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Will Shoosmith
Quantum Strategy & Enablement Lead
HSBC
Will is Quantum Strategy and Enablement Lead at HSBC, working across quantum computing and quantum safety. He helps shape the bank’s quantum strategy, supporting research into applications across financial services and preparations for the risks posed by quantum technologies. His role also spans partnerships across the quantum ecosystem, regulatory engagement, and helping clients and senior leaders understand the implications of advances in quantum technology. His work has contributed to published research and patent filings in the field.
Speaking At
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11:45am–1:15pmTue 17 NovPublic-Private RoundtableRoundtable Room 4Open
Preparing Finance for the Quantum Era
GFIN Project Otto Launch: Building Regulatory Maturity in Quantum Security & Innovation
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Abhishek FaujdarChief General ManagerInternational Financial Services Centres Authority
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Aqsa ZubairDeputy Director, FinTech SupervisionBermuda Monetary Authority
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Colin PayneHead of InnovationFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA)
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Levin KargHead of Modernizing RegulationOntario Securities Commission
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Dr. Shaun GeaneySenior Quantum Computing SpecialistStandard Chartered Bank
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Sripal JainVP, Group Engineering - Emerging Technologies & EcosystemOCBC
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Will ShoosmithQuantum Strategy & Enablement LeadHSBC
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Zach MasumDeputy Director, Legal Services & FintechBritish Columbia Securities Commission
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Charlie MarkhamTechnical Specialist, Emerging Tech & ResearchFinancial Conduct AuthorityModerator
About this session
Project Otto has brought together more than 25 GFIN financial regulators to explore how regulatory maturity can be measured across quantum security and quantum innovation. The resulting toolkit uses a framework built around observable and measurable regulatory parameters, structured around what regulators say, what regulators do, and how regulators engage.
The toolkit provides a snapshot of global maturity trends, highlights areas where regulators are already making progress, identifies common capability gaps, and captures lessons from regulators' experiences in supporting both quantum security and emerging quantum innovation.
This roundtable marks the launch of the Project Otto Toolkit and seeks to move the discussion from maturity assessment to practical action. Bringing together regulators and industry participants, the session will explore:
\- Which regulatory activities have the greatest influence on industry awareness, investment, and preparedness.
\- Whether a small number of regulatory actions can drive disproportionate improvements in maturity and sectoral action.
\- What actions regulators, industry participants, and international networks such as GFIN should prioritise over the next 12 months.
\- How can regulators move from measuring quantum maturity to taking practical action that strengthens regulatory capability and supports industry readiness?
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