Quantum Week opening and UpQuantVal launch

The first day of the Quantum Week on the 3 March 2025 will feature an opening session and the launch of the Interreg Upper Rhin Valley project UpQuantVal.

UpQuantVal will connect quantum science and technology players across the French, German and Swiss borders to develop new frameworks for collaboration in research, education and innovation. The strong expertise already present in the region in the fields of quantum computing, quantum sensing and enabling technologies will provide the basis for developing joint strategies across the entire value chain. Training activities will be at the heart of this initiative, which aims to develop the next generation of “quantum-ready” workers and increase the attractiveness for international talent. By pooling resources across borders and sectors, UpQuantVal will create new opportunities for collaboration within the cross-border regional ecosystem of the Upper Rhine Valley, making it one of the leading quantum hubs in the heart of Europe. This event is open to interested participants upon registration:

Through this link you will be able to register also for the other events of the week, for the overall programme, please go to : https://www.cesq.eu/quantum-week-2025/

Program

3 March 2025Theme: Cross-border regional ecosystem
12h30-14h00Lunch and arrival of participants
14h00-15h00Quantum Week opening
15h00-15h30Coffee Break
15h30-18h00UpQuantVal official launch
– Welcome by the Coordinator
– Statements by funding authorities EC Commision DG REGIO (tbc)
– Statements by partner institutions

Mission and objectives
– UpQuantVal overview – G. Pupillo, A.Helman (UNISTRA)
– Common strategies and resources – P. Halffmann (ITWM)
– Cross border and intersectoral collaborations – D. Zumbühl (UniBas), T. Schaetz (ALU)
– Human capital and training – A. Widera/M. Kiefer (RPTU/DFKI), M. Ruben (KIT)

Panel discussion on industry and stakeholder engagement
Basel Precision Instruments, Qperfect, Qnami, SICK, GrandENov+, Women in Tech, Quantum Basel 
18h00-19h30Transfer to dinner location
19h30-21h30Networking dinner


Contact:
quantumweek2025@cesq.eu
ph: Ana Helman +33 3 68 855190