Corey O’Meara is a scientist and business leader who explores how quantum computing and AI intersect with real-world industries, especially energy and optimisation. Corey is Chief Quantum Scientist at E.ON Digital Technology GmbH, where he leads strategic efforts to find useful, practical applications for quantum technologies across the energy sector and beyond. His blend of academic depth, industrial leadership and public speaking has made him a compelling voice in quantum-infused innovation.
Corey’s career began with a strong foundation in mathematics and quantum theory. He completed his BSc and MSc in Applied Mathematics at the University of Guelph in Canada before moving to Germany to pursue his PhD in Quantum Computing at the Technical University of Munich under Prof Steffen Glaser, focusing on open quantum system control theory. After his doctorate, Corey worked as a research scientist at the German Aerospace Centre in Munich, where he developed AI and quantum computing solutions for space operations. Early in his professional journey he co-founded NovaSpraytec, a technology startup focused on advanced diagnostic and spray technologies, where he served as Chief Technology Officer and helped drive product strategy and early commercialisation efforts. He then transitioned to E.ON in 2019, rising to Chief Quantum Scientist and building one of the first dedicated quantum teams within a major energy company. At E.ON, he combines quantum optimisation, machine learning and error mitigation research with applied use cases in scheduling, energy systems and industrial optimisation.
Throughout his career, Corey has been recognised for both innovation and practical impact. He is a two-time winner of the Quantum Computing Innovator of the Year award at The AI Summit London, an accolade that highlights his contributions to applied quantum computing and his leadership in bringing these technologies into industry use cases. Corey has also received the Elite Network of Bavaria QCCC International PhD Scholarship, which supported his doctoral research. He regularly contributes his expertise to conferences and industry events, speaking on topics such as quantum algorithm development for optimisation, quantum-classical integration and the pragmatic adoption of quantum technologies in business. His presentations, workshops and panel appearances span Europe and global tech forums, where he explains not just the science behind quantum computing but its concrete applications and challenges.
What makes Corey a distinctive and impactful speaker on AI and quantum computing is his ability to ground abstract research in real-world applications that matter to industry. Corey articulates how quantum optimisation and AI-driven approaches can help solve complex scheduling, logistics and energy problems today, and how quantum-classical hybrid strategies will evolve tomorrow. He brings clarity to the practical challenges of integrating quantum solutions with current AI and computational systems, offering audiences both strategic insight and actionable perspectives. Whether addressing technical specialists or executive leadership, Corey’s talks combine scientific rigour with operational relevance, making him a sought-after speaker in the rapidly evolving landscape of AI-aware quantum innovation.
