Quantum Industry Day in Switzerland 2026

13 Oct 2026 | Zurich, Switzerland

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Event agenda

Tuesday, 13 October 2026

08:15 - 09:00

09:00 - 09:05

Welcome & Opening

Location:Main StageTrack:Keynote session

09:05 - 09:25

Overview of Quantum Computing

Location:Main StageTrack:Keynote session

09:25 - 09:45

Overview of Quantum-Safe Security

Location:Main StageTrack:Keynote session

Jordan Shapiro - President & General Manager, Quantum Platform at IonQ (tbc)

09:45 - 10:05

Overview of Quantum Instrumentation

Location:Main StageTrack:Keynote session

Prof. Kirsten Moselund - Paul Scherrer Institut and EPFL

10:05 - 10:35

10:35 - 10:55

Overview of Quantum Sensing

Location:Main StageTrack:Keynote session

Prof. Christian Degen - ETH Zürich

10:55 - 11:15

Overview of Quantum Supply Chain

Location:Main StageTrack:Keynote session

11:15 - 12:00

Panel Discussion

Location:Main StageTrack:Keynote session

12:00 - 12:10

Wrap-up and conclusion

Location:Main StageTrack:Keynote session

12:10 - 14:00

12:20 - 14:00

Meetings

b2b Meetings

Location:
  • B2B area

Meeting duration:20 minutes time slots

14:00 - 16:00

Session: Quantum Computing

Location:Main StageTrack:Session: Quantum Computing

Exploring the latest advances in quantum computing, showcasing cutting-edge research, industrial applications, and emerging collaborations within Switzerland’s quantum ecosystem.

14:00 - 16:00

Session: Quantum Instrumentation

Location:Room 6Track:Session: Quantum Instrumentation

Presenting the latest development in enabling technologies for quantum computing, sensing and communications.

14:00 - 16:00

Session: Quantum Sensors

Location:Room 7Track:Session: Quantum Sensors

Showcasing how quantum technologies are already delivering impact from medical diagnostics to ultra-precise timing and synchronization and highlight concrete applications developed in Switzerland.

14:00 - 16:00

Session: Quantum-Safe Security

Location:Room 4Track:Session: Quantum-Safe Security

Exploring the transition to post-quantum cryptography and QKD deployment strategies through practical migration steps and industry standards.

16:00 - 16:30

16:30 - 17:30

Session: Business Development

Location:Room 6Track:Session: Business Development

What it takes to take quantum from lab to market from the perspectives of start-ups, VCs, and industry.

16:30 - 17:30

Session: International Quantum

Location:Room 7Track:Session: International Quantum

Quantum innovation is not limited by borders. This session brings together international leaders and policymakers to offer a comparative look at how different regions are approaching quantum development.

16:30 - 17:30

Session: Quantum Career

Location:Main StageTrack:Session: Building a Quantum Career

Navigating the wide range of career opportunities in the quantum industry through insights from professionals across the ecosystem.

16:30 - 17:30

Session: Supply Chain

Location:Room 4Track:Session: Supply Chain

This exploratory session invites SMEs and established industry players to discover emerging opportunities within the quantum hardware ecosystem.

17:30 - 19:30