BIPM Workshop on Accelerating the adoption of Quantum Technologies
through Measurements and Standards

21st and 22nd March 2024

BIPM, Sèvres

Overview

Standards play a critical role in establishing a market for emerging technologies such as quantum. The National Metrology Institutes (NMIs) and Designated Institutes (DIs) of Member States, through their expertise and historical ties to industry and standards development organizations, are well positioned to inform the standardization process through sound science, and to connect the research and commercial communities.

This workshop will set the direction for a new CIPM initiative that will leverage the combined expertise of the NMIs and DIs to accelerate the development and adoption of quantum technologies through coordinated development and sharing of measurement “best practices” in support of future standardization.

The workshop will provide an opportunity for strategic leaders from NMIs and DIs to:

• Share information on priority activities to support quantum technology development and adoption.
• Agree on an initial strategy and framework for an ongoing quantum initiative, including industry engagement.
• Establish potential task groups in quantum technology areas where NMIs and DIs are willing to collaborate to accelerate the development of best measurement practices.

Participation per Member State may be limited to one or two attendees from each institute to facilitate equitable representation of all interested in participating.

Provisional agenda

The following provisional agenda is likely to evolve over time. Please visit this section from time to time!

Venue

The workshop will be hosted at the BIPM in Sèvres, France. You can choose to attend in-person or on-line via Zoom.

If you are planning to attend in-person, you will find information about the geographic location of the BIPM and how to get there here.

There are many hotels around Sèvres you can browse using your favorite booking site. You can also use this list gathering a few hotels near the BIPM.

Registration

The number of in-person attendees is limited to two per NMI/DI, one delegate and one expert. Two additional observers will also be able attend the workshop on-line only. The delegate and the expert can attend remotely as well.

Delegate, expert, and observers must be designated by the director of their NMI/DI using a specific nomination form the director receives with the invitation letter.

Notice that the registration to the workshop requires that the pre-meeting questionnaire has been completed. This on-line questionnaire is accessible from the invitation letter.

An arbitration of the number of participants per NMI/DI is likely to be made in case the number of in-person registrations exceeds the capacity of the BIPM.

Organizing Committee