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Forum Europe @forumeurope.bsky.social · 2h

As the quantum ecosystem continues to grow in scale, ambition, and importance, Forum Europe was delighted to welcome delegates, speakers, and partners to the second edition of Quantum Europe.

🎥 Catch up on the highlights from #QuantumEU25 ⬇️

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Forum Europe @forumeurope.bsky.social · 13d

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Forum Europe @forumeurope.bsky.social · 13d

That concludes #QuantumEU25!!

Thank you to all speakers, delegates, sponsors & partners for your contributions to a highly successful second edition.

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Forum Europe @forumeurope.bsky.social · 13d

The closing keynote at #QuantumEU25 was delivered by @hennavirkkunen.bsky.social‬ (@ec.europa.eu‬), offering top-level insights and perspectives on Europe’s quantum future.

Moderated by Axel Ferrazzini (GovStrat), rounding off a great day of insightful discussions and valuable networking.

Forum Europe @forumeurope.bsky.social · 13d

Session 5 at #QuantumEU25

‣Elizabeth Thomas-Raynaud (@oecd-ocde.bsky.social‬)
‣Josh Fedder (DSIT)
‣Dr. Jeongwon Lee (Korea-Europe Quantum Science Technology Cooperation)
‣Sofie Lindskov Hansen (@danishmfa.bsky.social‬)
‣Tomas Jakimavicius (@microsoft.com)
‣Philippe Defraigne (Cullen International)

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Forum Europe @forumeurope.bsky.social · 14d

📸 Quantum Computing and Cybersecurity: 'Preparing for the Quantum Threat' with:

‣ Fabiana Da Pieve (@ec.europa.eu)
‣ @samssi.bsky.social‬ (@anssi-fr.bsky.social‬)
‣ Elena Kaiser (ACN ITALY)
‣ Eva Martín Fierro (Qilimanjaro Quantum Tech)
‣ Moderated by: Enrico Merckaert (EY)

#QuantumEU25

Forum Europe @forumeurope.bsky.social · 14d

Conversations continue off stage at #QuantumEU25, with delegates and speakers connecting on Europe’s quantum agenda.

Forum Europe @forumeurope.bsky.social · 14d

At #QuantumEU25, the signature of the SAGA Phase B2 contract marked an important step in advancing secure European connectivity.

The agreement was formalised with
‣ Antonio Sturiale (@thalesaleniaspace.bsky.social)
‣ Laurent Jaffart (@esa.int‬)

A milestone for Europe’s quantum future.

Forum Europe @forumeurope.bsky.social · 14d

Session 3 at #QuantumEU25: Quantum Communication in the EU.

With Aymard De Touzalin (@ec.europa.eu‬), Laurent Jaffart (@esa.int‬), Sarmīte Mickeviča (Latvia, Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking), Jan Ellsberger (ETSI), Dr Tommaso Occhipinti (QTI). Moderator: Sapphire Lally (Consultant).

Forum Europe @forumeurope.bsky.social · 14d

Session 2 at #QuantumEU25 with:

‣ Gustav Kalbe (@ec.europa.eu‬)
‣ Mira Yossifova (Bulgaria)
‣ Gerald Mullally (@oqc-tech.bsky.social‬)
‣ Dr. Lene Oddershede (@novo-nordisk.bsky.social‬)
‣ Pierre Desjardins (Quantum Electronics)
‣ Johannes Verst (QBN)
‣ Moderated by: Andrea G. Rodriguez (adigital)

Forum Europe @forumeurope.bsky.social · 14d

📸 The first panel of #QuantumEU25 on the EU’s Quantum Strategy with:

‣ Gustav Kalbe (@ec.europa.eu‬)
‣ Pierre Jaeger (IBM)
‣ Ivan Doboš (Aricoma)
‣ Alexandra Paul (Pasqal)
‣ Moderated by: Freeke Heijman-te Paske (QuIC)

Forum Europe @forumeurope.bsky.social · 14d

#QuantumEU25 opens with keynote speeches moderated by Freeke Heijman-te Paske (QuIC):

‣ Marc Lemaître (@ec.europa.eu‬)
‣ Juan Cruz Cigudosa (Ministry of Science and Innovation of Spain)

They addressed:
- The European Quantum Community
- Opportunities and obstacles
- Facing the ecosystem

Forum Europe @forumeurope.bsky.social · 15d

The Türkiye–EU Business Forum 2025 takes place on 6 Nov in Brussels 🇪🇺 🤝 🇹🇷

Amid global shifts, the Forum will explore how the EU & Türkiye can build resilience, strengthen value chains & drive the green & digital transitions.

Find out more & register ➡️ bit.ly/EUTurkiye

Forum Europe @forumeurope.bsky.social · 16d

Happening this week: #QuantumEU25 in Brussels.

Keynotes from:

‣ @hennavirkkunen.bsky.social (@ec.europa.eu)
‣ Juan Cruz Cigudosa (Government of Spain)
‣ Marc Lemaître (European Commission)

Plus perspectives from experts representing varying organisations.

🔗 Register: tinyurl.com/yc2zry3j

Forum Europe @forumeurope.bsky.social · 19d

Companies 🤝 Europe’s quantum future.

At #QuantumEU25, speakers from IBM, @microsoft.com , QTI/Telecom Italia, Aricoma, C12 Quantum Electronics, @oqc-tech.bsky.social Pasqal, & Qilimanjaro Quantum Tech will explore EU strategy, sovereignty, industry uptake & 🌍 cooperation.

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The European companies adding value to the programme at Quantum Europe

Forum Europe @forumeurope.bsky.social · 19d

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Forum Europe @forumeurope.bsky.social · 19d

That concludes the 12th #EUCyberSec!

Thank you to all speakers, delegates, sponsors & partners - and to ECSO and MLex for their support.

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Forum Europe @forumeurope.bsky.social · 19d

Final #EUCyberSec session of the day: Global Cooperation 🌍

Speakers:
‣ Manon Le Blanc (@eudiplomacy.bsky.social‬)
‣ Joanna Pawełek-Mendez (@polandmfa.bsky.social)
‣ Kristel-Amelie Aimre (Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
‣ Irina Michalowitz (Palo Alto Networks)
‣ Moderated by: Júlia Tar (MLex)

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Forum Europe @forumeurope.bsky.social · 19d

Closing #EUCyberSec Thinking Point: Cyber Resilience

With:
‣ Rokas Jonikas (National Cyber Security Centre (NKSC/CERT-LT))
Moderated by: Matthew Newman (MLex)

#EUCyberSec

Forum Europe @forumeurope.bsky.social · 20d

First #EUCyberSec Thinking Point session: CxO perspectives on cybersecurity.

With:
‣ Aleksandra Kulikova (Euroclear)
‣ Skip Mann (Lenovo)
‣ Marc Vael (Esko)
‣ Moderated by: Iva Tasheva (CYEN)

#EUCyberSec

Forum Europe @forumeurope.bsky.social · 20d

Session 4 at #EUCyberSec: Vulnerabilities & Opportunities of Digital Technologies in Cybersecurity

Panel with:
‣ Noortje Henrichs (Netherlands)
‣ @reillyusa.bsky.social (@cloudflare.social)
‣ Roberto Cascella (ECSO)
‣ Maurice Godschalk (OPENVAS B.V.)
‣ Mod.: Lara Natale (@cfg-thinktank.bsky.social)

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Forum Europe @forumeurope.bsky.social · 20d

Plenty of networking underway at #EUCyberSec in Brussels, with policymakers, regulators & industry leaders from across Europe exchanging views on the future of cybersecurity.

Stay tuned for more updates throughout the day.

Forum Europe @forumeurope.bsky.social · 20d

Session 3 covered topics on 'The Human Factor in Cybersecurity', featuring:

‣ Anne-Sophie Diehl (@ec.europa.eu‬)
‣ Siggi Stefnisson (GEN Digital)
‣ Fabio Di Franco (ENISA)
‣ Valentina Stadnic (ITU)
‣ Moderated by: Sara Brandstätter (MLex)

#EUCyberSec

Forum Europe @forumeurope.bsky.social · 20d

Session 2 at #EUCyberSec explored how best to strengthen the European Cybersecurity Market

‣ Héctor Laiz Ibáñez (@incibe.bsky.social‬)
‣ @aurasalla.bsky.social‬ (European Parliament)
‣ Matthias Sachs (Google)
‣ Danielle Jacobs (Beltug)
‣ Jeremy Rollison (@microsoft.com)
‣ Iva Tasheva (CYEN)

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Forum Europe @forumeurope.bsky.social · 20d

Our first panel of the day was on EU Cybersecurity Policy at the Digital Decade’s Midpoint, with:

‣ Joanna Pawełek-Mendez (@polandmfa.bsky.social)
‣ Alfredo Veneziani (ACN)
‣ Chris Gow (@cisco.com‬)
‣ Ilias Chantzos (Broadcom)
‣ Moderated by: Visiola Pula (Cullen International)

#EUCyberSec