Organisation of the Presidency Event European Quantum Technologies Conference (EQTC) 2026

Expected Outcome: The EQTC 2026, the latest in the EQTC series, will be dedicated to reinforcing Europe’s leadership in quantum technologies by fostering and promoting a collaborative ecosystem that includes academia, industry, and governmental bodies. This event will serve as a critical platform for discussing strategic directions, sharing innovations, and engaging the entire European quantum technology community.

Scope: This three-day conference will focus on a variety of quantum technologies such as quantum computing, quantum communication, quantum sensing and metrology, and quantum materials. High-level decision-makers from Member States, the European Commission, and key international stakeholders will engage in discussions aimed at advancing the quantum technology sector within Europe.

Specific conditions

The evaluation committee will be composed fully of representatives of the European Commission.

Eligible costs will take the form of a lump sum as defined in the Decision of 7 July 2021 authorising the use of lump sum contributions under the Horizon Europe Programme – the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2021-2027) – and in actions under the Research and Training Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (2021-2025) [[This decision is available on the Funding and Tenders Portal, in the reference documents section for Horizon Europe, under ‘Simplified costs decisions’ or through this link: https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/ls-decision_he_en.pdf]].(opens in new window)