Optica Quantum 2.0 Conference and Exhibition
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Optica Quantum 2.0 Conference and Exhibition
01 – 05 June 2025
San Francisco, California, USA
Stimulating and facilitating the development of quantum information science and technology.
On the edge of a technology revolution, Quantum 2.0 refers to the development and use of quantum superposition and entanglement in large engineered systems. Examples of such large quantum systems include quantum computers and simulators, quantum communication networks and arrays of quantum sensors. New technologies will go far beyond the (quantum 1.0) capabilities offered by single systems.
Quantum 2.0 refers to the development and use of many-particle quantum superposition and entanglement in large engineered systems to advance science and technology. Examples of such large quantum systems are quantum computers and simulators, quantum communication networks, and arrays of quantum sensors. New resulting technologies will go far beyond the (quantum 1.0) capabilities.
This conference brings together academics, industry and government scientists, national labs and others working to advance quantum science and technology. Participants will have the opportunity to interact, discover common ground and potentially build collaborations leading to new concepts or development opportunities.
Our goal is to promote the development of mature quantum technologies that will allow us to build Quantum 2.0 systems capable of quantum advantage and to look forward to new scientific frontiers beyond the scope of current technologies.
2025 Technical Program
Optica Quantum 2.0 Conference and Exhibition is open to scientists and engineers interested in developing and using quantum systems and to computer/information scientists interested in processing and controlling information on quantum devices.
Conference Highlights
- Unveiling Quantum 2.0
Dive into the captivating world of quantum computers, simulators, communication networks and arrays of quantum sensors. Quantum 2.0 embraces a diverse range of quantum-enabled platforms, from atoms and solid-state qubits to cutting-edge superconducting quantum circuits. - Interdisciplinary Discourse
Discover the crossroads where quantum innovation intersects with various scientific domains. From groundbreaking applications in computing to transformative leaps in communication and metrology, our conference encourages multifaceted dialogues that unlock new possibilities. - Fostering Collaboration
Connect with luminaries in quantum research, industry pioneers and emerging talents. Forge collaborations, exchange insights and catalyze ideas that will shape the future of Quantum 2.0 technology. - Charting the Quantum Landscape
Explore the challenges and opportunities facing the quantum community. From precision control of quantum systems for unparalleled computational advantages to identifying "killer apps" that redefine technology capabilities, we confront the forefront of quantum advancement. - Building the Quantum Ecosystem
Engage in discussions about the scientific, industrial and economic ecosystem necessary for the successful commercialization of Quantum 2.0 technologies. Shape the landscape that will drive innovation beyond the laboratory. - Society and Beyond
Acknowledge the societal impacts of quantum advancements. Participate in thoughtful deliberations about the benefits, risks and ethical considerations that accompany this transformative era.
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Committees
Program Committee
Hugues de Riedmatten, ICFO - Institut de Ciencies Fotoniques, Spain, Chair
Eden Figueroa, SUNY Stony Brook University, USA, Chair
Ronald Holzwarth, Menlo Systems GmbH, Germany, Chair
Heike Riel, IBM Zurich, Switzerland, Chair
Brian Smith, University of Oregon, USA, Chair
Subcommittees
Quantum Computing
Christopher Eichler, FAU Erlangen, Germany, Subcommittee Chair
Yvonne Gao, National University of Singapore, Singapore
Zeiher Johannes, Max Planck Institute for Quantum Optics, Germany
Kae Nemoto, Okinawa Institute of Science & Technology, Japan
Martin Ringbauer, University of Innsbruck, Austria
Quantum Communications
Eleni Diamanti, CNRS and Sorbonne University, France, Subcommittee Chair
Mikael Afzelius, Universite de Genève, Switzerland
Virginia Lorenz, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA
Joseph Lukens, Arizona State University, USA
Mehdi Namazi, Qunnect Inc., USA
Taofiq Paraiso, Toshiba Research Europe Ltd, UK
Hiroki Takesue, NTT Basic Research Laboratories, Japan
Giuseppe Vallone, Universita degli Studi di Padova, Italy
Janik Wolters, Deutsches Zent f.Luft-u.Raumfahrt eV (W), Germany
Qiang Zhang, University of Science and Technology of China, China
Quantum Photonic, Sources & Detectors
Ana Predojevic, Stockholms universitet, Sweden, Subcommittee Chair
Félix Bussièrres, ID Quantique, Switzerland
Poolad Imany, Icarus Quantum Inc., USA
Mehul Malik, Heriot-Watt University, UK
Peter Mosley, University of Bath, UK
Ruth Oulton, University of Bristol, UK
Katyayani Seal, Single Quantum Inc, USA
Alexander Senichev, Purdue University, USA
Lasers, Optics, Integrated Photonics and Interconnects
Matt Eichenfield, University of Arizona, USA, Subcommittee Chair
Garrett Cole, Thorlabs Inc, USA
Ben Dixon, MIT Lincoln Laboratory, USA
Johannes Fink, California Institute of Technology, USA
Johanna Zultak, Quantinuum, USA
Quantum Sensors, Metrology and New Scientific Horizons
Sven Ramelow, Humboldt Universität zu Berlin, Germany, Subcommittee Chair
Hugo Defienne, Paris Institute of Nanosciences, Sorbonne University, France
Murray Holland, University of Colorado at Boulder, JILA, USA
Gabriela Lemos, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Marianna Safronova, University of Delaware, USA
Kevin Weatherill, Durham University, UK
Past Chairs
Christopher Monroe, Duke University, USA
Michael Raymer, University of Oregon, USA
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Topic Categories
SC1 - Quantum Computing & Simulation
- Quantum algorithms and software
- Validation and error correction
- Atomic qubits (neutrals and ions)
- Spin and charge qubits in solid-state systems
- Optical quantum dot qubits defined by impurities or other defects
- Superconducting quantum circuitry
- Optical- and microwave-controlled qubits
- Optomechanical quantum systems
- All-Optical quantum processing systems
- Novel platforms and materials
SC2 – Quantum Communications
- Quantum Internet
- Quantum repeaters
- Quantum optical memory
- Quantum key distribution
- Quantum-enabling networking technologies
- New applications of quantum networks: e.g., quantum astrometry, quantum network sensing, distributed quantum computing
- Free-Space entanglement distribution
- Deep space communication
- Quantum enhanced measurements (clocks and geodesy, gravitational waves, VLBI)
SC3 - Quantum Photonic Sources & Detectors
- Discrete (single- and multi-photon) sources
- Continuous-variable quantum optical sources
- Discrete and continuous-variable optical detectors
- Theory of quantum detection & measurement
SC4 - Lasers, Optics, Integrated Photonics and Interconnects
- All-optical (passive) implementations
- Matter-Mediated (active) implementations
- Lasers and optical frequency combs
- Laser beam modulation and control
- Photon detection electronics
- Electronics and software for QIST control systems
- Qubit transduction and interconversion
- Photonic quantum frequency conversion
- Quantum photon-device impedance matching
SC5 - Quantum Sensors, Metrology and New Scientific Horizons
- Time crystals
- Applications of QIST in high-energy physics
- Applications of QIST in biology
- Matter-Based quantum-enhanced sensors: e.g., magnetic and electric field sensors, gravimeters, accelerometers and clocks
- Light-Based sensors: e.g., quantum-enhanced imaging, spectroscopy and ranging
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Keynote Speakers
Sir Peter Knight
Imperial College London
100 Years of Quantum: The Journey from Great Science to Societal Impact
Optica Distinguished Lecture Series on Quantum Science and Technology
The United Nations proclaimed 2025 as the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, recognizing 100 years of development of quantum mechanics. Join us in celebrating how quantum changes our world.
About the Speaker
Peter Knight is Chair of the UK National Quantum Technology Programme Strategy Advisory Board and has been involved in the creation of the UK Quantum programme since its inception, including the creation of the UK Quantum Strategy and the commitment of GBP 2.5bn over the next decade to the field. He is a Senior Research Investigator at Imperial College. Peter was knighted in 2005 for his work in optical physics. Knight was the 2004 President of Optica and the 2011 - 2013 President of the Institute of Physics. He was, until 2010, chair of the UK Defense Scientific Advisory Council and remains a UK Government science advisor.
Alexander Ling
Centre for Quantum Technologies
Building Entanglement Distribution Networks
Optica Distinguished Lecture Series on Quantum Science and Technology
Entanglement correlations allow distributed quantum systems to be described in the same physical state, and is a resource for many of the technologies that we call Quantum 2.0. What is a practical distance over which we can distribute entanglement? In this session, I will review and discuss the physical layer of the entanglement distribution network, including both ground and space segments. I will share some of the lessons we have learned in deploying quantum systems outside the lab and hope to share some of the latest findings from our experiments.
About the Speaker
Professor Alexander Ling, a Principal Investigator from the Centre for Quantum Technologies (CQT) at the National University of Singapore (NUS), has been named Distinguished International Associate (DIA) by the United Kingdom’s (UK) Royal Academy of Engineering for his strong track record of work in quantum communication and quantum networking. He is among 10 researchers and the sole awardee in Singapore selected for the 2024 DIA program, which provides a grant to support his collaborations with UK scientists on quantum space technologies for one year.
His team has been involved in four launch campaigns that place quantum experiments in space. One of these campaigns led to the 2019 deployment of the SpooQy-1 satellite demonstrating entangled photon generation on a nanosatellite. In 2024, his team also participated in the Space Entanglement and Annealing QUantum Experiment (SEAQUE) mission that will test self-healing quantum detectors on the International Space Station.
Carmen Palacios-Berraquero
nu Quantum
Entanglement Fabrics: Weaving the Future of Quantum
Optica Distinguished Lecture Series on Quantum Science and Technology
Scaling out quantum systems relies on creating high-quality entanglement between distant matter qubits, such that computing, communications or sensing protocols and operations can be run at scale between them and the information stored. This distant qubit-qubit entanglement is usually mediated by photons using entanglement swapping operations, and hence it relies on robust and high-fidelity entanglement between matter qubits and photons as a critical first step -- an outstanding challenge in the industry. This talk will address the focus on Nu Quantum's approach to addressing this core challenge, which could unlock the creation of large entangled networks between distant qubits, laying the foundation for a distributed quantum computing fabric at scale. Carmen will also talk about the evolution of the fabric underpinning the quantum ecosystem -- its people -- and what this means for the industry and our future.
About the Speaker
Dr. Carmen Palacios-Berraquero is the Founder and Chief Executive of Nu Quantum. She is an award-winning quantum physicist and inventor who has authored several high-impact research papers and a book based on her doctoral research. Before founding Nu Quantum, Carmen earned her PhD in physics at the University of Cambridge and an undergraduate degree at Imperial College London. In addition to her work at Nu Quantum, she serves on the Technical Advisory Board of the UK’s National Quantum Computing Centre and is a co-founder and director of UKQuantum, the UK’s quantum industry group. Carmen has been the leader of several pro-equality and LGBTQIA+ visibility groups and initiatives in STEM. She has been featured in media outlets such as Wired, Forbes, BBC and Sifted.
Christopher Monroe
Duke University
Quantum Computing: Hype, Hope and Fun
Quantum computers exploit the bizarre features of quantum physics - uncertainty, entanglement, and measurement - to perform impossible tasks using conventional means. These may include the computing and optimizing over ungodly amounts of data, breaking encryption standards and simulating models of chemistry and materials. Tempering the hype are the facts that (a) few use cases can be proven and (b) quantum computers are notoriously hard to build and scale. Nevertheless, many important problems, known and unknown, will likely never be solved until we have quantum computers. I will discuss the state-of-the-art in quantum computing, led by an uneasy coalition of scientists and engineers from academia, industry and government.
About the Speaker
Christopher Monroe is Professor of ECE and Physics at Duke University and the co-Founder and Chief Scientist of IonQ, Inc. Monroe is an atomic physicist and quantum engineer, specializing in the isolation of individual atoms for applications in quantum information science. At NIST in the 1990s, Monroe co-led the team that demonstrated the first quantum logic gate. At the University of Michigan and the University of Maryland, Monroe’s research group pioneered all aspects of trapped atomic ion based quantum computers, making the first steps toward a scalable, reconfigurable and modular quantum computer system. In 2016, he co-founded IonQ, a startup company leading the way in the fabrication of full-stack quantum computers. Monroe is a member of the National Academy of Sciences and is one of the key architects of the U.S. National Quantum Initiative passed by the United States Congress in 2018.
Jelena Vuckovic
Chip-scale Quantum Many-body Systems with Semiconductor Color Centers in Integrated Photonics
Optically interfaced spin qubits based on diamond and silicon carbide color centers are considered promising candidates for scalable quantum networks and sensors. However, they can also be used to build chip-scale quantum many-body systems with tunable all-to-all interactions between qubits enabled by photonics - useful for quantum simulation and possibly computing.
About the Speaker
Jelena Vuckovic (PhD Caltech 2002) is the Jensen Huang Professor of Global Leadership, Professor of Electrical Engineering and, by courtesy, of Applied Physics at Stanford. She is a member of the National Academy of Sciences and an External Scientific Member of the Max Planck Institute for Quantum Optics. Her awards include the Vannevar Bush Faculty Fellowship, the Geoffrey Frew Fellowship from the Australian Academy of Sciences, the IET A. F. Harvey Engineering Research Prize, the Mildred Dresselhaus Lectureship from MIT, and the Humboldt Prize. She is a Fellow of the APS, Optica, and IEEE. Vuckovic is a co-founder and a lead scientific advisor of SPINS Photonics, and a lead editor of Physical Review Applied.
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Invited Speakers
Optica Quantum 2.0 Conference and Exhibition
- Peter Knight, Imperial College London, United Kingdom
100 Years of Quantum: The Journey from Great Science to Societal Impact Keynote - Alexander Ling, Centre for Quantum Technologies, Singapore
Building Entanglement Distribution Networks Keynote - Christopher Monroe, Duke University, United States
Quantum Computing – Hype, Hope, and Fun Keynote - Carmen Palacios-Berraquero, nu Quantum, United Kingdom
Entangled Futures: The Next Leap in Quantum Science Keynote - Jelena Vuckovic, Stanford University, United States
Chip-scale Quantum Many-body Systems with Semiconductor Color Centers in Integrated Photonics Keynote - Guido Burkard, Universitat Konstanz, Germany
Spin Qubits and Their Coupling to Photons Tutorial - William Munro, Okinawa Inst of Science & Technology, Japan
Quantum Networking and the Future Quantum Internet Tutorial - Olivier Pfister, University of Virginia, United States
Optical Quantum Computing Tutorial - Paul Stankus, Brookhaven National Laboratory, United States
Astrometry Tutorial - Elizabeth Goldschmidt, Univ of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, United States
Solid State Memories - Vladimir Manucharyan, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Switzerland
Title to be Announced - Christoph Marquardt, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität, Germany
Space-based QKD - Reza Nejabati, Cisco Systems Inc., United States
Quantum Data Center: A Vision for the Future of Quantum Computing and Networking - Joshua Nunn, ORCA Computing, United Kingdom
ORCA Computing: Roadmap from Quantum Generative AI to Fault Tolerance - Yasuyuki Ozeki, University of Tokyo, Japan
Quantum Enhancement for Stimulated Raman Scattering Microscopy - Michal Parniak, University of Warsaw, Poland
Error-corrected Quantum Sensing with Rydberg Atoms - Katrin Paschke, Feng Chia University, Germany
Ultra-compat Quantum-nonlinear-interferometer-modules for Mid-IR sensing with Undetected Photons - Jason Petta, University of California Los Angeles, United States
Scalable Quantum Processing in Silicon - Igor Pikovski, Stevens Institute of Technology,
Quantum Gravity Tests Inspired by Quantum Optics: from Single Graviton Detection to Other Near Future Experiments - Michael Raymer, University of Oregon, United States
The Physics Behind Quantum Information Networks - Marianna Safronova, University of Delaware, United States
Title to be Announced - Erhan Saglamyrek, University of California Berkeley, United States
Quantum Networking Efforts - Adam Shaw, Stanford University, United States
Multiplexing Cavity-atom Arrays for Quantum Networks and Science - Neil Sinclair, Harvard University, United States
Thin-film Lithium Niobate Quantum Photonics - Andrew White, University of Queensland, Australia
Using Photons to Find Needles in a Haystack and Test Reality - Emma Wollman, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, United States
Recent Advances in Superconducting Nanowire Single Photon Detectors - Tian Zhong, University of Chicago, United States
Enabling Long-distance Quantum Interconnect with Epitaxial Erbium Qubits and Spin-photon Interfaces
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Special Events
IONS+ Rotterdam
Sunday, 23 June 07:00 - 19:00
Penn Room
Elevating Your Quantum Experience as a Student
Join us for a day of professional development and networking at IONS+ Rotterdam – your gateway to the Optica Quantum 2.0 Conference.
- Professional Development Sessions
Immerse yourself in expert-led talks on scientific communication, presentation skills and effective networking. Optica Ambassadors will help you gain the insights and skills necessary to navigate the conference with confidence. - Networking with Optica Quantum 2.0 Conference Chairs
Engage directly with conference chairs in an exclusive session designed for insightful discussions with luminaries in the quantum field. Benefit from their expertise, and broaden your perspective on your career and your meeting experience. - Cultural Exploration
Cap off the day with a unique cultural event curated by the host Optica student chapter. Designed to socialize with other students attending the conference, you will strengthen your professional network while enjoying beautiful Rotterdam.
Agenda |
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All times reflect Central European Summer Time
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Sunday, 23 June |
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Breakfast |
07:00 |
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Opening Session |
08:30 |
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Professional Development: Networking Skills |
09:00 |
| Coffee Break | 10:00 |
| Congress Chairs Speed Dating: Meet the chairs, invited speakers and other luminaries in the field. |
10:30 |
| Lunch | 12:00 |
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Scientific Communication and Presentation |
13:30 |
| Coffee Break | 14:30 |
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Practice Poster Presentations/Scientific Communication Session |
15:00 |
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How to Give a Plenary Talk: Expanding on Your Three-Minute Presentation |
16:00 |
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Making the Most of Your Congress Experience |
16:30 |
| Closing Session | 17:00 |
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Cultural Exchange: Walking Tour of Rotterdam and Dinner |
19:00 |
Welcome Happy Hour
Sunday, 23 June 17:00 - 18:00
Shipping Hall
This casual networking event starts a busy conference week with an opportunity to meet other attendees, peers and colleagues.
Women in Quantum Networking Event
Monday, 24 June 18:30 - 19:30
Penn Room
Join this informal networking event to meet other women attending the Optica Event, connect with other women in the field and discuss challenges and opportunities. You can meet Optica Ambassadors Tatevik Chalyan, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Belgium, and Gavrielle Untracht, Technical University of Denmark, Denmark, and representatives from WIQD (pronounced “wicked” Women in Quantum Development). This Netherlands-based group brings together women in industry, academia and policy dedicated to connecting and retaining gender minorities in quantum through support, networking and community growth. Please join us to help ensure this Optica Meeting (and our community ar large) is as welcoming and inclusive as possible. All are welcome, regardless of gender.
Meet the Editors
Tuesday, 25 June 13:15 - 14:00
Optica Booth 132, Exhibit Hall
Stop by the Optica booth to join editors for an informal discussion and learn more about our newest journal, Optica Quantum, dedicated to high-impact results in quantum information science and technology enabled by optics and photonics. Bring your questions about preparing manuscripts for submission, understanding acceptance criteria, responding to reviewers, becoming a reviewer and more. The editors welcome your feedback about Optica Publishing Group’s journals. All conference attendees are encouraged to participate.
Tech Talks
Tuesday, 25 June 14:00 - 14:00
Optica Booth #132
Tuesday, 25 June 2024
The Gateway to Salable Quantum Coputing
14:00
Speakers: Hannah Weaver, QphoX, Netherlands & Pim Duivestein, QphoX, Netherlands
ESA's Efforts on Quantum Sensing for Space-based Earth Observation
15:00
Speaker: Aaron Stangfled, European Space Agency, Netherlands
Wednesday, 26 June 2024
Fiber Laser Solutions for Quantum Technologies
14:00
Speaker: Felix Passman, NKT Photonics, Denmark
Clocks, Computing & Communication: Lasers Drive Quantum Technologies
15:00
Speaker: Stephan Ritter, TOPTICA Photonics AG, Germany
Thursday, 27 June 2024
Future Challenges for Superconducting Nanowire Single Photon Detectors
14:00
Speaker: Michiel Dood, Leiden University, Netherlands
Conference Reception
Tuesday, 25 June 18:00 - 19:30
Exchange Hall
Enjoy food and drinks with your friends and colleagues during the conference reception. Admission to the reception is included with a Full Technical registration. Guest tickets may be purchased for EUR 75.
Quantum Ride
Wednesday, 26 June 07:00 - 08:00
Join us for a guided morning bike ride through beautiful Rotterdam. Explore the city's vibrant neighborhoods and iconic landmarks as experienced guides lead you on a journey filled with history, culture and unforgettable sights. Whether you are a seasoned cyclist or a leisurely rider, our carefully curated route ensures a delightful experience for everyone.
Tickets can be purchased when registering for the meeting. Space is limited, so reserve your spot early.
By participating in the tour, you assume all risk of injury, damage or loss and forever waive, hold harmless and discharge Optica from all causes of action and claims for injury, damage or loss of any kind related to your participation in the tour.
Technology Showcase: Thorlabs Quantum Optics Kit
Wednesday, 26 June 10:00 - 10:20
Show Floor Theater, Exhibit Hall
Thorlabs' line of educational products aims to promote physics, optics and photonics by covering many classic experiments, as well as emerging fields of research. In this talk, we will introduce our Quantum Optics Educational Kit enabling students to investigate the quantum properties of single or entangled photons.
Speaker
Roozbeh Shokri, Academic Sales Manager Europe, Thorlabs, Germany
Technology Showcase: The Power of Qubits: Tackling Global Challenges
Thursday, 27 June 10:00 - 10:20
Show Floor Theater, Exhibit Hall
The world has entered a new era of quantum utility, where quantum systems can reliably run circuits at scales inaccessible to brute force classical simulation. This session will introduce key research areas and the quantum roadmap, delve into use cases and show how European organizations are shaping the quantum ecosystem.
Speakers
Maarit Palo, IBM Quantum Strategic Partnerships, Finland
Wim Peeters, IBM Quantum Ambassador, Belgium
Optica Space Optics Technical Group Special Talks and Networking Event
Thursday, 27 June 13:30 - 14:30
Mees I
The Optica Space Optics Technical Group welcomes you to join them for their first special event at Quantum 2.0. The event will begin with a talk from Jorge Piris Rioperez from the European Space Agency on quantum communication in space. Attendees will then have the opportunity to connect with colleagues in their field after the talks.
Closing Toast
Thursday, 27 June 18:00 - 19:00
Exchange Hall
The conference concludes with a farewell toast. It is a time to reflect on the week and discuss learnings with fellow attendees.
Lab Tours
Friday, 28 June 07:00 - 17:00
Tours to local labs will be offered on Friday, 28 June. Transportation and lunch provided. Separate registration is required.
Amsterdam Tour
09:15 – 16:00
Gain an understanding of the quantum-related research in Amsterdam. The program consists of visits to various labs and institutes at the Amsterdam Science Park, including AMOLF, ARCNL, the University of Amsterdam and NIKHEF. In addition, there will be demonstrations from Quix Quantum and Quantum.Amsterdam and presentations from the VU Amsterdam and QuSoft.
Twente Tour
10:30 – 15:30
This tour will give you a glimpse of the quantum-related research in Twente. The program consists of an overview of the university and industry's quantum research portfolio and visits to various labs, including MESA+ NanoLab, Adaptive Quantum Optics Lab and QuiX Quantum.
Eindhoven Tour - This tour has been cancelled.
Delft Tour
10:30 - 16:00
Get an introduction to the community of 700 individuals engaged in quantum technology research and industry in Delft. You will visit QuTech at the Delft University of Technology, and enter some of the labs; and Quantum Delft, where you will meet representatives from the area's fast-growing ecosystem of quantum tech startups and companies.
