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# Scott Likens
AI engineer and emerging tech researcher focusing on quantum readiness and advanced computing.

## About

Scott Likens leads AI engineering and emerging technology research at PwC. He helps teams navigate technological shifts, tracking developments in generative AI, blockchain, and quantum computing.

Starting out in software engineering during the early internet days, Scott has spent three decades analyzing how new tools change infrastructure. His career has taken him from the US to China, adapting global digital trends for multinational organizations.

Today, he focuses on advanced computing realities. He breaks down how AI-accelerated research speeds up development timelines and helps engineers practically prepare for post-quantum security without getting lost in the hype.


## Upcoming Sessions

### World Congress 2026 North America · September 23, 2026
San José, CA
- [Quantum Close-Up: What Engineers Need to Know Before Q-Day](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/events/world-congress-2026-north-america/sessions/1782-quantum-close-up)





## Links

- [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottlikens/)