EQTC 2025: European Quantum Technologies Conference in Copenhagen
日期 02 December 2025
Our team from Swabian Instruments attended EQTC 2025 in Copenhagen as exhibitors, showcasing our pico-second synchronisation setup with White Rabbit technology, connecting with new and existing customers, and participating in an outstanding mix of science, industry, and policy discussions.
From 10–12 November 2025, the European quantum community gathered at Øksnehallen, Copenhagen for EQTC 2025, an event hosted by the University of Copenhagen as part of the Danish EU Council Presidency.
At Swabian Instruments, we take pride in ensuring that anyone who visits our booth can engage in technical conversations that cover any topics they prefer. This approach consistently strengthens existing relationships and helps us build new ones, because being prepared, informed, and available truly makes a difference.
Technical Show-case & Engagement at the Booth
At EQTC 2025, we had a full setup of our system demonstrating picosecond synchronization via White Rabbit. The feedback was enthusiastic. Our ever-popular “red button game” also made its appearance; conference fun is part of our DNA. These interactive elements drew in visitors and sparked deeper conversations about timing and precision in quantum systems.
Industry, Science, and Policy
The European Quantum Technologies Conference brought together not only researchers and industry but also policymakers. The program spanned scientific sessions, business tracks and policy dialogues. One of the standout moments was the opening ceremony, emphasising Europe’s shared vision for quantum technologies and the importance of collaboration and innovation.
Connecting with Customers and Partners
We were delighted to meet our current customers from Sparrow Quantum, Think Quantum and Single Quantum in the exhibitor area. We also met several researchers who use our products in their work and presented posters during the conference, including:
- Alessandro Laneve, who showcased his work on quantum dots for quantum communication.
- Athanasios Paralikis, presenting his research on tunable and low-noise WSe₂ quantum emitters for quantum photonics.
- P. Metuh, who shared his poster on towards single-photon detection using superconducting niobium diselenide nanowires.
- Ayesha Reezwana, who presented her project on a roadmap for developing a satellite-based quantum network between Singapore and Germany and had nice talks about current work and future collaboration.
In addition, while in Denmark, we made a stop at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) in Lyngby to check in with them: how is our product performing? Any feedback? Any new requests? One customer told us: “A few years ago, we asked for a specific feature on the GUI, now we see it implemented and feel truly heard.” That kind of feedback reinforces the importance of ongoing customer dialogue for us.
The Future of Quantum Industry and Training Needs
Across many sessions, a recurring theme was that the quantum industry needs broad support from more funding and clear roadmaps, to training skilled personnel, and expanding university programs. Many SMEs emphasised the importance of visibility and policy support so that the industry can grow. This aligns closely with what we hear from the field and value ourselves: technology readiness must go hand in hand with market readiness.
Networking, Connections & Big Numbers
The conference wasn’t all formal: the organisers included excellent networking sessions that allowed for informal exchanges and deeper relationship-building. According to official figures, around 1,100 participants attended, double what was anticipated, and there were about 200 people on the waiting list because tickets sold out. We’re already looking ahead to next year’s location: Ireland, November 2026.
Attending EQTC as an exhibitor confirmed once again that exhibiting is not just about showing a product, it’s about listening, connecting, and growing together with the quantum community. For us at Swabian Instruments, the event offered a strong blend of technical depth, business insight and policy perspective. We left Copenhagen inspired, informed and ready to act on what we heard: greater industry-academic-policy alignment, smarter education and training, and technologies that meet real market needs.
If you visited our booth, thank you. We look forward to continuing the conversation. And if you didn’t, let’s make sure we catch up at the next one in Ireland!
