Speaking at The Quantum Computing Summit Austin, Unilever head of R&D digital partnership Alberto Pradao said he anticipates that in a year's time the company will be able to demonstrate early use cases for quantum computing. This will help Unilever understand it better and know how best to prepare.

Unilever is also using AI, data and high-performance computing to reinvent how the company creates innovation, including in the supply chain. The company sees a use for digital twins modeling not just industrial systems but also molecules and the body for healthcare.