Event: Quantum Meets Space | Adelaide | Wednesday 1 May 2024

1 May 2024

Quantum Meets Space was presented by Australia’s Chief Scientist in partnership with the CSIRO and the Australian Space Agency. The workshop was held at Lot Fourteen, Adelaide, on 1 May 2024. Approximately 80 people attended, including representatives from the Australian space and quantum industries, academia and government.

Space refers to environments beyond a 100 km altitude. The space sector is a critical enabler of essential services that underpin modern society, including transport, communication, agriculture and finance. Space and quantum technologies can work together to make these services better and create more value for society.

Quantum Meets Space was an opportunity for the space sector to learn about quantum technologies and the potential these have for space sector applications. It also provided an opportunity for the quantum industry to find new markets, explore funding and business opportunities, and learn about technical issues in the space sector where quantum may provide solutions. The space sector has changed over time with more companies now present in Australia. Thanks to the increasing numbers of commercial launch providers and lower costs, space is now more accessible, presenting opportunities for the roll-out of quantum technologies.