Jeremy Hilton
Scalable Hardware Lead
Google Quantum AI
QCIS Hub
EU Edition · Leuven, Belgium
Quantum Infra Summit EU
Computing & Secured Networks
For the Next Era of Global Power
Date
1–2 October 2026
Two-Day Summit
Location
Leuven
European Union
Format
Executive Summit
Early Registration
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The world's leading independent R&D hub in nanoelectronics and digital technologies — and home of Europe's most advanced quantum cleanrooms.
imec-int.com5,500+Researchers
600+Industry Partners
Est. 1984Leuven, Belgium
Three Pillars
Computing · Sensing · Secure Networks
Location
IMEC Headquarters — Leuven, Belgium
Focus
EU sovereignty · EuroQCI · NIST PQC
Format
2-day summit · Government + industry
About this edition
Where the policy
conversation starts.
The European edition broadens the scope to computing, sensing, and secure networks — the three pillars of quantum infrastructure critical to European strategic autonomy. Hosted at IMEC Headquarters in Leuven, the summit bridges the EU Quantum Flagship programme, NATO quantum sensing priorities, and post-quantum cryptography deployment across European critical infrastructure.
Speaker Highlights
Voices shaping
quantum Europe.
8+ executive-level speakers from the world's leading quantum hardware companies, government programmes, and research institutions.
Dr. Jan Goetz
Co-Founder & CEO
IQM Quantum Computers
Dr. Loïc Henriet
Chief Technology Officer
PASQAL
Dr. James Palles-Dimmock
Chief Executive Officer
Quantum Motion
Dr. Heike Riel
IBM Fellow, Head Quantum & AI Technologies
IBM Research
Dr. Ben Bloom
CEO
Atom Computing
Programme Tracks
Ten sessions across two days.
The programme spans computing, sensing, and secure networks — the three pillars of European quantum infrastructure — across two full days at IMEC Headquarters, Leuven.
01 / Pillar
Quantum Computing
From prototype to production — the hardware, software, and infrastructure challenges facing the utility-era quantum computer in Europe.
- Error correction & fault-tolerant architectures
- Cryogenic & photonic hardware scaling
- Quantum-classical hybrid workloads
- Cloud access, QPU benchmarking & standards
02 / Pillar
Quantum Sensing
Beyond computing — how quantum sensors are redefining precision measurement in defence, navigation, and scientific discovery.
- Atomic clocks & gravimeters for positioning
- Quantum magnetometers for medical imaging
- Inertial sensing for GPS-denied navigation
- Government & defence sensing programmes
03 / Pillar
Secure Networks & Post-Quantum Crypto
Post-quantum cryptography and quantum key distribution — preparing critical infrastructure for the cryptographically relevant quantum era.
- NIST PQC standards: deployment timelines
- Quantum key distribution (QKD) networks
- Crypto-agile migration for telecom & finance
- EuroQCI & EU sovereignty initiatives
04 / Pillar
Global Power & Geopolitics
How quantum capability is reshaping the balance of strategic power — and how Europe positions itself between US technology leadership and emerging quantum nations.
- EU–US quantum partnership & sovereignty
- Export controls & dual-use technology
- Quantum supply chain across member states
- Funding cycles: EU Quantum Flagship
05 / Pillar
Defence & Critical Infrastructure
Quantum technology in operational deployment — from NATO procurement to financial infrastructure and the energy grid.
- NATO & EDA quantum sensing programmes
- Financial services & crypto-agility
- Energy grid & telecom resilience
- Procurement pathways for dual-use quantum
Summit Topics
Ten sessions.
Two days, one agenda.
Five sessions per day across computing, sensing, and secure networks — the three pillars of European quantum infrastructure.
Day 1
01 / Keynote⌁ Opening
KEYNOTE — Quantum Architecture Race to Utility Scale
An insightful keynote on the global race to develop scalable quantum computing architectures capable of achieving practical utility across industry, research, and enterprise applications.
02 / Session
POLICY LEADERSHIP IN ACTION — How Europe's Quantum Nations Are Building the Infrastructure Agenda
A high-level discussion on how Europe's leading quantum nations are shaping policy, investment, and collaborative infrastructure strategies to accelerate the region's quantum technology leadership.
03 / Session
QUANTUM‑ACCELERATED AI: Infrastructure, Security, and the Race to Scale
An engaging session exploring how quantum technologies are reshaping AI infrastructure, enhancing security frameworks, and accelerating the global race to scale next-generation computing capabilities.
04 / Session
Quantum Error Correction in Practice: The Road to the First Logical Qubit
A discussion examining the practical challenges, breakthroughs, and engineering strategies driving the race toward achieving the first reliable logical qubit through quantum error correction.
05 / Session
EARLY ADOPTERS — Building Quantum Infrastructure for Real‑World End Users
An insightful discussion on how early adopters are leveraging real-world use cases and measurable outcomes to build the business case for continued investment in quantum infrastructure and emerging technologies.
Day 2
01 / Keynote⌁ Opening
KEYNOTE — The Hardware Frontier: Building the Quantum Infrastructure of the Future
A forward-looking keynote exploring the next generation of quantum hardware innovations and the infrastructure foundations required to scale future quantum computing ecosystems.
02 / Session
FROM PILOT LINE TO PRODUCTION — Building Europe's Quantum Manufacturing Ecosystem
An in-depth look at how Europe is advancing from pilot initiatives to scalable production capabilities in building a competitive and resilient quantum manufacturing ecosystem.
03 / Session
THE HARDWARE ENABLING STACK — EDA, Control Systems, Cryogenics & Interconnects
An exploration of the critical hardware enabling stack — including EDA tools, control systems, cryogenics, and interconnect technologies — powering the advancement of scalable quantum infrastructure.
04 / Session
QUANTUM RISING STARS
A spotlight session featuring emerging leaders and innovators driving breakthrough advancements in quantum technologies, shaping the future of the industry through research, entrepreneurship, and real-world applications.
05 / Session
MARKET INTELLIGENCE & INVESTOR PERSPECTIVES
An insightful session exploring the latest quantum market trends, investment landscapes, and strategic perspectives shaping the future growth of the quantum industry.
Venue & Accommodation
Where the summit
comes together.
Leuven, Belgium · 1–2 October 2026. The summit hosts delegates at the imec Headquarters.
⌁ Summit Venue
Summit
imec Headquarters
Date
1–2 October 2026
Time
7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Location
Leuven, Belgium
imec 1 Kapeldreef 75, 3001 Leuven, Belgium
Venue Website
⌁ Gala Dinner
Cocktail Reception and Gala Dinner
De Hoorn
Date
1 October 2026
Time
18:00 – 21:00
Location
Leuven, Belgium
Sluisstraat 79, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
Our gala takes place in the original Stella Artois brewery, a protected heritage site in the heart of Leuven.
Cocktail from 18:00 in the Brew Hall, where the first Stella Artois was brewed one hundred years ago.
Dinner from 19:00 in the Machine Room, the beating heart of the brewery.
Passes & Registration
Reserve your
delegate pass.
Attendance is intentionally limited to preserve the quality of executive dialogue. Each pass tier corresponds to a specific delegate type — register directly via theisig.com.
Exhibiting partners
Tabletop
- 2 attendee passes
- Tabletop (≈ 5ft × 2ft) plus 2 chairs
- 2 branded banners + draped tablecloth
- Access to all presentations & networking
- Company profile on event website
- Onsite banner
Supplier-side companies
Supplier Partner Pass
- 1 VIP Pass
- Access to all presentations, panels & networking
- Onsite hospitality (lunch, dinner, refreshments)
- Personal Account Manager
- Branded as event partner — logo + onsite banner
- Company profile on website + event brochure
Industry associates
Associate Pass
- 1 VIP Pass
- Access to all networking, presentation & panel sessions
- Onsite hospitality (lunch, dinner, refreshments)
- Personal Account Manager
- Company logo & profile on event website
Investors & venture funds
Investor Networker Pass
- 1 VIP Pass
- Access to all networking, presentation & panel sessions
- Onsite hospitality (lunch, dinner, refreshments)
- Personal Account Manager
- Company logo & profile on event brochure + website
Universities & research labs
Academia Pass
- 1 VIP Event Pass
- Access to all networking, presentation & panel sessions
- Onsite hospitality (lunch, dinner, refreshments)
- Personal Account Manager
- Company logo & profile on event website
Early Registration
Secure your place at
Computing & Secured Networks.
Attendance is intentionally limited to preserve the quality of executive dialogue. Register a delegate pass via theisig.com — or reach out directly about sponsorship.
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