08.30 – 09.30:Registration and coffee

9.30 – 10.05: Official opening and welcome  

10.05 – 10.20: Keynote    

10.20 – 10.50: Panel: What does it take to build a world-class quantum ecosystem – and does Denmark have what it takes to play in the big league?    

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 and does Denmark have what it takes to play in the big league?  

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.  

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. 

12.10 – 13.00: Lunch break 

13.00 – 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. 

13.50 – 14.10: Keynote

14.10 – 14.30: Coffee break

14.30 – 15.30: Pitch session with NATO DIANA quantum startups  

Pitch session for the 3rd cohort of BII quantum Lab in collaboration with the NATO DIANA startups. This session will include an introduction to the DIANA programme followed by pitches from the startups.   

15.30 – 16.00: Quantum Innovation Challenge Finale  

Meet the finalists of the Quantum Innovation Challenge – the first large scale and international challenge to advance (bio)pharmaceutical R&D with quantum and quantuminspired methods.  The top three teams will present innovative solutions to challenges in pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics (PK/PD) and the winner will be announced. The challenge has been organised by a consortium of Swiss and Danish industry partners, academic groups, startups, public actors, and hardware providers.