PROGRAM
08:30–09:15
Arrival and Registration
WELCOME
09:15–09:25
Opening Speech by Ms Yuriko Backes, Minister of Defence, Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg
OPENING
09:25–09:45
Keynote by M James Appathurai, Deputy Assistant Secretary General, NATO
KEYNOTE
9:45–10:30
The Strategic Impact of the Quantum Race
Policymakers, military leaders and institutional representatives discuss the strategic implications of quantum technologies. The panelists will touch on key topics like defence quantum strategy, emerging disruptive technologies in a geopolitical context industrial capability development and military adoption.
PANEL
10:30–10:45
Networking Coffee Break
BREAK
10:45–11:30
Quantum sky: Leveraging Quantum Technologies for Air and Space Operations
Government, industry and military representatives discuss the impact of quantum technologies on the space and air domain, including space situational awareness, positioning, timing, sensing and secure communications.
PANEL
11:30–12:00
Luxembourg Quantum Strategy and National Initiatives
Presentation of Luxembourg’s quantum strategy and key national initiatives, research and development activities.
PRESENTATION
12:00–13:00
Networking Lunch
LUNCH
13:00–13:15
The Convergence of Quantum Technologies and Artificial Intelligence
Presentation on the convergence of quantum technologies with other emerging and disruptive technologies, including AI, and the potential impact on future defence capabilities beyond human comprehension.
PRESENTATION
13:15–14:00
Quantum Technologies in Defence Applications
Key industry and venture capital representatives discuss practical quantum defence use cases and latest industry developments.
PANEL
14:00–15:00
Quantum Innovation, Use Cases and Technology Demonstrations
Presentations by selected experts and industry showcasing current innovations, operational use cases and solutions. (5x 12min)
- Quantum Sensing for Underwater Detection (FR)
- Quantum Algorithms and QPU Benchmarks (FR)
- Operational Quantum Advantage from Defence Context (UK)
- Quantum Sensing for Navigation and Detection (FR)
- Quantum-Safe Defence Communications: From Research to Operations (LU)
Industry and Academia Pitchings
15:00–15:30
Networking Coffee Break and Exhibition Visit
BREAK
15:30-16:30
Quantum Innovation, Use Cases and Technology Demonstrations
Presentations by selected experts and industry showcasing current innovations, operational use cases and solutions. (5x 12min)
- Diplomacy 4.0: The Quantum Revolution in International Relations (IT)
- Quantum-powered information security (FI)
- Quantum-assisted emergency dispatch and unit routing (LU)
- Open slot
- Open slot
Industry and Academia Pitchings
16:30-17:15
Quantum Defence: Current State and Future Outlook
Expert discussion on the current state of quantum research and the long-term outlook of quantum-enabled defence from a scientific perspective.
PRESENTATION
17:15–17:30
Quantum Materials Research: A Luxembourg Success Story
Presentation of internationally recognised Luxembourg research on silicon-based quantum chips for future computing and sensing applications.
PRESENTATION
17:30–17:45
Closing Remarks
CLOSING
17:45–21:00
Evening Networking Reception (Dinner & Cocktail)
EVENING