Danish Quantum Community, together with the Danish Ministry of Industry, Business and Financial Affairs and the Danish Business Authority, is pleased to announce the 3rd Quantum Industry Day, taking place on May 27th, 2026.
The event is co-organised and kindly supported by with the Danish Chamber of Commerce, Novo Nordisk Foundation and BioInnovation Institute.
As quantum technologies continue to gain strategic importance worldwide, this year’s conference will bring together key stakeholders from academia, industry, and government to explore the potential of quantum technologies and discuss how Denmark can strengthen its position in the global quantum landscape.
Throughout the day, keynotes and panel discussions with leading voices across the quantum ecosystem will provide insights into growth opportunities, scaling challenges, and how to strengthen public-private collaboration.
The 2026 edition will include a startup corner with Danish quantum companies, and a pitch sessions showcasing emerging companies from the NATO DIANA program and Quantum Innovation Challenge, giving ventures the opportunity to connect directly with investors, corporates, and ecosystem partners.
Quantum Industry Day 2026 provides a unique platform to explore business opportunities, foster collaboration, and engage with the Danish quantum ecosystem and the broader innovation network.
Date:
27th of May, 2026
09.30 – 16.00
Location:
Scandic Falkoner, Falkoner Alle 9,
2000 Frederiksberg
Quantum Industry Day 2026 – Program
08.30 – 09.30: Registration and coffee I Exhibition area is open
09.30 – 9.40: Official opening and welcome
Andreas Bock Michelsen, Novo Nordisk Foundation Quantum Computing Programme (NQCP)
Brian Mikkelsen, CEO at Danish Chamber of Commerce
09.40 – 10.00: DQC’s vision for Quantum in Denmark
By Nikolaj Zinner, Chair of DQC
10.00 – 10.20: Keynote – Denmark in the global quantum race
Peter Krogstrup, CEO of NQCP, CEO of Quantum Foundry, Professor at Niels Bohr Institute
10.20 – 10.50: Panel: What does it take to build a world-class quantum ecosystem?
This panel explores what it takes to build a world-class quantum ecosystem – from excellence in research and securing access to talent and capital, state-of-the-art infrastructure to industry adoption and societal impact. As global competition accelerates, nations are racing to turn quantum breakthroughs into real economic and strategic advantage. Where does Denmark stand in this landscape anddoes Denmark have what it takes to play in the big league?
Peter Krogstrup, CEO of NQCP, CEO of Quantum Foundry, Professor at Niels Bohr Institute
Jakob Ellemann-Jensen, Deputy Director, Danish Chamber of Commerce
Cecilie Brøkner, CEO at Innovation Fund Denmark
Søren Stobbe, co-founder and CSO of Lizard Photonics, Professor at DTU Electro
Moderated by Kristine Helen Falgren, Managing Director of DQC
10.50 – 11.10: Coffee break
11.10 – 11.40: Panel: Voices of DQC – defining success in a global race
Denmark has strong foundations in quantum – but what will it take to move into the global top tier? This panel brings together leading voices from industry and academia to explore what success looks like for various types of stakeholders. Should Denmark focus on talent development, scalable production, or leadership within selected niches? The discussion will focus on strategic priorities levering experiences and perspectives from Danish industry representatives.
Sune Bro Dunn, CTO at Topsil GlobalWafers
Mark Jones, CEO/CTO and co-founder of Molecular Quantum Solutions
Hans Stærkind, CEO & co-founder Magnolia Quantum Sensing, Postdoc Niels Bohr Institute
Hans Jayatissa, Quantum Lead, GLobalConnect
Moderated by Karen Guldbæk Schmidt, Senior Consultant, UCPH Lighthouse
11.40 – 12.10: Panel: Turning Nordic ambition into action
In May 2025, the Nordic Prime Ministers and Heads of Government issued a joint statement calling for strengthened cooperation to ensure that the region remains at the forefront of global quantum developments and translates this position into tangible societal and economic value.
This panel brings together leading Nordic voices to examine how this ambition can be operationalised in practice. The discussion will focus on identifying priority areas where joint Nordic action can deliver clear added value – particularly in scaling industry, aligning infrastructure, and strengthening engagement with European initiatives.
Sindre Bornstein, CEO of Nordic Innovation
Ebba Carbonnier, CEO of QuNorth
Leif Nordlund, Regional Manager at IQM
Ditte Bjerregaard, Chief Strategy Officer at Quantum Denmark
Moderated by Camilla Johansson, Director of QSIP
12.10 – 13.00: Lunch break
13.00 – 13.20: Fireside chat: International quantum M&A trends – what is the right European approach?
This fireside chat will explore international quantum M&A trends and how European quantum companies can navigate an increasingly competitive global landscape. The conversation will examine strategies such as dual listings, the role of public civil and military programs, and whether Europe’s current regulatory and financing framework is fit for scaling European quantum companies.
Dr. Thierry Botter, Executive Director of the European Quantum Industry Consortium (QuIC)
Dr. Owen Lozman, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of 55 North
Moderated by Anne Marie Engtoft Meldgaard, Tech Ambassador
13.20 – 13.50 Panel: European pathways to global competitiveness in quantum
The Quantum Europe Strategy and the forthcoming Quantum Act signal a shift towards a more coordinated and outcome-oriented European approach to quantum technologies, closely linked to the broader competitiveness agenda. This panel examines how these initiatives can translate into practical pathways for scaling quantum startups and strengthening engagement with industrial end users. Bringing together European and Danish perspectives, the discussion will focus on where targeted collaboration can deliver the greatest impact – across value chains, between ecosystems, and in creating the demand conditions needed for commercialisation.
Dr. Doru Tanasa, European Commission
Dr. Thierry Botter, Executive Director of The European Quantum Industry Consortium (QuIC)
Andreas Espersen, Director of Danish Industry Digital
Peter Lodahl, Founder and Chief Quantum Officer at Sparrow Quantum, Professor at Niels Bohr Institute
Moderated by Lykke Friis, CEO of Think Tank Europe
13.50 – 14.20: Pitch session with NATO DIANA quantum startups
Introduction to NATO DIANA by Robert Spaima.
Pitch session for the 3rd cohort of BII Quantum Lab in collaborations with NATO Diana startups. The session will include an introductions to the DIANA programme followed by pitches from the startups Beyond Blood Diagnostics, Rotonium, AdamantQ.
14.20 – 14.40: Coffee break
14.40 – 15.30: Pitch session with NATO DIANA quantum startups
Pitch session from the following NATO DIANA startups; AmorphiQ, Evolunar, LevelQuantum, Winse Power.
15.30 – 16.00: Quantum Innovation Challenge Finale
The Quantum Innovation Challenge 2025 brings together researchers, start-ups, and students worldwide to explore how quantum computing and quantum-inspired algorithms can advance biopharmaceutical innovation. Selected teams gained exclusive access to the Gefion Supercomputer to tackle real-world problems in drug development through collaborative and open research.
Speaker announcements
Brian Mikkelsen
CEO
Danish Chamber of Commerce
Nikolaj Zinner
Chair of DQC Co-founder Kvantify
Cecilie Brøkner
CEO Innoavation fund
Peter Krogstrup
CEO of Quantum Foundry Copenhagen, CEO of NQCP, professor at Niels Bohr Institute
Søren Stobbe
Professor, Co-founder and CSO of Lizard Photonics & professor at DTU Electro
Jakob Elleman-Jensen
Deputy Director, Danish Chamber of Commerce
Sune Bro Duun
CTO, Topsil GlobalWafers
Mark Jones
CEO/CTO and co-founder of Moleqular Quantum Solutions
Owen Lozman
Managing partner, 55North
Ditte Bjerregaard
Chief strategy officer, Quantum Denmark
Hans Stærkind
CEO & Founder, Magnolia Quantum Solutions
Sindre Bornstein
CEO, Nordic innovation
Ebba Carbonnier
CEO, QuNorth
Camilla Johansson
Director, QSIP
Thierry Botter
Executive director, The European Quantum Industry Consortium (QuIC)
Andreas Espersen
Director of Danish Industry Digital
Peter Lodahl
Founder and Chief Quantum Officer at Sparrow Quantum, professor at NBI University of Copenhagen
Lykke Friis
Director, Think Tank Europa
Robert Spaima
Program manager, NATO DIANA
Leif Nordlund
Regional manager, IQM
Karen Guldbæk Schmidt
Innovation advisor/Chief consultant, Copenhagen University
Hans Jayatissa
Quantum Lead, GlobalConnect
Anne Marie Engtoft Meldgaard
Tech Ambassador, The Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Doru Tanasa
Policy Officer,
European Commission
For exhibitors
Get in touch with Victoria Winther at viwn@dqc.dk to learn more about the opportunities.
Exhibition is free for DQC partners. For non-partners, the fee is 2,000 + VAT DKK.
Please note that space is limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Exhibitors at the event
Side event
Fact Finding Mission
For Investors
In connection with QID, DQC together with the BII and Invest in Denmark (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark) will organize a program on May 26th for international investors where they can be introduced to the Danish quantum ecosystem and meet high level and key stakeholders.
Participants will also be invites for a VIP matchmaking event with Danish and international quantum startups organized in collaboration with the British Embassy in Denmark.
To request more information and apply for participation please contact: mebura@um.dk
Side event
Fact Finding Mission
For quantum startups
In connection with QID, DQC together with the BII and Invest in Denmark (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark) will organize a program on May 26th for international quantum startups where they can be introduced to the Danish quantum ecosystem and meet high level and key stakeholders.
Participants will also be invited for a VIP matchmaking event with Danish and international VCs organized in collaboration with the British Embassy in
Denmark.
To request more information and apply for participation please contact: mebura@um.dk