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.
Registration is open only to 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.
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.
Representatives of:
– European Commission
– Quantum Flagship
– Scientific Community
– Industry Entities
and other distinguished guests
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
Sessions and Speakers
Numerous distinguished guests and speakers will be joining our event. Please note that the list of speakers is continuously being updated.
28September
OPENING SESSION
Speakers
Dominik ZumbühlQuantERA SAB; Director of NCCR SPIN, University of Basel
Rainer Wallny Academic Board of SNSF; Professor of Physics at ETH Zurich
Primo SchärVice President for Research, University of Basel
Tomasz DietlP.I. International Research Centre - MagTop, Institute of Physics, Polish Academy of Sciences; President of Council, NCN Poland
28September
SHAPING THE FUTURE OF QUANTUM FUNDING IN EUROPE
Keynotes
This session provides a high-level policy perspective on the evolving landscape of quantum technology funding in Europe. It will outline key strategic directions, instruments and governance frameworks shaping the future of quantum research and innovation.
Speakers
Oscar DiezDeputy Head of Unit, European Commission, DG CONNECT, Unit C.2 – Quantum Technologies
Eleni DiamantiQuantERA Strategic Advisory Board, CNRS and Sorbonne University; Coordinator of SRIA Preparation
28September
IMPACT OF QUANTERA
Keynotes
The session presents the impact of QuantERA over the past decade, combining programme-level evidence with perspectives from funded projects. It highlights the scale and achievements of the Programme, including early projects that delivered excellent scientific results, initiated lasting international collaborations, and stimulated innovation in quantum technologies. It also emphasises the need to continue funding low- and mid-TRL research, positioning QuantERA as an incubator of new ideas.
Speakers
Konrad BanaszekQuantERA Scientific Coordinator, National Science Centre Poland
Fedor Jelezko QuantERA-funded Project; Institute of Quantum Optics; Centre for Integrated Quantum Science and Technology (IQST); Ulm University
Marzena Szymańska QuantERA-funded Project; University College London
28September
THE FUTURE ROLE OF QUANTERA IN A NEW EUROPEAN QUANTUM ECOSYSTEM
Panel discussion
This panel explores the future role of QuantERA within the evolving European and global quantum ecosystem, drawing on perspectives from policy, research funding organisations, and the scientific community. The discussion will address the importance of continuity in quantum funding, as well as the need to avoid fragmentation and duplication of efforts. It will further consider the role of international cooperation, including the opportunities and risks associated with expanding partnerships beyond Europe.
Moderator
sir Peter KnightQuantERA Strategic Advisory Board, Imperial College London
Speakers
Oscar DiezDeputy Head of Unit, European Commission, DG CONNECT, Unit C.2 – Quantum Technologies
Kap Dong Park Director, KE-QSTCC (Korea-Europe Quantum S&T Cooperation Center)
Thierry DebuisschertQuantERA-funded Project
Anamarija MegličQuantERA Consortium; Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation Slovenia
Elisabeth GiacobinoFrench National Centre for Scientific Research
29September
WHAT QUANTERA MAKES POSSIBLE: FROM PROJECT PROPOSALS TO NEW PATHWAYS
Panel discussion
This panel focuses on the practical value of participation in QuantERA — from developing project ideas to building long-term research and innovation pathways. Bringing together researchers and representatives of the innovation ecosystem, it will examine how QuantERA enables collaboration, supports the development of ambitious projects, and creates opportunities beyond individual grants. The discussion will address how researchers can build on QuantERA results by engaging with existing European initiatives, funding schemes, and infrastructures, and how to move from research outcomes towards applications and market readiness.
Moderator
Andreas WallraffETH Zürich
Speakers
Ortwin Hess QuantERA-funded Project; Trinity College Dublin; The University of Dublin
Chiara MacchiavelloQuantERA-funded Project
Yiwen ChuQuantERA-funded Project; ETH Zürich, Department of Physics
Frederik FlötherQuantumBasel; University of Basel
Thomas StrohmPresident of the European Quantum Industry Consortium
29September
BUILDING QUANTUM FROM WITHIN: TALENT, INCLUSION AND WIDENING PARTICIPATION
Panel discussion
This session will explore inclusiveness and widening participation as a driver of excellence in quantum science, focusing on the added value it brings to research projects. It examines how diverse teams and access to broader networks contribute to stronger scientific outcomes. The panel will also consider how inclusiveness works in practice - building bridges across research communities and enabling wider participation.
Moderator
Florence QuistQuantERA Consortium, Fund for Scientific Research Belgium
Speakers
Mira Wolf-Bauwen Geneva Science and Diplomacy Anticipator
Lydia Sanmarti-VilaEquity, Diversity and Inclusion Working Group, Quantum Flagship
Tomasz SmoleńskiDepartment of Physics, University of Basel
29September
QuantERA Call 2025
Kick off workshop
Practical explanation of the QuantERA-funded project implementation process.
Speakers
Nicoleta DumitracheQuantERA Consortium; Executive Agency for Higher Education, Research, Development and Innovation Funding Romania
Kamila TwardowskaQuantERA Consortium; National Science Centre Poland
29September
CLOSING REMARKS
Speakers
Konrad BanaszekQuantERA Scientific Coordinator, National Science Centre Poland
Jelena KlinovajaVice Co‑Director, NCCR SPIN, University of Basel
Venue
University of Basel
Physics Department
Klingelbergstrasse 82,
4056 Basel, Switzerland
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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.
Accommodation
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Dominik Zumbühl QuantERA SAB; Director of NCCR SPIN, University of Basel
Rainer Wallny Academic Board of SNSF; Professor of Physics at ETH Zurich
Tomasz Dietl P.I. International Research Centre - MagTop, Institute of Physics, Polish Academy of Sciences; President of Council, NCN Poland
