Andrews Seth, vice chairman of the European Commission responsible for building the single digital market in the EU, said in his speech at the conference that the development of quantum technology will lead the EU in the leading position in the future technological development and the EU's quantum technology-related projects will accelerate starting from 2018. Anspru also spoke in recognition of the EU's achievements in other 'flagship future and emerging technology projects' such as graphene and human brain engineering.
Official documents from the EU show that the EU's first coordination and support program for Quantum Technology Flagship Project will start in 2018.
Speaking at the meeting, Prof. Jürgen Mlinique, chair of EU's "Quantum Technology Flagship Project" High Level Steering Committee, said that the second quantum revolution represented by quantum control is taking place in the field of quantum technology and the related technologies can promote ultra-precision synchronization , Quantum information, quantum computers, etc. Quantum technology is not only conducive to promoting academic development, but also can be applied in industry to create employment and help Europe to maintain its advanced position in the field of technology.
Representatives from EU institutions, member states, academia and industry attended the meeting and discussed during the meeting how to address future technological challenges through the Future and Emerging Technologies flagship project.