QIATF: the Forum where the Future of Quantum Internet is built
QIATF at a glimpse
Integral to Quantum Internet Alliance, QIA Technology Forum (QIATF) is an open, free-for-all collaboration platform accelerating the transition of quantum internet technologies from research to real-world deployment. QIATF is connecting pioneers, visionaries, scientists, and industry leaders who share QIA’s ambition of building the global quantum internet made in Europe.
Shape the future
Collaborate with leading organisations advancing quantum networking from research to real-world deployment. Contribute to the technical discussions, architectures, and integration pathways shaping the future quantum internet ecosystem through QIATF Special Interest Groups.
Accelerate innovation
Join a cross-sector ecosystem committed to transforming quantum internet technologies into scalable infrastructure, applications, and services. Explore new partnerships, deployment opportunities, and technology integration pathways within your domain of expertise.
Connect to the ecosystem
Engage directly with the Quantum Internet Alliance community of researchers, technology leaders, telecom operators, infrastructure stakeholders, and quantum innovators. Gain early insight into emerging developments, enabling technologies, and future industry directions in quantum networking.
QIATF history and quantified record
QIATF launch
QIATF was established to bridge the gap between cutting-edge quantum networking research and industrial deployment.
It was officially launched at Mobile World Congress 2024 in Barcelona as the world’s first global technology forum dedicated to the quantum internet.
Through its Special Interest Groups (SIGs), QIATF members, engage in knowledge exchange and identify opportunities for further quantum internet development and / or deployment.
QIATF in numbers
- 17 external members from across 5 continents, all working together with QIA consortium
- Members coming from Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Austria, Spain, United States, Canada, Singapore, United Arab Emirates, and Brazil
- Members spanning telecom, photonics, quantum hardware, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and applied research
- 2 active Special Interest Groups
QIATF membership overview
Flexible participation for a diverse ecosystem
How to join QIATF
QIATF sign-up process
Step 1: Review the QIATF Terms of Reference
Step 2: Submit a short membership application
Step 3: Application review by QIA management
Step 4: Join QIATF and participate in relevant SIG activities
Membership general eligibility
QIATF welcomes legal entities from industry, academia, research, infrastructure, telecom, space, and related technology sectors that:
- support the mission and scope of QIA
- are interested in advancing quantum internet technologies and enabling infrastructures
- and contribute to innovation, collaboration, and ecosystem development.
QIATF approved members gain access to:
- QIATF communication channels
- SIG regular online working groups calls
- Annual in-person QIATF events
- Networking opportunities across the ecosystem
SIGs explained
QIATF activities are organised through Special Interest Groups (SIGs) focused collaboration environments dedicated to key domains of the future quantum internet.
SIG Space
Established within QIATF following a proposal by Thales Alenia Space and officially launched in 2024, SIG Space brings together industry, research, telecom, and space stakeholders to explore the integration of terrestrial and satellite-based quantum communication infrastructures.
The group focuses on interoperability, interface architectures, and long-distance quantum networking, helping lay the foundations for a scalable global quantum internet spanning ground and space systems.
As of 2026, SIG Space is co-chaired by TNO and ESA European Space Agency.
SIG Telecom
Established within QIATF in 2024 following a proposal by Telecom Italia, SIG Telecom brings together telecom operators, infrastructure providers, network architects, researchers, and technology developers to explore how quantum networks can seamlessly integrate with existing and future communications infrastructures.
The group focuses on orchestration of hybrid classical-quantum networks, interoperability, software-defined networking, network control architectures, and pre-standardisation activities supporting the future deployment of scalable quantum internet infrastructures.
As of 2026, SIG Telecom is co-chaired by Telefonica and Delft Networks.
From foundation building to ecosystem activation
QIATF in SGA2
SGA1 established the foundations of QIATF by launching the Technology Forum, creating the first Special Interest Groups, and building the operational framework for ecosystem collaboration.
With SGA2, QIATF enters its next phase: accelerating industrial engagement, strengthening architecture and interoperability discussions, and connecting more closely with deployment-focused quantum internet initiatives.
The ecosystem continues to expand through new SIGs, annual community gatherings, and stronger alignment with QIA’s evolving technical roadmap.
Join the QIA partners and below organisations in building the global quantum internet made in Europe, join QIA Technology Forum today!
Interested to join?
QIATF is open to all interested parties meeting membership criteria.
Make a membership inquiry by filling out the form below.