantum-safe cryptography, including post-quantum cryptography migration. Philip Casanova |
| 3:00 PM | Quantum Readiness in Finance: Insights from a Needs Analysis Presents initial findings from a quantum technology needs analysis focused on the financial sector, highlighting current levels of awareness, emerging needs, and potential readiness gaps for financial institutions and regulators in areas such as cybersecurity, skills development, technology adoption, and institutional preparedness. Dylan Lopez |
| 3:20 PM | Architectural Post-Quantum Resilience Across Finance, Blockchain & Digital Assets Explores how financial institutions, blockchain platforms, and digital asset ecosystems can prepare their architectures for the transition to a post-quantum world, highlighting practical approaches such as cryptographic agility, hybrid architectures, and phased post-quantum migration. Olga Mamlyga |
| 3:50 PM | Use-Cases in Finance An exploration of how quantum computing may impact the financial sector, discussing both the opportunities and current limitations of quantum technologies within banking and financial services. Dr. Angelina Frank and Team Tan |
| 4:50 PM | Panel |
| 5:10 PM | Closing Remarks — Bobby Corpus, President, QCSP |
| 5:15 PM | End of Workshop |