Event overview
- APS March Meeting 2026 (Denver, March 15–20) is the world’s largest physics conference, with 14,000+ attendees across all physics disciplines
- 2026 theme: “Science for a shared future”
Nordic presence
- Strong representation from Swedish ecosystem: QSIP partners ConScience and Scalinq together with Sweden Quantum, Low Noise Factory, among others
- Nordic companies had a notably strong exhibition presence, indicating growing regional momentum in quantum technologies
Technical insights
- Strong focus on superconducting qubits across talks
- Key areas of progress:
- New superconducting materials
- Improved fabrication techniques
- Advances in measurement and design approaches
- Continued exploration of alternative qubit modalities
Industry insights (key takeaways)
1. Shift toward modular ecosystem
- Major players (e.g. Quantum Machines, Bluefors, Qblox, Quantum Design) focus on:
- Control systems
- Cryogenics
- Readout electronics
- → Value is currently concentrated in enabling technologies rather than full-stack solutions
2. Fragmented but opportunity-rich landscape
- Large number of specialized, niche companies
- → Indicates a modular ecosystem with low entry barriers for focused innovations
- → Early partnerships and positioning are key as the industry matures
3. Foundry model gaining traction
- Limited focus on in-house qubit fabrication
- → Foundry approach emerging as preferred model for scalability
4. Strong interest from major industry players
- Active engagement from Nvidia, Google, Microsoft, and the US defense sector
- → Confirms strategic importance and long-term investment outlook
5. Gaps in software and applications
- Relatively few companies focused on:
- Quantum software
- End-user applications
- → Potential white space for future growth
6. Scaling challenges ahead
- Particularly for:
- Readout systems
- Cryogenic infrastructure
- → Scaling remains a key bottleneck for the industry
