<p>➀ The ZKI Autumn Conference 2025 at the Leibniz Supercomputing Centre (LRZ) explores the future of data processing, focusing on quantum computing, AI hardware, and photonic computing paradigms; </p><p>➀ IBM's Dr. Heike Riel highlights efforts to advance quantum technologies, AI physics, and novel computing frameworks; </p><p>➀ The LRZ pioneers energy-efficient photonic AI computing using Q.ANT's analog photonic server, positioning Germany as a leader in post-CMOS technologies.</p>