A tour through the quantum hotspots of the Low Countries
Quantum Hub just wrapped a three-day study trip to the Netherlands’ quantum hotspots for ACIT students, PhD candidates, and faculty colleagues.
We kicked off in Amsterdam at the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences with a welcome and an overview of the Dutch quantum ecosystem, followed by a tour of local quantum-education programs and an afternoon Qiskit workshop for hands-on practice. The day concluded with a roundtable discussion (which was actually rectangular) on how to teach future industry experts quantum technologies.
On day two we explored ethics in quantum computing with SURF before hopping a train to Eindhoven. There, at the Qubit Building of Eindhoven University of Technology, we heard about developments in the Dutch quantum-technology ecosystem and visited the Quantum Communication Lab.
After a five-minute walk, we entered the neighboring Fontys University of Applied Sciences, where we visited two QT-related labs and played in the “Quantum Game Room,” with help from the EduQuation student team.
The final morning took us to LAB42 at Science Park, where we met colleagues from Quix Quantum, QuSoft, and the Quantum Application Lab. Their presentations spanned quantum photonics, algorithm design, and industry applications.
Huge thanks to our Dutch hosts—and especially to Yves Rezus, an external QH member, who took the lead in organizing the visit!