EVent Overview

Discover the full program of events happening around Q-Expo in Bilbao from May 18–19. This overview features side events hosted by partners alongside Q-Expo social gatherings, helping you plan an inspiring quantum stay in Bilbao.
On the evening of the Q-Expo Plenary Conference Day, on Monday May 18, Bizkaia and the European Quantum Industry Consortium host the Global Quantum Leaders Dinner. This intimate gathering brings together international leaders in quantum technology, providing a unique opportunity to share knowledge and network with our most distinguished guests.
Following last year’s fully booked edition, the Government of Bizkaia, in collaboration with the European Quantum Industry Consortium, is proud to host the Q-Expo Networking Dinner 2026, with the support of the Quantum Internet Alliance (QIA).
During this event, we will dive deeper into the objectives and present the main areas of activity and working groups of the newly formed Spanish Quantum Alliance. Organizational aspects will be addressed, including the identification of leadership for the future working groups, as well as a call to action for the coming months.
While quantum computing is transformative, many firms are unprepared. This OECD session explores practical pathways for end-users to bridge the gap from initial awareness to real business value, featuring insights from industry, research, and innovation agencies.
Join us for an exclusive Q-Expo side event designed for the quantum industry, end-users, and institutional stakeholders. This event aims to connect the dots across the community and offer a unique insight into San Sebastian’s vibrant and rapidly expanding quantum ecosystem.
Open Door – No Extra Registration needed. “Meet Quantum Japan – Industry Pitch Hour” brings together a distinguished delegation of companies working at the forefront of quantum technology, from hardware and software to applications and enabling platforms.
Explore how metropolitan networks and space-based links unite to form a global quantum internet. Learn how we integrate these technologies into existing telecom infrastructure and discover the role of the Quantum Internet Alliance (QIA) in this journey.
Open Door – No Extra Registration needed. “The International Council of Quantum Industry Associations (ICQIA) brings together quantum industry associations from trusted regions and countries, fostering international collaboration and alignment across the global quantum ecosystem. At Q-Expo 2026, ICQIA will formally welcome two additional industry associations to its community, marking its first expansion since its establishment in 2023.
Quantum Growth, Circular Future? The quantum industry is scaling at breakneck speed, but is it sustainable? Join kiutra and Circular Republic as they unveil their latest study on Circularity in the Quantum Industry.