Save the Date – QCI Days 2026

The QCI Days are back!

We are excited to announce that the next edition of the QCI Days will take place from 28–30 September 2026 in Padua, Italy.

Building on the success of previous editions, QCI Days 2026 Padua will bring together the European quantum communication community with a strong focus on the latest developments and deployment activities related to:

• CEF Digital / EuroQCI projects
• IRIS² Quantum Communication Infrastructure initiatives

The event will provide a unique platform for:

• project presentations and discussions,
• networking across the European Quantum Communication Infrastructure (QCI) ecosystem,
• technology showcases,
• and collaboration opportunities between public stakeholders, industry, and research organisations.

As in previous years, the event will feature a dedicated exhibition area with suppliers and technology providers supporting the current and upcoming calls, including:

• Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) manufacturers
• Optical Ground Station (OGS) suppliers
• Cybersecurity companies
• Telecom providers
• Consultancy firms
• Encryptor manufacturers
• Defence stakeholders and integrators

Organised by

AIT Austrian Institute of Technology

Hosted by

ThinkQuantum and Officina Stellare

We look forward to welcoming you to Padua for three days of discussions, collaboration, and innovation in European quantum communication infrastructure.

Registration is already closed. For any questions, please contact us.