Strategic Conference: Impact of QuantERA 2016–2026

The Strategic Conference: Impact of QuantERA 2016–2026, organised by the QuantERA Consortium together with the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) as one of its members, and the National Centre of Competence in Research “Spin Qubits in Silicon” (NCCR SPIN), will take place on 28–29 September 2026 in Basel, Switzerland.

The conference will mark 10th anniversary of the QuantERA Programme, celebrating a decade of collaboration and progress in quantum research and innovation. The event will highlight key achievements since the QuantERA launch in 2016, reflect on the opportunities and collaborations enabled through the Programme, and look ahead to its future role within the evolving EU quantum funding landscape. The conference will also highlight the importance of fostering an inclusive research culture in quantum science.

The event will bring together distinguished participants from academia, industry, and national and European institutions—including representatives of the European Commission—as well as research funding organisations and the Quantum Flagship representatives. Through keynote talks and thematic discussions, the Programme will foster knowledge exchange, community building, and new collaborations within the rapidly evolving quantum ecosystem.

In addition, the conference will serve as a final review seminar for projects funded under QuantERA Call 2021, and act as a kick-off event for projects to be selected under Call 2025.

Please note that the registration will be open exclusively only for the invited individuals involved in the QuantERA Programme. 

Preliminary Agenda

IQ – Impact of QuantERA

To celebrate its 10th anniversary, QuantERA has launched a dedicated “IQ” Action highlighting the scientific value generated by the Programme.

As research projects lie at the core of QuantERA, the initiative aims to showcase bold and innovative ideas put into practice and, above all, the people who make them possible.

Projects funded by QuantERA have been invited to prepare materials presenting their research activities and illustrating their impact on the quantum science and technology landscape. These materials will be published gradually over the coming months.

One of the highlights of the Strategic Conference agenda will be the finale of the IQ Action, including the announcement of the winners.

You can read more about the action here.

Format

The Strategic Conference will bring together Parties involved in the Programme and will serve as a spot for QuantERA-funded projects presentations, strategic discussions and scientific networking.

PARTICIPANTS:

KEY POINTS:

Projects presentations
To reflect on achievements, challenges, success stories, commercially relevant applications
All projects funded under Call 2021 – highlights of results

Poster session of the QuantERA Projects
All projects funded under Call 2025 – introduction and planned results
Projects funded under Call 2023 – progress of the projects

Discussions and insights
Panel sessions and keynote speeches on key topics

Networking forum
Enabling transnational collaboration

Venue

University of Basel
Physics Department
Klingelbergstrasse 82,
4056 Basel, Switzerland

Organisers:

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Travel information

From Basel EuroAirport:

  • By taxi: The Physics Department is a 10-minute drive from the airport. Taxi services are readily available.
  • By public transport: Take bus line 50 towards Basel Bahnhof SBB. Stop at Kannenfeldplatz. Walk about 7 minutes to the Physics Department (500 m). Overall traveling time 20 minutes.

From Basel SBB Train Station:

  • On foot: The Physics Department is a 35-minute walk (2,3 km) from the station.
  • By public transport: Bus lines 50 (Direction EuroAirport) and 30 (Direction Basel Badischer Bahnhof) provide quick access to the Physics Department from SBB Train Station. Overall traveling time 15 minutes. Tram 11 (Direction St. Louis Grenze). Stop at St. Johanns-Tor and walk 5 minutes to the Physics Department. Overall travelling time 20 minutes.
  • By taxi: A taxi ride from the station takes about 5 minutes.
Contact

Should you have any questions, get in touch with us:

QuantERA: [email protected]

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