The Strategic Conference: Impact of QuantERA 2016–2026, organised by the QuantERA Consortium together with the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) as one of its members, and the National Centre of Competence in Research “Spin Qubits in Silicon” (NCCR SPIN), will take place on 28–29 September 2026 in Basel, Switzerland.
The conference will mark 10th anniversary of the QuantERA Programme, celebrating a decade of collaboration and progress in quantum research and innovation. The event will highlight key achievements since the QuantERA launch in 2016, reflect on the opportunities and collaborations enabled through the Programme, and look ahead to its future role within the evolving EU quantum funding landscape. The conference will also highlight the importance of fostering an inclusive research culture in quantum science.
The event will bring together distinguished participants from academia, industry, and national and European institutions—including representatives of the European Commission—as well as research funding organisations and the Quantum Flagship representatives. Through keynote talks and thematic discussions, the Programme will foster knowledge exchange, community building, and new collaborations within the rapidly evolving quantum ecosystem.
In addition, the conference will serve as a final review seminar for projects funded under QuantERA Call 2021, and act as a kick-off event for projects to be selected under Call 2025.