EU showcases quantum leadership and explores cooperation with the UAE
The European Union showcased Europe’s growing leadership in quantum technologies at the Quantum Innovation Summit 2026 in Dubai, bringing together European policymakers, experts and businesses with an international community of researchers, investors and industry leaders.
As an Institutional Partner of the Summit, the EU contributed to the programme through a diplomatic address by H.E. Lucie Berger, Ambassador of the European Union to the United Arab Emirates, on 29 September, followed by a dedicated EU session on 30 September, “EU Quantum Context: Smart Policies – Thriving Businesses.”
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In her address, Ambassador Berger highlighted Europe’s deep roots in quantum science and its ambition to translate scientific excellence into industrial strength:
“A century ago, Europe helped the world discover the quantum realm. Today, the task is to put that knowledge to work and to do it together, with partners who share our ambition.”
Europe today combines world-class quantum research and talent with growing industrial capabilities and major public investment. The EU has more than 100,000 quantum-ready experts, while its Quantum Technologies Flagship has brought together research institutions, industry and public funders through a €1 billion European initiative.
The EU is now focused on turning this scientific strength into commercial and industrial leadership. Its Quantum Europe Strategy, adopted in 2025, aims to make Europe a global leader in quantum by 2030, with action focused on research and innovation, quantum infrastructure, industrial development, space and dual-use technologies, and skills.
The dedicated EU session on 30 September explored how smart policies can help transform European quantum research and infrastructure into thriving businesses, resilient supply chains and market-ready technologies. The European Commission presented the Quantum Europe Strategy and the forthcoming Quantum Act, while leading European quantum companies discussed investment, industrial scale-up, infrastructure, skills, post-quantum security and international partnerships.
The EU’s participation also highlighted the importance of international cooperation in a rapidly developing global technology field, with opportunities for collaboration in research, talent, investment, infrastructure, standards and the deployment of trusted quantum technologies.
The EU’s engagement at the Summit was organised in collaboration with the EU-GCC Dialogue on Economic Diversification II, an EU-funded initiative supporting economic cooperation and diversification between the European Union and the Gulf region.