Quantum Technologies for Space Workshop
19 October 2026 · Materials Physics Center (CFM) · Donostia-San Sebastián
The Quantum Technologies for Space Workshop brings together representatives from the European Space Agency, research groups, technology centres and companies to explore opportunities for the development of quantum technologies for space applications.
The workshop will focus particularly on quantum communications, quantum sensing and the technological development and integration required to bring these technologies towards future space missions.
The aim of the meeting is to identify relevant capabilities, technological gaps and potential points of collaboration for future projects and proposals involving ESA and the Basque quantum and space ecosystem.
Registration
Registration is open for the Quantum Technologies for Space Workshop.
Programme
The programme is subject to minor changes. Talk titles and additional details will be updated as they are confirmed.
| Time | Organisation | Speaker / Activity | Talk title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00–09:15 | CFM | Ion Errea Lope | Institutional welcome |
| 09:15–09:40 | BasQ | Javier Aizpurua | BasQ presentation |
| 09:40–10:25 | ESA | Pablo Sarasa Delgado + Daniele Dequal | Overview of quantum activities at ESA |
| 10:25–10:50 | QNanoLab / CFM | Gabriel Molina-Terriza | Quantum Sensing and Quantum Communications for Space Exploration |
| 10:50–11:15 | SENER | Joan-Manel Casalta | Sener developments in QKD LEO |
| 11:15–11:45 | Coffee break | ||
| 11:45–12:10 | AVS | Cristina Ortega | AVS Engineering the Next Generation of Space Missions |
| 12:10–12:25 | LORTEK | Ángel Cifuentes | Mind the Gap: Bridging Quantum Technologies and Real-World Applications |
| 12:25–12:40 | Tecnun | Héctor Solar | Performance of SiGe BiCMOS processes in quantum and space applications |
| 12:40–12:55 | Nanophysics Lab / CFM | Maxim Ilyn | Hybrid Superconducting Heterostructures for Bolometers and Quantum Magnonics |
| 12:55–13:10 | EFO Lab / UPV/EHU | David Novoa | Specialty optical fibres for lightwave quantum technologies |
| 13:10–13:25 | Tekniker | Óscar Gonzalo | Tekniker in the Space Sector: Technology and Solutions |
| 13:25–13:40 | ESA | Daniele Dequal | Brief introduction on ESA funding schemes |
| 13:40–14:00 | Questions, discussion and suggestions | ||
| 14:00–15:00 | Lunch | ||
| 15:00–15:45 | QNanoLab / CFM Lab tour | ||
| 15:45–16:45 | Discussion / additional talks | ||
| 16:45–17:00 | Closing | ||
Speakers
Javier Aizpurua
Basque Quantum (BasQ)
Joan-Manel Casalta
SENER Aeroespacial
Ángel Cifuentes
LORTEK
Daniele Dequal
European Space Agency (ESA)
Ion Errea Lope
Materials Physics Center (CFM) — Vice Director
Oscar Gonzalo
Tekniker
Maxim Ilyn
Nanophysics Lab / CFM
Gabriel Molina-Terriza
QNanoLab / CFM
David Novoa
EHU Quantum Center / EFO-Lab
Cristina Ortega
AVS Added Value Solutions
Pablo Sarasa Delgado
European Space Agency (ESA)
Héctor Solar
Tecnun · University of Navarra
Venue
The workshop will take place at the auditorium of the Centro de Física de Materiales (CFM).
Address:
Centro de Física de Materiales – Material Physics Center
Paseo Manuel de Lardizabal, 5
E-20018 Donostia – San Sebastián (Gipuzkoa)
Spain