BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//hacksw/handcal//NONSGML v1.0//EN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3891ef471b7d61fb6417316745c5d470 DTSTAMP:20260416T185036Z DTSTART:20260609T140000 DTEND:20260609T180000 SUMMARY:WIQD Annual Symposium DESCRIPTION:It Takes a Quantum Village\nWIQD Symposium 2026 – Celebrate the quantum community in Utrecht.\n\n\n 📆 June 9, 2026\n\n ⏰ 14:00–17:30 + borrel\n\n 📍 Bibliotheek Neude, Utrecht\n\n\n\nRegister now →\n\n\n\nThis year's WIQD Annual Symposium is all about people. The theme It Takes a Quantum Village is a reminder that quantum isn't shaped by a few big names — it's built by all of us.\n\nBuilding on past editions with over 100 participants, the format is refreshed in 2026: alongside workshops and networking, WIQD is introducing the brand-new WIQD Awards Ceremony.\n\n\n\nWhat to expect\n\n Opening session — celebrating five years of the flagship event\n Interactive workshops\n WIQD Awards ceremony\n Networking & borrel\n\n\n\n\nThe WIQD Awards 2026\nThree categories recognising people who help make the quantum ecosystem more inclusive and supportive:\n\n\n Community Impact Award\n\n For individuals or groups who contribute beyond their formal role — through mentorship, advocacy, or initiatives supporting underrepresented groups.\n\n\n\n Inclusive Leader in Quantum Award\n\n For leaders in academia, industry, or policy who actively create inclusive and socially safe environments.\n\n\n\n Talent in Quantum Award\n\n For outstanding Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD students showing strong promise and inclusive values.\n\n\n\n 👉 Nominate your colleagues or friends by April 15, 2026 —\n nominate here\n\n\n\n\nThe event is open to everyone interested in quantum and community — whether you're a student, researcher, professional, or simply curious. No expert knowledge needed.\n\nCome join us in Utrecht and be part of our quantum village ✨\n\n\n External event organised by WIQD (Women in Quantum Development) · More info: wiqd.nl\n\n\n\n X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

It Takes a Quantum Village

WIQD Symposium 2026 – Celebrate the quantum community in Utrecht.

📆 June 9, 2026

⏰ 14:00–17:30 + borrel

📍 Bibliotheek Neude, Utrecht

This year's WIQD Annual Symposium is all about people. The theme It Takes a Quantum Village is a reminder that quantum isn't shaped by a few big names — it's built by all of us.

Building on past editions with over 100 participants, the format is refreshed in 2026: alongside workshops and networking, WIQD is introducing the brand-new WIQD Awards Ceremony.

What to expect

Opening session — celebrating five years of the flagship event

Interactive workshops

WIQD Awards ceremony

Networking & borrel

The WIQD Awards 2026

Three categories recognising people who help make the quantum ecosystem more inclusive and supportive:

Community Impact Award

For individuals or groups who contribute beyond their formal role — through mentorship, advocacy, or initiatives supporting underrepresented groups.

Inclusive Leader in Quantum Award

For leaders in academia, industry, or policy who actively create inclusive and socially safe environments.

Talent in Quantum Award

For outstanding Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD students showing strong promise and inclusive values.

👉 Nominate your colleagues or friends by April 15, 2026 —
nominate here

The event is open to everyone interested in quantum and community — whether you're a student, researcher, professional, or simply curious. No expert knowledge needed.

Come join us in Utrecht and be part of our quantum village ✨

\n\n\n LOCATION:Bibliotheek Neude, 11, Neude, Domplein, Neude, Janskerkhof, Binnenstad City- En Winkelgebied, Binnenstad, Utrecht, Nederland, 3512 AE, Nederland END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR