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Proof of Usefulness Report

The City Quantum and AI Summit

Analysis completed on 3/13/2026

+120
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

The City Quantum & AI Summit addresses a relevant and timely market need by connecting deep tech with financial services and defense. However, despite being an established annual event, the submission lacks technical innovation and includes highly exaggerated, low-quality responses for audience reach and traction ('everyone', 'most people have used my product'). This drastically lowers the quality factor and overall score.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+75
Audience Reach Impact+5
Technical Innovation+0
Evidence Of Traction+6.25
Market Timing Relevance+60
Functional Completeness+0
Subtotal+146.25
Usefulness Multiplierx0.82
Final Score+120

Project Details

Description
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗺 & 𝗔𝗜 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 brings together world changing technology and the City to leverage the UK’s position as the home of the second largest number of quantum start-ups in the world and a leader in AI. It demonstrates practical uses of the Deep Tech in Financial Services and Defence, key sectors where Board Directors and Leaders must now have more than a passing knowledge of quantum, not least because the UN has designated 2025 as 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗺 (IYQ). Hosted at Mansion House, the home of the Lord Mayor of the city of London, and in collaboration with Redcliffe Advisory, the fifth annual Summit takes place on October 8, 2024, both in-person and on a live stream. The Summit turbocharges a conversation on deriving value today and tomorrow from awe-inspiring technology.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Growing utility with room for optimization
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline