At the FAB25 conference in Prague, Judith Kreukels, Head of Programmes at WIQD, delivered a powerful talk that challenged the classic image of the quantum physicist: the lone genius in a dusty lab, disconnected from the outside world. Judith opened her presentation by asking a simple question: "What does a quantum physicist look like?" For
It is officially the first week of 2025! As we settle back into our routines and shake off the January blues, let’s take a moment to look back on our successes over the past year. For WIQD, 2024 was our best year yet! Not only did we grow as an organization and create impact, but
Another award for our Head of Programmes Judith Kreukels! During the European Quantum Technology Conference this week, Judith was honoured with the EDI Prize for her work with WIQD as a “champion of action towards Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in her institution”. This recognition highlights Judith’s work in fostering inclusivity, empowering underrepresented groups, and
As part of the QuantERA strategic conference, WIQD organized a panel session on Empowering Women in Quantum. Moderated by Caiseal Beardow (PhD Candidate & Creative Technologist, TU Delft), the discussion included Elisabeth Giacobino (QuantERA Expert, Sorbonne University), Servaas Kokkelmans (Professor at the TU/e, Director of the Center for Quantum Materials and Technology Eindhoven QT/e), Judith
WIQD is excited to participate in the QuantERA Strategic Conference, where we will host a panel session titled Empowering Women+ in Quantum: Driving Diversity. The event will take place on September 11 from 12:00 to 13:00 at Startup Village in Amsterdam. This panel will address the critical need for supportive infrastructure to help women and
We’re happy to share that WIQD's founders, Julia Cramer and Stacey Jeffrey, have been honoured with the QDNL Prize for their exceptional contributions to fostering diversity and equity in the quantum ecosystem. Congratulations, Julia and Stacey! QDNL awards this prize to "the people who have made exceptional contributions to the growth and fortification of our
