CIONET Academy — Programme for CIOs & digital leaders

Quantum Impact for Corporates

Prepare your organisation for the quantum transition — now, not tomorrow.

Start
October 2026
Time
Friday afternoons 13:00–17:00
Location
3D Makers Zone, Haarlem
Moderator
Dr. Cor van der Struijf

Why now?

Quantum computing has promised to be a revolutionary technology for years — most experts agree that its real impact will land before 2030. For cybersecurity it already matters today: with "store now, decrypt later", bad actors intercept encrypted data now, intending to decrypt it once quantum computers are powerful enough. The Netherlands holds the world's number two spot in quantum science — this programme helps you make the right, no-regret choices.

#2
NL worldwide in quantum science
€615M
investment via Quantum Delta NL
29
NL quantum startups (2025)
600%
growth in private investment

Session overview

Session 1 — 30 Oct 2026

Introduction & Quantum Foundations

Basic principles of quantum computing and the state of play in the Netherlands; post-quantum cryptography and the "store now, decrypt later" threat.

Session 2 — 27 Nov 2026

Presenting Use Cases & Expert Feedback

Participants present their own use cases and receive feedback from quantum experts. Guest speaker: practical experience from the financial sector (incl. ABN AMRO).

Session 3 — 11 Dec 2026

Quantum Application Lab & Applications

Strategic opportunities per sector, and the path from lab to production. Guest speaker: Harry Buhrman (CWI/QuSoft) on the state of quantum algorithms.

Session 4 — 29 Jan 2027

Impact & Action — Your Quantum Roadmap

Post-quantum regulation (NIS2, DORA, NIST PQC) and your own action plan. Guest speaker: Amir Arooni on digital transformation and quantum strategy.

Session 5 — approx. 6 months later

Alumni Reunion Day

Sharing experiences and results, an update on the quantum landscape, and networking with alumni from earlier series.

Who is it for

CIOs, CDOs, CTOs and CISOs, Digitalisation & IT directors, strategic advisors and board members, government managers with a digital portfolio, and programme managers of large digital transformations — working at larger Dutch organisations (500+ FTE).

Led by

Dr. Cor van der Struijf
Moderator
Quantum Ambassador and Senior Business Developer at TNO-TSE. Former IBM Q Ambassador, with over two decades of enterprise experience in quantum physics.

Experts and practitioners from the Dutch quantum ecosystem bring practical insights to every session.

Investment
€ 4,150 excl. VAT
Group
Maximum 20 participants
Intake
Phone intake required
Registration
First come, first served

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The Dutch quantum ecosystem and the full programme in one place.

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