09.00 – 09.30: Registration and coffee l Exhibition area is open

09.30 – 09.50: Official opening  

09.50 – 10.30: Panel: The use and potential of quantum technology in Danish Industry 

In this session we will explore expectations to the adaptation of quantum technologies in key industry sectors such as finance, defence, energy and pharma. We will explore how quantum technology will impact business strategies in the immediate future and contribute to quantum economic advantage more long term. 

Morten Bødskov, Minister of Industry, Business and Financial Affairs, 
Ulrik Nødgaard, Governor of The National Bank of Denmark 
Samant Khajuria, Vicepresident Cyber & Quantum at Terma,
Heidi Østergaard, Head of Digital Innovation at Ørsted
Jeppe Guilford Manuel, Director Data Science EU External Affairs Partnerships, Novo Nordisk

Moderator: Natasha Friis Saxberg, Vice Chair of DQC and CEO of the Danish ICT Industry Association

10.30 – 11.00: Coffee break l Exhibition area is open 

11.00 – 11.30:  Keynote: Quantum technology in a global perspective

Dennis Gyllensporre, Lt Gen (Ret) Dr. Dennis Gyllensporre, Chair of the DIANA Board of Directors 

11.30 – 11.50:  Keynote: Danish quantum strongholds in a European context 

This keynote will explore Denmark’s quantum strengths within the European landscape, highlighting areas where Denmark holds first mover advantages and strategies that nation states can adopt to maintain their competitive advantage. Additionally, it will focus on the critical link between education and industry in developing a strong Quantum workforce.  

Jacob Sherson, Professor with special responsibilities, Aarhus University and Director of European Quantum Readiness Centre

11.50 – 13.00:  Lunch l Exhibition area is open  

13.00 – 14.00:  Pitch session with NATO DIANA Startups 

Pitch session for the 2nd cohort of BII Quantum Lab in collaborations with NATO Diana startups. This session will include an introductions to the DIANA programme followed by pitches from the startups Cogitat, 52 North Health, Quantropi, CUbiQ, and Sensible Biotechnologies 

 14.00 – 14.25:  Quantum technology at the European level – current and upcoming initiatives 

Become updated on quantum advancements in the EU with insights from Denmark’s involvement in the European quantum agenda. Gain a European perspective when one of Europe’s  leading quantum technology experts shares insights from the European industry viewpoint.

Andreas R. Hauptman, Dep. Director General at The Danish Business Authority 
Thierry Botter, Executive Director at European Quantum Industry Consortium (QuIC) 

14.25 – 14.40:  Coffee break l Exhibition area is open 

14.40 – 15.10:  Firesidechat: How do we grow the Danish and European Quantum Ecosystem? 

Everyone agrees that developing quantum technology can only be done through international collaboration but at the same time nation states also wish to develop and protect national industries. How do we balance national and EU policy interests on quantum technology and make sure we can compete internationally?

Thierry Botter,  Executive Director at QuIC
Peter Krogstrup, Chief Executive Director at NNF Quantum Computing Programme (NQCP)
Lene Oddershede, Professor and Senior Vice President, Novo Nordisk Foundation   

Moderated by Nikolaj Wædegaard, Senior Vice President for International affairs & Digital Policy at Danish Chamber of Commerce

15.10 – 15.40:  Panel: Voices from the Danish ecosystem – doing quantum business in Denmark 

In this session we will zoom in on framework and business conditions for quantum technology companies in Denmark. What works and what could be improved?

Lauri Sainiemi, Vice President Fabrication at Microsoft
Basil Garabet, President and CEO at NKT Photonics
Christian Nielsen , CEO and CO-founder at DIASENSE
Jørgen Ellegaard Andersen, Founder and CEO of Qpurpose
and Professor and Head of the Center for Quantum Mathematics at SDU 
Laura Smoliar, CEO of Quantum Denmark 

Moderated by Kristine Helen Falgren, Managing Director at Danish Quantum Community (DQC)

15.40 – 15.45:  Closing remarks l Exhibition area is open until 16.00