The event is focused on connecting the quantum technology (QT) ecosystem of Berlin and Washington. As part of a weeklong delegation trip from September 25-29 the evening will showcase Berlin’s competencies in quantum technology, aims to facilitate B2B networking, and to strengthen transatlantic collaboration. The Berlin QT community is characterized by outstanding research on applied quantum technologies in sensing, computing and communication based on optics, photonics and microelectronics. The close cooperation between scientific institutions, innovative startups and established high-tech companies make the capital region a melting pot for future trends and technological developments using quantum technologies.

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Agenda:

6:00 pm – Registration & Networking 

6:30 pm – Welcome address by Dr. Hardy Böckle, Minister, Head of Economic and Finance Department at the German Embassy & Gerrit Rössler, Head of Photonics Division at Berlin Partner for Business and Technology & Head of Photonics Cluster Berlin Brandenburg

6:35 pm – Keynote address from Berlin

• Prof. Martin Schell, Head of Fraunhofer Heinrich-Hertz-Institute & Spokesman of Photonics Cluster Berlin Brandenburg

6:40 pm – Keynote address from Washington, DC 

• George Thomas, Chief Innovation Officer, Connected DMV & Potomac Quantum Innovation Center

6:45 pm – Meet the Berlin QT ecosystem - Elevator pitches by Berlin-based QT companies and research institutions

• Next generation computing
• Sensing and beyond
• Future secure communication
• Connecting people and ecosystems

7:30 pm – Networking over drinks and snacks

9:30 pm – End of event 

Moderation:

Dr. Katharina Witte, Project Manager Innovations, Quantum Technology/ Photonics, Berlin Partner for Business and Technology

This event is presented by Berlin Partner for Business and Technology in cooperation with the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany, the Delegation of German Industry & Commerce in Washington, DC, Connected DMV and Quantum World Congress