QuIC is bringing together its Members and Affiliates in a single location. Join us for this exciting event and build connections with both QuIC participants and an exciting line up of key guest speakers.
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The two-day programme features an exciting plenary day with ample networking opportunities, a QBC-internal meeting, and organized visits to local quantum sites in our host location: Padua, Italy.
City & Venue
Welcome to Padua, Italy, the picturesque city nestled in the heart of the Veneto region. Known for its rich history, stunning architecture, great science, and vibrant cultural scene, Padua offers an inspiring backdrop for intellectual exchange and collaboration.
In addition to its rich cultural heritage, Padua is a hub of scientific research and discovery.
With its convenient location near Venice and easy access to major transportation hubs, including Marco Polo Airport and Padua’s own railway station, the venue offers convenience and accessibility.
Join us in Padua for an exciting event!
The QBC Annual Summit will take place at Palazzo della Salute located right in the centre of Padova in the immediate vicinity of the university.
Address
Palazzo della Salute
Via S. Francesco, 90, 35121 Padova PD, Italy
Directions
Distance from railway station: 1,5 km, 19 min, Stazione centrale Padova
Distance from Marco Polo Airport: 47 km, 40 min, Aeroporto Marco Polo VE
Distance from motorway: A4 Milano-Venezia, uscita Padova est A13 Bologna-Padova 6km, 16 min, Uscita a Padova Sud 9km, 15/20 min
Social Dinner sponsored by ThinkQuantum
For almost 200 years, Pedrocchi has been the “heart” of Padua. Caffè Pedrocchi is the oldest and most famous historical café in the city of Padua. A unique place for coffee tasting and cuisine, it is recognized as the most exclusive venue in the center for the most important and spectacular events and celebrations.
Accommodations
We were able to negotiate discounted rates with hotel in near distance to the event venue. Please note the information below for details and reservation information
Hotel Majestic Toscanelli – special rate with Promocode UIC MUSME 24 – direct booking via majestic@padovamail.it
Via dell’Arco, 2 |35122 | Padova | Italy
Tel. +39 049 663244| Fax +39 049 8760025
Distance to venue: 450 m (7 min walking distance)
NH Padova
Via N.Tommaseo 61 |35131 | Padova | Italy
Tel. +39 049 8494111| Fax +39 344347482|nhpadova@nh-hotels.com
Distance to venue: 1,5 km (20 min walking distance, 10 min by car)
Best Western Hotel Biri – 20% discount with Promocode MUSME EVENT NOV 2024 – direct booking via hotelbiri@hotelbiri.com
Via A. Grassi, 2 |35129 | Padova | Italy
Tel. +39 049 8067700| Fax +39 049 8067748 | hotelbiri.com
Distance to venue: 2 km (28 min walking distance, 10 min by car)
CROWNE PLAZA® | PADOVA – 10% discount with Promocode QBC Annual Summit (Promocode available until 14th October 2024)
Via Po, 197, 35135 Padova, Italia
T +39 049 8656511 | INT: 3 F +39 049 8656555
Distance to venue: 6 km (30 min by train, 20 min by car)
Host
Our host for this year’s QBC Annual Summit is ThinkQuantum, delighted QuIC Member.
ThinkQuantum, Spin-Off of the University of Padova, provides complete solutions for cyber security based on quantum technologies such as QRNG, QKD and Quantum networking platforms for fiber networks, free-space links, satellites and optical ground stations. ThinkQuantum, based in Italy with an Italian shareholders structure, is a fully European company and offers a reliable European supply chain to those partners active within geopolitical sensitive applications.
QBC Organising Committee
The QBC Summit Programme Committee is organising the upcoming Panel sessions
- Christian Otto (Optware)
- Elif Kiesow (Ethicqual)
- Hans Tholl (Diehl Defence)
- Gregory Shutko (QCentroid Labs)
- Jay Jayesingha (Qblox)
- Laure le Bars (QuIC President)
- Thomas Strom (QuIC Vice President)
- Enrique Lizaso (QuIC Treasurer)
- Simone Capeleto (CEO Thinkquantum)
- Tommaso Calarco (Governing Board Observer)
Any questions regarding the QBC Annual Summit, please reach out to Eva Tomic from QuIC Central Team.