Quantum technologies are becoming key drivers of competitiveness, innovation and strategic autonomy. Join the Nordic Quantum Afternoon to explore how a complementary Nordic value chain, spanning research, startups and industry, can turn breakthrough technologies into real world impact. Connect with leading experts and discover what the post quantum future may look like.
Arranged by the Nordic Embassies in Oslo in co-operation with Nordic Innovation and the University of Oslo as a part of Oslo Innovation Week.
Program:
15:00: Session 1
Opening remarks
Øystein Prytz, Vice Dean of Research, The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, UiO & Sindre Stemshaug Bornstein, CEO, Nordic Innovation
Visionary keynote: Courage to imagine - Quantum Computing and the Future We Choose
Milja Kalliosaari, Government Relations Manager, IQM
Commentary remarks
Ole-Christian Lingjærde, Head of Department, Department for Informatics, UiO
Coffee break with networking
Session 2
Panel: Stronger together - moderated by Stian Bergeland, Nordic Innovation
Nordic strengths: what country specific strengths do we have in the Nordics?
From strategic autonomy to global competitiveness – how can the Nordics build a leading quantum value chain?
- Denmark: Kristine Helen Falgren, Director, Danish Quantum Community (tbc)
- Finland: Ilona Lundström, D.Sc., Executive in Residence, InstituteQ
- Iceland: Sigurður Ingi Erlingsson, Professor, School of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Reykjavik University
- Norway: Monika Sandnesmo, Executive Director Norwegian Quantum House
- Sweden: Camilla Johansson, Director, QSIP, Quantum Sweden Innovation Platform
Panel: User cases in focus - What problems are worth solving?
Moderated by Carina Hundhammer, Director for Business Cooperation and Community Engagement, The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, UiO
The end user view on quantum technologies.
Concrete examples from all Nordic countries.
17:00 Networking and mingling with Nordic refreshments and pizza
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