Navigating Quantum in a Regulated World – Why Classification Matters

Overview

As quantum technology rapidly evolves and the regulation of emerging and disruptive technologies intensifies, the need for a shared language and clear classification is becoming increasingly important.

Companies in the quantum sector are increasingly required to launch products and scale innovations in a world shaped by geopolitical tensions, strategic dependencies, and heightened regulatory scrutiny. As quantum technologies become more commercially relevant, businesses must navigate not only market opportunities, but also complex considerations related to export controls, investment screening, international partnerships, and national security interests.

This event brings together key stakeholders to explore how common taxonomies and a shared understanding of regulation can support better decision-making for actors involved in or affected by exports, investment screening, and international collaboration.

The event is co-organised by Danish Standard and Danish Quantum Community.

What You’ll Gain

A Shared Framework and language for Quantum

• Introduction to The Danish PAS and relevant international standards
• How aligned taxonomies can create clarity across stakeholders 

Understanding Regulation

• Key legislation relevant to quantum exports and investments
• Practical implications for businesses and investors 

Access to Expertise

• Insights and guidance from subject-matter experts
• An overview of available support from both public and private actors

Who Should Attend?

• Investors exploring opportunities in quantum and enabling technologies
• Startups developing quantum or enabling technologies
• Corporates investing in or producing quantum technology or quantum enabling technologies
• Policy and compliance professionals

Programme 

14.00 – 14.10: Welcome

Dansk Standards and Danish Quantum Community

14.10 – 14.30: Understanding regulation – Navigating legislation strategically

Timo Minssen, Professor in Tech Law, Founding Executive Director - Centre for Advanced Studies in Bioscience Innovation Law (CeBIL), Faculty of Law, University of Copenhagen

14.30 – 15.00: Navigating the geopolitics of quantum innovation: Export control and international dependencies

Ulrich Mans, co-chair for the QBN working group on International Policy & Business and former international partnership lead at Quantum Delta NL

15.00 – 15.15: When taxonomy and standardisation become industrial policy

Sofie Lindskov, Senior Quantum Advisor, Office of Denmark’s Tech Ambassador

15.15 – 15.30: Break

15.30 – 15.45: Learnings from the Industry: Needs and concerns

Basil Garabet, President and CEO, NKT Photonics

15.45 – 16.05: A Shared Framework and language for Quantum -Introduction to the PAS ‘Categorisation and Classification of Quantum Enabling Technologies’

Ulrich Hoff, Quantum Engagement Specialist, Kvantify and David Balslev-Harder, Head of Photonics, DFM

16.05 – 16.30: Panel debate – Public/private partnerships enabling exports and investments; where do we go from here? 

• Moderator: Ulrich Hoff, Quantum Engagement Specialist, Kvantify
• Andreas Rahlf Hauptmann, Deputy Director General, Danish Business Authority
• Basil Garabet, President and CEO, NKT Photonics
• Maria Sevilla, Head of Quantum DTU, Technical University of Denmark

16.30 – 17.00: Networking

Contact

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Date: 1 September 2026, 14.00 - 17.00
Where: Danish Standards, Göteborg Plads 1, DK- 2150 Nordhavn
Price: 0 DKK.

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