Enabling the Future with High Tech
Addressing societal challenges with photonic, nano and quantum technology.
Enabling the Future with High Tech
📅 Thursday, May 22, 2025
🕥 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM (doors open at 10:00 AM)
📍 Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, Jakoba Mulderhuis – Gerard van Haarlem Auditorium
🗣️ Language: English
🎟️ Admission: Free
🔗 Register via Eventbrite
Discover how photonic, nano and quantum technologies are helping to solve global challenges.
Climate change, an aging population, and geopolitical tensions demand innovative thinking and technological breakthroughs. Key enabling technologies—like photonics, nanotechnology and quantum technology—offer surprising and promising solutions.
During this inspiring symposium, researchers, entrepreneurs, students and policymakers will share the latest insights, innovations and collaborations at the intersection of technology and society. Think: secure communication, smart sensors, and targeted medical treatments.
Are you active in business, education, research or policy? Or simply curious about the future of high tech?
Then sign up via the QR code on the flyer or the Eventbrite page and join the conversation on the technologies that are set to shape our world.
FONQT Symposium
Who is it for?
This event is especially relevant for:
🔹 Scientists and researchers – Academics working in physics, electrical engineering, materials science and nanotechnology
🔹 Engineers and technologists – Professionals developing optical systems, semiconductors, quantum computers and nanotech solutions
🔹 Students and PhD candidates – Master’s and doctoral students in physics, computer science and engineering
🔹 Industry experts and entrepreneurs – Companies and startups in high-tech sectors such as photonics, quantum computing, telecom and sensor technologies
🔹 Government and policymakers – Organizations driving innovation, including ministries, EU programs and investment bodies
🔹 Investors and VCs – Those interested in deep-tech startups and commercial applications of these emerging technologies
About FONQT
This symposium is organized by FONQT, the SIA platform uniting Photonics, Nano and Quantum Technologies, with the goal of strengthening their foundation within universities of applied sciences. Learn more on the SIA website.