Agenda
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09:00 - 09:40
Opening Ceremony
A Global Welcome to the Quantum Era
Join Sameer Chauhan, Director of the United Nations International Computing Centre (UNICC), Laure Le Bars, President of QuIC, and Philippe Bouyer, Chair of QDNL and renowned quantum physicist, as they open the Q-Expo 2025 plenary day. Marking the UNESCO International Year of Quantum Technology, their addresses will set the stage for collaboration, innovation, and new opportunities in quantum—guiding policymakers, solution providers, and industry leaders into the next era of technological transformation.
Sameer Chauhan
Speaker
Director, UNICC
Philippe Bouyer
Speaker
Chair of QDNL, Renowned Quantum Physicist
Laure le Bars
Speaker
President of QuIC, Research Project Director at SAP
Erwin Nijsse
Speaker
Director-General, Ministry of Economic Affairs
09:40 - 10:10
Panel
Quantum Diplomacy — Collaboration for Accessibility and Equity
In a rapidly advancing quantum era, ensuring equitable access and fostering international collaboration are becoming critical priorities. This discussion brings together important perspectives on democratizing access to quantum technologies, addressing technological sovereignty, and building global partnerships. By examining these vital issues, the panel highlights how international collaboration can ensure quantum advancements benefit all of humanity.
Gillian Makamar
Moderator
Project Officer, International Telecommunication Union
Marieke Hood
Speaker
Executive Director – Impact Translater at GESDA
Mira Wolf-Bauwens
Speaker
Responsible Quantum Computing Lead, Moderator
Sir Peter Knight
Speaker
Chair of the UK National Quantum Technology Programme Strategic Advisory Board and Co-chair of the UNESCO International Year of Quantum Steering Committee.
10:10 - 10:30
Interview
A Conversation with Constantijn van Oranje:
Scaling Quantum Innovation
In this fireside chat, Constantijn van Oranje, Special Envoy of Techleap, joins moderator Margaux Miller to discuss the future of quantum innovation, the role of public funding, and the challenges of scaling breakthrough technologies. The conversation will explore how government support has shaped the Dutch quantum ecosystem, lessons from other deep-tech sectors, and what is needed to bridge the gap between research and commercialization. With a focus on policy, investment, and industry collaboration, this session provides key insights for those looking to drive quantum technology from lab to market.
Margaux Miller
Moderator
Day Host
Constantijn van Oranje
Speaker
Special Envoy, Techleap
10:30 - 11:15
Coffee & Connection Break
11:15 - 12:00
Presentations
Charting the Path — The Next-Generation in National Quantum Strategies
Hear directly from the leaders driving recently announced quantum strategies. This panel will explore how these approaches are setting new directions, addressing emerging challenges, and shape new collaborations. From research investments to technology roadmaps, gain insights into the dynamic interplay between past and future strategies and their impact on the global quantum ecosystem.
Mayra van Houts
Moderator
Head of Strategy – Quantum Delta NL
Dr. Seung-Wook Baek
Speaker
Director of Division of Quantum Technology, National Research Foundation South Korea
Urbasi Sinha
Speaker
Professor at Raman Research Institute
Fernando Alves
Speaker
Manager, Strategic Partnerships Development, Quantum Australia
Jose Luis Bezares del Cueto
Speaker
Deputy Director General for Cybersecurity
Matti Palomäki
Speaker
Lead Quantum Computing Applications, VTT
12:00 - 12:30
Panel
Quantum Sandboxes — Driving Business Growth Through Collaboration and Access
What drives quantum business growth? Discover how shared infrastructure, access to state-of-the-art facilities, and strategic procurement can be arranged to support business growth and collaboration between businesses and end-users. This session provides a global perspective on how these interconnected approaches are laying the groundwork for a thriving and sustainable quantum economy.
Mayra van Houts
Moderator
Head of Strategy – Quantum Delta NL
Jon Wingborg
Speaker
Outreach Manager, Chalmers Industriteknik / QSIP
Dr. Michael Rosenblatt
Speaker
Director National Quantum Strategy Secretariat
Roger McKinlay
Speaker
Challenge Director–Quantum Technologies for UK Research and Innovation
12:30 - 13:00
Panel
Quantum Defence and Sovereignty — Balancing Innovation and Security
As quantum technologies become critical to national security, governments face the challenge of balancing innovation with sovereignty and control. This panel will examine the intersection of quantum defence, export controls, and technological sovereignty. Experts will discuss strategies to safeguard national interests while fostering international collaboration, the implications of export controls on innovation, and the steps needed to ensure secure and ethical development of quantum technologies.
David Shaw
Moderator
Chief Analyst, Global Quantum Intelligence (GCI)
Louise Lund Hennenberg
Speaker
Lead Member of Danish Chair of NATO TQC
Dr.Ir. Georges Bonheure
Speaker
Policy Officer DG DEFIS – Defence Industry and Space Directorate A – Defence Industry Unit A3 – European Defence Fund – Defence Technologies European Commission
13:00 - 14:00
Fueling Connections: Networking Lunch Break
14:05 - 14:45
Keynote
Nobel Laureate and Visionary Alain Aspect
Alain Aspect
Speaker
Nobel Laureate
14:45 - 15:15
Panel
Fueling Quantum Growth — Funding and Scaling Strategies
What does it take to scale quantum technologies from lab to market? This panel brings together insights from private investors and public funding bodies to explore strategies for financing quantum innovation. Topics include bridging the gap between research and commercialization, investor confidence, and creating sustainable funding ecosystems. Gain a deeper understanding of how public-private collaboration is driving the growth of quantum startups and technologies.
Tanya Suarez
Moderator
CEO BluSpecs, Moderator
Dr. Kris Kaczmarek
Speaker
Investment Director at QDNL Participations
Dr Manjari Chandran-Ramesh
Speaker
Partner – Amadeus Capital Partners
Sami Moughrabie
Speaker
Founder & General Partner ATMOS Ventures
Svetoslava Georgieva
Speaker
EIC Fund Board Chair
15:15 - 15:45
Panel
Security in the Quantum Era — Building Resilient Communication Networks
As quantum technologies advance, securing communication networks becomes paramount. This panel will delve into how Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) and Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) are enabling quantum-secure communication. Experts will discuss the practical steps to implement these technologies, the challenges of integration, and their critical role in protecting information in the quantum age.
Jesse Robbers
Moderator
Managing Director imec
Ingrid Romijn
Speaker
CEO Q*Bird
Martina Ottavi
Speaker
Italian EuroQCI and Space, Thales Alenia Space
Niels van den Berg
Speaker
Digital Business Development Director, CISCO
Michele Mosca
Speaker
Co-founder, President, and CEO, evolutionQ Inc.
Joachim Vererfven
Speaker
Solution Engineer at Proximus
15:45 - 16:15
Coffee & Connection Break
16:15 - 16:45
Panel
AI x Quantum — Industrial Implementations Beyond the Hype
How are artificial intelligence and quantum technologies converging to transform industries? This panel goes beyond theoretical use cases to focus on real-world applications, including quantum-inspired technologies. Industry leaders will discuss practical implementations, challenges in adoption, and the potential of AI and quantum to solve complex problems and the progress they will drive across sectors.
Laban Gabbidon
Moderator
Senior Associate, The Quantum Insider
Bruno G. Taketani
Speaker
Senior Product Manager at Qblox I Advisor to EuroHPC JU
Cecile Perrault
Speaker
Head of Innovation and Partnership, Alice & Bob
Fanny Bouton
Speaker
Quantum Lead & Product Manager, OVH Cloud
Max Halbich
Speaker
Product Manager SAP Quantum eXploration
Polyzois Kokkonis
Speaker
Future Programmes Officer, ESA
16:45 - 17:15
Panel
Quantum in Health: Unlocking the Future of Medical Solutions
Explore the intersection of quantum technology and healthcare innovation! How can quantum computing drive breakthroughs in healthcare and life sciences? This session explores the emerging role of quantum technology in accelerating drug discovery, optimizing biomedical research, and advancing precision medicine.
Key discussion points include: The impact of quantum on pharmaceutical research and development, real-world applications of quantum in healthcare, how industry leaders are leveraging quantum-powered solutions.
Pavel Kalinin
Moderator
Operations and Platform lead Infinity, Moderator
Nicole Holzmann
Speaker
Quantum Solutions Manager - Public Safety and Security
Matthias de Groote
Speaker
Applied Quantum Computing Scientist
17:15 - 17:45
Panel
The Quantum Internet in Practice: Applications and Impact
Gain practical insights into the quantum internet, its practical advancements and global impact in this session. Starting with an address by Stephanie Wehner of the Quantum Internet Alliance, the panel brings together leading quantum solution providers, including IonQ, and features quantum solution providers and industry end-users sharing tangible use cases. The session concludes with a collective Q&A, offering you the opportunity to engage directly with the experts.
Olivier Ezratty
Moderator
Author, QEI cofounder EPITA, Quantum Energy Initiative
Corey McClelland
Speaker
Senior Director Quantum Networking, IonQ
Stephanie Wehner
Speaker
Director European Quantum Internet Alliance (QIA)
Joseph Mikael
Speaker
Head of Quantum Computation, EDF
Eleni Diamanti
Speaker
Co-founder and Scientific Advisor, Welinq
Event Gallery
Impressions of the last Q-Expo
Q-Expo 2024 took place on June 11th and 12th, 2024. It was a Summer festival of quantum in Amsterdam at KIT.
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