Programme

Get an overview of the programme for the EQTC 2025 conference here. Please note that the programme will be updated regularly as more details are confirmed.

 

 

 

 

 

Parallel sessions

The the parallel sessions in the programme are organized into 3 dedicated tracks: Scientific, Policy, and Business.
Learn about each session below. 

Scientific sessions

 

Session 1: Quantum Simulation

14.50 – 15:50
Bohr Stage

Chair: Professor Klaus Mølmer, University of Copenhagen, Niels Bohr Institute

Keynote Speaker:
Professor Peter Zoller, University of Innsbruck & IQOQI

Speaker:
Anne E. B. Nielsen, Department of Physics and Astronomy, Aarhus University

Speaker:
Professor Dr. Monika Aidelsburger, Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics

 


Session 2 A: Quantum Information Theory

16.10 – 17:10
Heisenberg Stage 

Chair: Lektor Kim Splittorff, University of Copenhagen, Niels Bohr Institute

Speaker: 
Dimitris Angelakis, Director Elect, Institute of Quantum Computing and Quantum Technologies, NSCR Demokritos

Speaker:
Professor Chiara Macchiavello, University of Pavia

Speaker:
Dr. Klemens Hammerer, Universität Innsbruck and IQOQI Innsbruck, Austria


Session 2 B: Quantum Materials and Enabling Technologies

16.10 – 17:10
Meitner Stage

Chair: Professor Peter Krogstrup, University of Copenhagen, Niels Bohr Institute

Keynote Speaker: Professor Prineha Narang,  UCLA, Visiting Professor at NQCP

Speaker: Professor Annica Black-Schaffer, Uppsala University

Speaker: Professor Maiken Mikkelsen, Duke University

 

 

 

 

Session 3: Quantum Communication and Quantum Computing

11:00 – 12:00
Heisenberg Stage

Chair: Maiken Mikkelsen, Duke University

Speaker: Professor Matthias Christandl, University of Copenhagen

Speaker: Professor Valentina Parigi, Laboratoire Kastler-Brossel, Sorbonne Université

Speaker:  Eleni Diamanti, CNRS and Sorbonne Université

 


Session 4: 
Quantum Foundations 

14.35 – 15:35
Meitner Stage

Chair: Karsten Flensberg
Speaker: Professor Nicolas Gisin, University of Geneva and Constructor University
Speaker: Professor Charles M. Marcus, University of Copenhagen
Speaker: Professor, Dr. Wolfgang Dür, Universität Innsbruck


Session 5 A: Diagnostic Methods for Quantum Materials

15.55 – 16:55
Heisenberg Stage

Chair: Professor Kim Lefmann, University of Copenhagen, Niels Bohr Institute

Speaker: Professor Kai Rossnagel, DESY and Kiel University

Speaker: Ian McNulty, Lund University

Speaker: Professor Pascale Deen, Division head for Spectroscopy, ESS, NBI


Session 5 B: 
From Policy to Action – Developing the Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda to Implement the Quantum Europe Strategy

15.55 – 16:55
Meitner Stage

Chair: Eleni Diamanti, CNRS/Sorbonne University & Salvatore Ciná, CEA

Speaker: Dr. Salvatore Cinà, Program Director, Quantum Technologies, CEA

Speaker: Eleni Diamanti, CNRS and Sorbonne Université

Special Organiser: QUCATS

 

 

Session 6: Quantum Sensing & Metrology

10.45 – 11:45
Heisenberg Stage

Chair: Professor Albert Schliesser, University of Copenhagen, Niels Bohr Institute

Keynote speaker: 
Eugene Simon Polzik, University of Copenhagen, Niels Bohr Institute

Speaker: 
Professor Phillipe Bouyer, University of Amsterdam and Tech. Univ. Eindhoven, Chair of QDNL

Speaker: 
Professor Dr. Martin B. Plenio, Uni Ulm

 


Session 7: Quantum Computing

13.15 - 14:15
Bohr Stage

Chair: Professor Anders Søndberg Sørensen, University of Copenhagen, Niels Bohr Institute

Speaker: Professor Pascale Senellart, CNRS, Center for Nanosciences and Nanotechnology, University Paris-Saclay

Speaker: Professor Matthias Weidemüller, Heidelberg University
Speaker: Professor Elham Kashefi, NQCC, CNRS, University of Edinburgh

 


Business sessions

 

Session 1: End User Engagement – Quantum Software as a Case Study

14.50 – 15:50
Heisenberg Stage

Panel: 

  • Professor Jørgen Ellegaard Andersen, Director of Centre for Quantum Mathematics, SDU Founder and CEO of Qpurpose

  • Frederic Barbaresco, Thales Quantum Algorithms & Computing Segment Leader

  • Jeppe G. Manuel, Data Science External Affairs & Intelligence Director, Novo Nordisk

  • Fabian Bohnenberger, Associate Director, DIGITALEUROPE


Moderator:
Andreas Espersen, Director DI Digital, Danish Industry 

Special Organiser: Danish Industry

 


Session 2: Funding Models & Investment Frameworks for Quantum Startups (Business + Policy)

16.10 – 17:10
Bohr Stage

Keynote Speaker: 
Dr. Neil Abroug, Head of Quantum at Inria – The French National Research Institute for Digital Science and Technology

Panel:

  • Dr Samira Nik, EIC Programme Manager for Quantum Tech & Electronics
  • Dr. Owen Lozman FRSC, Managing Partner, 55 North
  • Dr. Christophe Jurczak, Quantonation
  • Jeroen Bakker, PhD., Partner, Novo Holdings Seed Investments

Moderator: Laura A. Smoliar, PhD., CEO, Quantum Denmark

Special Organiser: Invest in Denmark

 

 

Session 3: The Emerging Quantum Industry

11:00 – 12:00
Bohr Stage

Keynote speaker: Cécile Perrault, Vice President, QuiC (European Quantum Industry Consortium) & Head of Innovation and Partnerships, Alice & Bob

Speaker: Dr. Jan Goetz, Co-CEO & Co-Founder, IQM Quantum Computers

Speaker: Ilyas Khan, founder & CPO, Quantinuum

Speaker: Bob Sorensen, Chief Analyst for Quantum Computing, Hyperion Research

Speaker: Ebba Carbonnier, CEO, QuNorth

Moderator: Cathal J. Mahon, Chief Business Officer of Deep Tech, BioInnovation Institute (BII)


Special Organiser:
BioInnovation Institute (BII)

 

Session 4: Innovation Challenge Finale – Quantum Computing-Inspired Solutions for Life Science

14.35 – 15:35
Heisenberg Stage

Pitching Teams:

Team EntangledAngle

Representatives at EQTC: Nandan Patel & Isshaan Singh
Affiliations: Vellore Institute of Technology, Chennai


Team LoCo Quantum

Representatives at EQTC: Dr. Zhuo Cao & Ran Xue
Affiliations: Forschungszentrum Jülich, RWTH Aachen University

Team Pharm-Jij

Team Representatives at EQTC: Lily Lee & Sofia Moliner Bobo
Affiliations: Jij Europe, Jij Inc., Imperial College London

 
Team PNU

Representatives at EQTC: Seon-Geun Jeong & Juseon Kim
Affiliations: Pusan National University 

Team QuantumDose
Representatives at EQTC:  Thando Khumalo & Byoungwoo Kang
Affiliations: UCLA (University of Los Angeles) 

Panel: 

  • Henrik Lindén, Senior Research Scientist in Discovery PK/PD and QSP Modelling, Novo Nordisk A/S
  • Mark Jones, CEO/CTO and Co-founder, Molecular Quantum Solutions (MQS)
  • Tobias Denzler, Head of Academic Relations, QAI Ventures
  • Ulrik Nicolai de Lichtenberg, Director of Scientific Projects, Danish Centre for AI Innovation (DCAI)

Moderator: Cathal J. Mahon, Chief Business Officer of Deep Tech, BioInnovation Institute (BII)

Special Organiser: Quantum Innovation Challenge 2025


Session 5: Quantum Infrastructure & Capacity Building (Business + Policy)

15.55 – 16:55
Bohr Stage

Keynote speaker: 
Lene Oddershede, Chief Scientific Officer, Planetary Science & Technology, Novo Nordisk Foundation

Panel:

  • Peter Krogstrup, Professor and CEO, NNF Quantum Computing Programme and Quantum Foundry Copenhagen
  • Dr. Pekka Pursula, Director, Microelectronics and Quantum Research, VTT
  • Jörg Hübner, Director, DTU Nanolab

Moderator: Maria Egstrand, Head of Unit, Centre for Research-based Innovation and Infrastructure, Danish Agency for Higher Education and Science

 

 

Session 6: Shaping the Future Quantum Markets –Standardisation Challenges and Opportunities

10.45 – 11:45
Bohr Stage

Panel:

  • Dr. Oskar van Deventer, TNO, chair of CEN-CENELEC JTC22
  • Alexandra Paul, Global Public Policy Lead, Pasqal
  • Barbara Goldstein, Associate Director, Physical Measure Laboratory, NIST
  • Masahiro Horibe, Deputy Director, G-QuAT
  • Michael Egan, Director, Quantum Technologies, KPMG
  • Adam M. Lewis, Head of Sector, Joint Research Centre, European Commission


Moderator:
Maria Cerdà Sevilla, Head of Quantum DTU, Technical University of Denmark

Special Organiser: Danish Standards

 


Session 7: Scientific Entrepreneurship

13.15 – 14:15
Heisenberg Stage

Panel:
  • Prof. Peter Lodahl, Chief Quantum Officer, Sparrow Quantum
  • Tobias Gehring, Associate Professor, DTU & co-founder Alea Quantum Technologies
  • Dr. Mike Newman, VP of Engineering, Universal Quantum
  • Eleni Diamanti, CNRS/Sorbonne University & Salvatore Ciná, CEA

Moderator: Cathal J. Mahon, Chief Business Officer of Deep Tech, BioInnovation Institute (BII)

 


Policy sessions

 

Session 1: Building Bridges: EU and Global Scientific Collaboration

14.50 – 15:50
Meitner Stage

Speaker:
Oscar Diez, Head of Section, European Commission (DG Connect)

 Panel:

  • Oscar Diez, Head of Section, European Commission (DG Connect)
  • Dr. Christian Sarra-Bournet, Executive Director, Quantum Institute, University of Sherbrooke
  • Dr. Akihiro Sato, Director for Quantum and Materials, Cabinet Office of Japan
  • Dr. Seok-Ho Kim, Principal Research, National Research Foundation of Korea
  • Tom Newby, Head of Office for Quantum, Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, United Kingdom


Moderator:
Anne Marie Falktoft, Deputy Director-General, Danish Agency for Higher Education and Science

 


Session 2: Funding Models & Investment Frameworks for Quantum Startups (Business + Policy)

16.10 – 17:10
Bohr stage

Keynote Speaker: 
Dr. Neil Abroug, Head of Quantum at Inria – The French National Research Institute for Digital Science and Technology

Panel:

  • Dr Samira Nik, EIC Programme Manager for Quantum Tech & Electronics

  • Dr. Owen Lozman FRSC, Managing Partner, 55 North

  • Dr. Christophe Jurczak, Quantonation

  • Jeroen Bakker, PhD., Partner, Novo Holdings Seed Investments

Moderator: Laura A. Smoliar, PhD., CEO, Quantum Denmark

Special Organiser: Invest in Denmark

 

 

Session 3: Empowering Talent – Inclusion Strategies for the Quantum Workforce

11:00 – 12:00
Meitner Stage

Special organiser: EDI working group of the Quantum Flagship

Panel: 

  • Dr. Robert Sewell, Vice Director of People, Education and Culture, ICFO
  • Dr. Florence Quist, Senior Scientific Officer, Fund for Scientific Research – FNRS
  • Judith Kreukels, Head of Programmes, We in Quantum Development


Moderator:
Dr. Shaeema Zaman, Founder & CEO, Science Melting Pot

 


Session 4: Building Quantum Innovation Ecosystems for Growth, Collaboration, and Impact

14.35 – 15:35
Bohr Stage

Speaker:
Freeke Heijman, QuIC Vice President
Panel: 
  • Freeke Heijman, QuIC Vice President
  • Kristine Helen Falgren, Managing Director, Danish Quantum Community
  • Vita Markevičiūtė, Science and Innovation Advisor, The Research Council of Lithuania
  • Jonathan Legh-Smith, Executive Director, UKQuantum
  • Camilla Johannson, Director, Quantum Sweden Innovation Platform


Moderator:
Kasper Emil Søgaard, Quantum Lead, Danish Business Authority

Special Organiser: Danish Quantum Community


Session 5: Quantum Infrastructure & Capacity Building (Business + Policy)

15.55 – 16:55
Bohr Stage

Keynote Speaker: 
Lene Oddershede, Chief Scientific Officer, Planetary Science & Technology, Novo Nordisk Foundation

Panel:

  • Peter Krogstrup, Professor and CEO, NNF Quantum Computing Programme and Quantum Foundry Copenhagen
  • Dr. Pekka Pursula, Director, Microelectronics and Quantum Research, VTT
  • Jörg Hübner, Director, DTU Nanolab


Moderator:
Maria Egstrand, Head of Unit, Centre for Research-based Innovation and Infrastructure, Danish Agency for Higher Education and Science

 

 

Session 6: Skills, Talent and Education

10.45 – 11:45
Meitner Stage

Speakers:

  • Professor with Special Responsibilities Jacob Sherson, Department of Management, Aarhus University
  • Associate Professor Kim Splittorff, NQCP, The Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen 

Panel:

  • Dr. Araceli Venegas-Gomez, founder and CEO, QURECA
  • Yonuk Chong, Professor, SKKU Advanced Institute of Nanotechnology
  • Dr. Salil Gunashekar, Deputy Director, Science and Emerging Technology Research Group, RAND Europe
  • Dr. Robert Sewell, Vice Director of People, Education and Culture, ICFO


Moderator:
Professor with Special Responsibilities Jacob Sherson, Department of Management, Aarhus University

Special Organiser: European Quantum Readiness Center

 


Session 7: Is Collaboration Key to Europe’s Quantum Leadership?

13.15– 14:15
Meitner Stage

Panel:

  • Peter Christian Bech-Nielsen, Editor & Tech Correspondent
  • Jakob Svagin, Director, BII Quantum
  • Mikael Ekman, Political Director, Microsoft Denmark


Moderator:
Samyia Beg, Chief Adviser, Danish Chamber of Commerce

Special Organiser: Danish Chamber of Commerce