Innovation
05-11-2026
The programme takes you from the fundamentals of quantum technology to concrete maritime applications and future opportunities. The morning introduces the world of quantum with contributions from Miriam Blaauboer and Mayra van Houts of QDNL.
In the afternoon, we turn to the maritime potential of quantum, exploring applications in sensing, secure communication and quantum computing, with contributions from DAMEN, MARIN, Falqon, Qudef, Port of Rotterdam OR, QuiX, and Ministry of Economic Affairs.
We conclude the day by looking ahead to experiments, projects and new opportunities, including Quantum@Sea follow up project, NIOZ experiments at sea, naval security applications, and the role of quantum in ports and maritime.
Be inspired. Meet the quantum and maritime communities. And explore what quantum could mean for the future of our sector.
TU Delft, Aula Congress Centre
Mekelweg 5
2628 CC Delft
10.00-10.30 Walk-in, registration, coffee
10.30-12.30 What is quantum?
10.30-10.45 Welcome
10.45-11.30 The quantum mechanics foundation (Miriam Blaauboer)
11.30-12.00 QDNL (Mayra van Houts)
12.00-13.30 Lunch and exhibition visits
13.30-15.00 Maritime industry potential: duo presentations
13.30-14.00 Maritime sensing (DAMEN and TNO)
14.00-14.30 Maritime (Secure) communication (Falqon and Qudef)
14.30-15.00 Maritime Quantum Computing (Seaport representative and QuiX)
15.00-15.30 Afternoon coffee and exhibition visits
15.30-17.00 Future waypoints: Experiments, projects, and calls
15.30-15.45 PERSPECTIEF proposal Quantum@Sea
15.45-16.00 NIOZ: Experiments at Sea (Marck Smit)
16.00-16.15 MoD: Naval security operations, and Quantum (Hufo Sebel)
16.15-16.30 Quantum, ports, and maritime (Province South-Holland)
16.30-17:00 Closing panel discussion
17.00-19.00 Network drinks