Delft, Netherlands | 20–24 July 2026
Qubitrium is proud to announce its role as a co-organizer and academic co-director of the NATO STO Summer Training Programme 2026: Dual-Use Quantum Technologies (IST-TSI-244), an international initiative designed to educate the next generation of quantum professionals working at the intersection of science, security, and innovation.
Organized in collaboration with the Centre Tecnològic de Telecomunicacions de Catalunya (CTTC), the NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA), Delft University of Technology, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), and the NATO Science & Technology Organization (STO), the summer programme brought together graduate students, early-career researchers, industry experts, and policymakers from across NATO member and partner nations.
Dr. Kadir Durak helped lead a comprehensive curriculum that addressed both the technological foundations and strategic implications of emerging quantum technologies. In addition, Qubitrium drove the hands-on technical core of the programme through a series of intensive experimental tracks. Led by Qubitrium experts Dr. Utku Tefek, Alper Özülker, Sander Van Haagen, Dr. Wardah Mahmood, Fatih Aslan and Muhammed Izcinar, these laboratory sessions provided participants with direct, practical experience in cutting-edge quantum hardware.
The programme combined expert lectures, hands-on laboratory sessions, interactive workshops, and policy discussions to provide participants with a multidisciplinary understanding of quantum technologies in both civilian and defence contexts. Key topics included:
- Entanglement Distribution
- Quantum Internet Infrastructure
- Quantum Sensing (for civilian logistics and defence navigation)
- Building Resilient Quantum Supply Chains and Ecosystems
- Ethics, Governance, and Dual-Use Export Strategies
The programme was designed to bridge research, industry, and public-sector perspectives while fostering international collaboration and responsible innovation in the rapidly evolving quantum landscape.
The speaker lineup featured internationally recognized experts from academia, industry, and government, including representatives from NATO, IQC, DLR, Indra Group, SIPRI, evolutionQ, and other leading organizations in the global quantum ecosystem.
Qubitrium’s involvement reflected its continued commitment to advancing quantum education, workforce development, and international cooperation. By contributing to initiatives such as the NATO STO Summer Training Programme, Qubitrium supported the development of a highly skilled quantum community capable of addressing both the opportunities and the security challenges presented by next-generation quantum technologies.
Review the full program details here: https://natoquantumschool2026.cttc.es/
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