QuIC is bringing together its Members and Affiliates for an exclusive two-day summit —
a unique opportunity to connect, collaborate, and hear from outstanding guest speakers.
QuIC is bringing together its Members and Affiliates for an exclusive two-day summit —
a unique opportunity to connect, collaborate, and hear from outstanding guest speakers.
The QBC Summit is the annual gathering of the European Quantum Industry Consortium (QuIC). The event brings together members and affiliates of QuIC as well as select guests and invited speakers in an intimate setting. Over the course of two days, participants get to network with one another, exchange views on key strategic topics, and engage in discussion rounds aimed at advancing Europe’s leadership in quantum technologies.
This year, the Summit is hosted by CERN in Geneva, Switzerland. The official program takes place on 26–27 November, featuring exciting panel sessions, renowned speakers, and exclusive site visits. On the eve of the Summit (25 November), CERN will showcase its CERN Quantum Technology Initiative, offering early arrivals a chance to ease into the event and connect informally.
The programme features a dynamic plenary day with insightful sessions and ample networking time, a dedicated QBC-internal meeting, and guided visits to dedicated areas within CERN in Geneva, Switzerland.
Insights into quantum advances.
Networking across science and industry.
Sessions focused on quantum strategy, innovation, and policy. Connect with fellow QuIC Members and Affiliates, with optional tours of select CERN facilities (separate registration required).
Sessions focused on quantum strategy, innovation, and policy. Connect with fellow QuIC Members and Affiliates, with optional tours of select CERN facilities (separate registration required).
The programme features a dynamic plenary day with insightful sessions and ample networking time, a dedicated QBC-internal meeting, and guided visits to dedicated areas within CERN in Geneva, Switzerland.
CERN is the world’s largest particle physics laboratory, where scientists and engineers from around the globe use the most complex scientific instruments to study the fundamental building blocks of matter. Founded in 1954, it straddles the Franco-Swiss border near Geneva and today includes 24 member states.
The Quantum Technology Initiative explores how emerging quantum technologies can support CERN’s scientific mission and enables companies to adopt CERN-developed technologies and expertise.
The Open Quantum Institute, hosted at CERN, promotes global, inclusive access to quantum computing and supports the development of applications for the benefit of humanity. It serves as a neutral platform for international collaboration across research, diplomacy, industry, and philanthropy.
The Summit provides exclusive access to leading experts, cutting-edge quantum initiatives, and an opportunity to shape the future of the Quantum Business Community (QBC).
CERN is conveniently reached from Geneva and the surrounding region, whether you arrive by plane, train, car, or public transport. Clear connections from the airport, railway station, and nearby roads make access straightforward.
Public transport: take tram 18 to „CERN“, which is the final stop. Ticket costs 3 CHF (Ticket „Tout Genève“ on the ticket machine).
See the TPG web site for full details.
Address: 1, Esplanade des Particules, Meyrin, Switzerland
Reception: Lat: 46.233058, Long: 6.055692
Follow „Aeroport“, „Lyon“ or „Meyrin“. When in Meyrin head for „St. Genis“ (which is just across the border in France). Before you get to St. Genis, CERN is on the left hand side of the „Route de Meyrin“, just before the border crossing.
Follow „Gex“ or „St. Genis“. When in St. Genis head for the border. CERN is on your right hand side immediately after the border crossing.
We suggest choosing a hotel near tram line 18 (direction CERN), which stops right outside CERN reception (Building 33): http://home.web.cern.ch/directions.
We can recommend several hotels on the Swiss side, close to the main railway station where tram 18 departs.
Special discount codes are available for QBC Summit attendees at selected hotels:
Hotel BERNINA Genève: 15% discount with the promo code QUICERN25 https://www.bernina-geneve.ch/. It can be used for reservations between the period from the 24th of November up to the 28th of November 2025.
Fassbind Hotels (all 3 hotels in Geneva): Special rates available with the promo code WIN https://fassbindhotels.ch/fr/.
On the map below, you can clearly see the nearby recommended hotels along the route, the Geneva Airport, and the CERN reception as your destination.
The Cointrin airport is a short taxi ride from CERN (around 35 CHF), while a tram ticket costs about 3 CHF.
Venue Information:
CERN
Esplanade des Particules
1217 Meyrin, CH
With a limited number of spots available, we encourage you to secure your place early.
Don’t wait – register today!
Want to bring Europe’s large quantum industry sector to your location? Become host of the next QBC Summit.
Serving as host of the QBC Summit allows your organisation to shine as focal point for Europe‘s quantum business leaders, policymakers, government officials, top researchers and other influential stakeholders. The opportunity provides international visibility and a chance to showcase your local quantum ecosystem. You also get to shape the QBC Summit agenda. You help set the key quantum-related topics that Europe must tackle to grow and position its community as a global leader.
Host serve as co-organisers, providing the facilities, human capital and other necessary resources to ensure an impactful community event. They work in tandem with the QuIC central team to ensure all organisational aspects of the Summit can be realised.
Want to host the next QBC Summit? Express your interest by completing the form below.
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