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Unlocking Quantum: the next frontier for Computing

September 11, 2026 · 11:00–13:00 CEST Online · Live streaming English

Description

As the global race for technological leadership develops, Quantum Computing is emerging as a new arena for digital sovereignty, one where the rules of competition are still being written and key players are yet to be determined. Unlike other digital domains where market dynamics have already consolidated around a handful of dominant players, Quantum Computing is still in a pre-competitive phase, with technology readiness levels still maturing and market equilibria yet to be defined.
The upcoming event, in collaboration with the Quantum Computing & Communication Observatory, will thus explore Quantum Computing as a frontier of Europe’s digital future, examining the forces shaping its evolution and the choices that will determine who leads the next wave of computing infrastructure, bringing together voices from institutions, hardware supply companies, and organizations across multiple sectors that are already experimenting with quantum computers.

On the day of the event, the presentation and any additional materials will be available for free download.

Programme

  • 11:00 Welcome and introduction Alessandro Piva European Digital Tech Watch
  • 11:10 Quantum computing as a strategic lever for national competitiveness Marina Natalucci Quantum Computing & Communication Obs.
  • 11:20 Keynote Speech: European Commission Laurent Olislager Quantum Technologies Team Leader at DG CNECT European Commission
  • 11:40 Overview of the supply-side landscape Beatrice Goretti Quantum Computing & Communication Obs.
  • 11:55 Hardware suppliers Roundtable Felix Rohde CEO, Alpine Quantum Technologies Federico Mattei Quantum Business Developer, IBM Markus Bendele Head of Services e Germany Country Manager, IQM
  • 12:20 The end user scenario Margherita Moroni Quantum Computing & Communication Obs.
  • 12:35 Demand-side companies Roundtable Leonardo (speaker to be confirmed) Fortinet (speaker to be confirmed) Other (speaker to be confirmed)
  • 12:55 Closing and next steps European Digital Tech Watch

Topics addressed

European Digital Watch Cloud & Infrastructure Cybersecurity Digital Infrastructures Quantum Computing & Communication

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