Join the Quantum Trade and Innovation mission to the United States (Washington D.C. and Chicago) organized by the Team Finland network and Business Finland's Quantum Campaign and the Dual Use Defense Technology Export Booster Program. The visit is led by a high-level representative from the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment.
The program will take place in Washington D.C. on 15-16 of September with the option to choose between Washington D.C. (track 1) and Chicago (track 2) on 19 September. The program consists of multiple site visits and pre-arranged networking meetings to explore business and research opportunities as well as opportunities for quantum in the US defense industry (Sept 15, 16 and 19), and opportunity to participate in Quantum World Congress 2025 (Sept 16-18).
This visit is arranged in conjunction with the Quantum World Congress 2025 (QWC) that takes place on 16-18 of September in Washington D.C. The Quantum World Congress is the premier global quantum conference – connecting the world’s quantum ecosystem, including the brightest researchers, innovators, technology developers, legislators, and industry experts – to accelerate the value of the growing quantum industry. The focus is active participation of industry, academia and government representatives at Quantum World Congress 2025 at Capital One Hall in Tysons, VA, via a Country Pavillion, as well as placement of Finnish delegates as speakers in the main program of the conference and the QWC pre-event, and the Global Quantum Strategies Overview in partnership with Johns Hopkins University. See the overview of event participation of Finland quantum ecosystem at QWC 2024.
Through registration, participants have the possibility to choose which part/s of the program they wish to join; the Quantum Trade and Innovation mission, the QWC as an exhibitor/or a visitor or both events
Who should attend?
The visit is aimed for Finnish companies, research institutes and universities focusing on quantum technologies aiming to gain access to the US quantum ecosystem audience to expand its business, build brand awareness, explore opportunities for collaboration, gain insights into cutting-edge quantum technology trends, connect with investors and build strategic partnerships.
Practicalities
Participation Options – Quantum Trade and Innovation Mission & Quantum World Congress 2025
1) Trade and Innovation Mission only
- SMEs: €1360 + VAT / person
- Major companies: €1600 + VAT / person
2) Quantum World Congress 2025 – Country Pavilion Exhibitor & Program
- €5800 / company (no VAT, paid directly to US organizers)
3) Quantum World Congress 2025 – Conference Visitor
- Entrance fee to be confirmed (reference: $1200 in 2024)
4) Participation in both
- Fees apply as listed above
