Indicative Program 

The program below is indicative and subject to refinement as discussions with European partners continue.

The mission has been designed to maximise commercial outcomes by combining pre-departure preparation with a coordinated program of business meetings, ecosystem engagement and networking across five European markets. The itinerary below is indicative and will continue to be refined in consultation with our European partners. Participants do not need to take part in the whole program 

September–October (Virtual) - Pre-departure Preparation 

• Market briefing on European quantum opportunities  

• Delegation objective setting and meeting prioritisation.  

• Identification of priority customers, partners and investors.  

• Austrade and mission partners will work with you to identify targets.  Ideally there will be pre-departure introductions and virtual meetings with selected European stakeholders.   

Monday 26 October - Netherlands Program – Four Tracks:  

• Visit European Space Agency: Collaborate with ESA on quantum technologies 

• Visit Netherlands Aerospace Centre: Partnership through Emerging Technologies  

• Visit Brainport Eindhoven: Photonics ecosystem and targeted meetings  

• Virtual engagement with Spain’s quantum ecosystem 

Tuesday 27 October – Participate in the QD Delft Quantum Showcase  

• Attend session in morning with breakout sessions  

• House of Quantum laboratory tour  

• Company pitches to the Dutch quantum ecosystem  

• Evening networking function at the Australian Ambassador’s Residence (TBC)  

Wednesday 28 October – Travel to Finland  

Thursday 29 October – Finland Program

• Visit to leading Finnish quantum computing company IQM.
  
  
• Quantum ecosystem seminar hosted by Business Finland.
  • Briefings on Finland's quantum strategy, research capabilities and investment opportunities.
  • Australian and Finnish company pitches.
  • Research showcase and networking with industry, investors and research organisations.

Friday 30 October - Finland Program

• Visit to quantum technology company Bluefors.
  
  
• Visit to VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland.
• Briefings on quantum R&D, commercialisation initiatives and industry collaboration opportunities.
• Tour of VTT's quantum computing facilities.
  
  

Monday 2 November - Tuesday 3 November – Denmark Program (TBC)  

• Engagement with major Danish Quantum Industry organisations and investors including Novo Nordisk Foundation, QuNorth, 55 North and EIFO. 

• Visit to Magne quantum computer 

• Networking event with Danish Quantum Community 

Wednesday 4 November - Germany Program (TBC) 

• Visits to organisations in the German Quantum ecosystem 

• Networking event with DLR  

The programs across Denmark and Germany are under development further details will be provided once confirmed. 

Thursday 5 November - London Program  

• Participation in UK National Quantum Showcase side activities 

• Targeted meetings 

Friday 6 Nov - UK National Quantum Showcase  

• Attend sessions and networking with international delegates, investors, industry and government representatives 

• Mission concludes