Quantum Horizons Conference: Science – Policy – Society
TheQuantum Horizons Conference: Science – Policy – Society, organized by the QuantERA Consortium and the Polish Ministry of Science and Higher Education, in collaboration with the European Quantum Flagship, was held on 7 May 2025 in Gdańsk, Poland, under the Polish Presidency of the EU.
This event brought together distinguished guests from academia, industry, as well as national and European institutions—including officials from the European Commission—alongside representatives of research funding organisations and the Quantum Flagship.
The conference agenda facilitated discussions on the latest advancements in quantum science and technology, encourage knowledge exchange, and foster collaborations within the field.
It is a deeply immersive experience into the history and legacy of the Solidarity movement, a key driver of political transformation in Central and Eastern Europe. Divided into seven thematic rooms, it provides a multi-faceted exploration of pivotal events, from the birth of Solidarity during the 1980 Gdańsk Shipyard strike to the movement’s impact on the collapse of communism and the broader democratisation of Europe.
The intention to participate in the European Solidarity Centre Tour should be indicated in the main registration form. Participation is subject to availability on a first-come, first-served basis. Further details regarding participation will be communicated at a later stage via email.
16thKCIK-ICTQT Symposium on Quantum Information
Please note that the conference will be followed by scientific sessions of the annual Symposium of the National Quantum Information Centre in Gdańsk, planned from 7 – 10 May 2025. Further information about this meeting will be provided by its organisers in due time. More information about the event can be found here: 16th KCIK-ICTQT Symposium on Quantum Information
Speakers
We are excited to announce that numerous distinguished guests and speakers will be joining our event. Please note that the list of speakers is continuously being updated.
Prof Ticijana Ban, University of Zagreb
Prof Konrad Banaszek, QuantERA Scientific Coordinator; National Science Centre Poland
Prof Mohamed Bourennane, Stockholm University
Prof Teodor Buchner, Warsaw University of Technology and Polish Quantum Technology Cluster
Prof Artur Ekert, University of Oxford and Centre for Quantum Technologies Singapore
Dr Serguei Fedortchenko, National Agency for Research France
Alberto Gago Fernández, Director of the Office for a Digital Spain 2030, Ministry for the Digital Transformation and of the Civil Service, Spain
Prof Elisabeth Giacobino, French National Centre for Scientific Research
Prof Krzysztof Jóźwiak, Director of National Science Centre Poland
Dr Anna Kamińska, QuantERA Project Coordinator, Creotech Instruments SA
Dr Laure Le Bars, SAP, President of European Quantum Industry Consortium
Prof Gerd Leuchs, QuantERA Strategic Advisory Board Member; Max Planck Society
Dr Anna Musiał, QuantERA Project Coordinator, Wroclaw University of Science and Technology
Dr Akshata Shenoy, University of Gdańsk, International Centre for Theory of Quantum Technologies
Prof Florian Schreck, University of Amsterdam
Dr Thomas Skordas, Deputy Director General, DG for Communications Networks, Content and Technology, European Commission
Henna Virkkunen, Vice-president for Technological Sovereignty, Security and Democracy, European Commission
Prof Piotr Wcisło, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun
Venue
The European Solidarity Centre (ECS) in Gdańsk is a landmark dedicated to celebrating the Solidarity movement. This unique institution combines a museum, library, and cultural space, offering interactive exhibitions that chronicle the rise of Solidarity, the fall of communism, and the journey towards freedom in Poland and across Eastern Europe.
The ECS also serves as a hub for intercultural dialogue, education, and the promotion of democratic values.
Venue address:
European Solidarity Centre
pl. Solidarności 1
80-863 Gdańsk, Poland
photo: Grzegorz Mehring
photo: ECS archive
Travel information
From Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport:
By taxi: The ECS is approximately a 20-minute drive from the airport. Taxi services and ride-hailing apps are readily available.
By public transport: Take bus line 210 towards Gdańsk Główny Main Train Station. From there, the ECS is a 15-minute walk or a short bus ride from the Gdańsk Główny Main Train Station and Plac Solidarności stops.
From Gdańsk Główny Main Train Station:
On foot: The ECS is about a 15-minute walk (1 km) from the station. Follow the signs towards the historic Gdańsk Shipyard.
By public transport: Bus lines 106 and 130 provide quick access to the ECS from the Gdańsk Główny Main Train Station and Plac Solidarności stops.
By taxi: A taxi ride from the station takes about 5 minutes.
Accommodation
We would like to recommend the following hotels for your stay in Gdańsk:
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