Computational Quantum Chemistry: Challenges and Opportunities

The (approximate) solution of the Schrodinger equation gives us information on molecular properties. This information is of value in its own right or provides the input for simulations covering much greater time- and length scales. Electronic structure theory is one of the oldest applications of computing with an amazing historical record. The story, however, is not over yet: there are many new opportunities and challenges still ahead of us. This keynote address tries to shed some light on what the future might bring.