EU leaders showcase quantum technology ambitions after signing landmark pact
EU leaders gathering to celebrate the signing of the 'Quantum Declaration' – a commitment by EU countries to recognise the strategic importance of quantum technologies for the scientific and industrial competitiveness of the EU, with the ultimate goal of making Europe the ‘quantum’ valley of the world.
The European Declaration on Quantum Technologies, was formally celebrated by special guests and representatives of Member States at the ‘Shaping Europe’s Quantum Future’ conference today.
Driving a vision for a European strategy for the next quantum decade, EU Commissioner for Internal Market, Thierry Breton, hailed the signing of the Pact as a historic step towards shaping Europe’s quantum future.
In December 2023, the launch of the European Declaration on quantum technologies set the stage for cooperation, investment, and innovation in this critical field. With quantum technologies poised to disrupt industries, transform economies, and address global challenges, the EU stands ready to lead the way in harnessing its transformative potential.
This pact has now been signed by representatives from 20 European countries – including Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, the Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Spain, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Sweden.
Members of European Commission, delegates from signing Member States and Quantum Initiative representatives celebrating the signature of the European Declaration on Quantum Technologies under the auspices of the Belgian Presidency at the ‘Shaping Europe’s Quantum Future’ conference.
Held at the Grand Auditorium of the Belgium Institute of Natural Sciences under the auspices of the Belgian Presidency, the event hosted keynote speeches, panel discussions, and workshops highlighting the EU’s strategy for the ‘Quantum Decade’.
Belgian Quantum Circle
A further highlight of the conference was the unveiling of the Belgium Quantum Circle, an initiative to further collaboration and innovation in quantum technologies within Belgium and across Europe.
The full-day event featured a comprehensive agenda designed to foster discussion in the field of quantum technologies. Speakers – including representatives from leading nanoelectronics R&D hub, Belgium’s Interuniversity Microelectronics Centre (IMEC) – and other leading institutions, shared insights and expertise.
Meanwhile, workshops and panel discussions also focused on the industrialisation of quantum technologies in Europe and on the establishment of Quantum Competence Clusters to pool European strengths in this domain.
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