Programme: 17 December 2025
Mathias Cormann, Secretary General, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
António Campinos, President, European Patent Office
Authors of the new EPO-OECD study offer an overview of patenting trends in quantum innovation. They also present the new quantum technologies platform and the Deep Tech Finder, with its new quantum filter. Further highlights include a landscaping of quantum companies, a summary of quantum startup investment trends and an overview of international quantum policy.
Pere Arque Castells, Stream Leader Legal and Innovation Policy, European Patent Office
Guy Lalanne, Acting Head of Division - Productivity, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
This roundtable will explore the dynamics of scaling quantum innovation around the world. As universities produce cutting-edge research, startups strive to bring breakthroughs to market. However, their access to late-stage private equity and venture capital varies across regions. This can pose a challenge, particularly in Europe and Canada, to startups looking to grow and compete globally. Meanwhile, major technology corporations, particularly in the US, are already deploying innovations directly to market. Expert panellists present the bigger picture.
Moderator: Axel Ferrazzini, Managing Director, 4iP Council
Alexandra Paul, Global Public Policy Lead, Pasqal
Samira Nik, Programme Manager for Quantum Tech and Electronics, European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency
Pierre Jaeger, Quantum Strategic Partnership Europe & Quantum Leader France, IBM Quantum
Tomohiro Taniguchi, Deputy Director, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry