Description
The visit will include:
- Startup pitches
- World Economic Forum session
- Speculative Technologies session
In Bern, the Swiss Quantum Initiative frames the national context, comparing global quantum strategies and addressing the "Red Queen" race, where countries must continuously advance to maintain their position. Switzerland’s recently published quantum strategy stands out for its clarity and practicality, emphasizing the need for a real-world quantum communication testbed to avoid falling behind. The strategy is a product of the Swiss Quantum Commission, a body of leading experts, and aims to strengthen Switzerland’s position as a leader in quantum research and innovation.
Startup pitches will test these strategies against market realities, exploring which capabilities attract capital, where talent and infrastructure constrain growth, and what separates credible paths from hype. A moderated exchange with the Speculative Technologies and the World Economic Forum will connect new research models, technology convergence, and the institutional choices shaping future capabilities.