Quantum Meets
Where Industry Challenges Meet Quantum Solutions
Quantum Meets is Australia's national industry engagement series designed to connect end-users, researchers, startups, government and quantum experts to solve real-world problems.
➔ Quantum Meets
Quantum Meets is Australia's national industry engagement series designed to connect end-users, researchers, startups, government and quantum experts to solve real-world problems.
These highly interactive workshops bring together sector leaders and quantum innovators to explore practical applications of quantum technologies, identify industry challenges, and accelerate the development of future use cases.
From energy networks and logistics systems to finance, public services, critical infrastructure and space technologies, Quantum Meets creates the environment for meaningful conversations that can lead to collaboration, pilot projects, research partnerships and commercial opportunities.
Building Australia's Quantum Future
Since launching in 2022, Quantum Meets has engaged hundreds of participants across Australia, helping build awareness of quantum technologies, strengthen industry-research connections and identify emerging use cases that can drive future innovation.
Every workshop contributes to a growing national conversation about how Australia can leverage its world-class quantum capability to solve industry challenges, boost productivity and create new economic opportunities.
Why Quantum Meets?
Quantum technologies have the potential to transform industries by solving problems that are difficult, costly or impossible to address using today's technologies.
But real impact starts with understanding the challenge.
Quantum Meets flips the traditional technology conversation. Rather than asking "What can quantum do?", we start with:
What problems need to be solved?
By bringing together industry challenge owners and quantum experts in the same room, we help identify where quantum sensing, quantum computing and quantum communications may create value for organisations today and in the future.
Upcoming Quantum Meets
Artificial Intelligence
Sydney
13th October 2026
Biomedical
Perth
11th Nov 2026
Agriculture & Food
Adelaide
30th July 2026
Quantum Meets Industry Reports
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Quantum Meets Biotech brought together leaders from biotechnology, healthcare, research and quantum to explore how emerging quantum technologies are transforming the future of medicine.
From faster drug discovery and precision diagnostics to portable brain imaging and next-generation sensing, this report showcases breakthrough applications and highlights opportunities for collaboration to accelerate innovation and improve health outcomes.
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The future of communications will rely on networks that are faster, smarter and fundamentally more secure.
Led by Australia's Chief Scientist in partnership with CSIRO, Quantum Meets Communications examines how quantum technologies could transform network performance, cybersecurity, spectrum optimisation and the foundations of tomorrow's communications infrastructure.
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Quantum Meets Decarbonisation united industry, research and government to explore how quantum technologies can help tackle some of Australia's biggest decarbonisation challenges.
From critical minerals and cleaner chemical processes to smarter transport networks, energy optimisation and carbon monitoring, this report showcases high-impact use cases and identifies practical opportunities for collaboration, innovation and industry adoption.
Report coming soon.
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As Australia's energy system becomes more complex, quantum technologies are emerging as powerful tools to optimise, secure and accelerate the transition to net zero.
Led by CSIRO, Quantum Meets Energy examines opportunities across grid optimisation, advanced materials, next-generation batteries and energy storage, highlighting where quantum innovation can strengthen the future of Australia's energy network.
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Led by CSIRO, Quantum Meets Finance examined how quantum technologies are set to reshape the future of financial services.
Covering topics from fraud detection and cybersecurity to portfolio optimisation, risk modelling and secure communications, this report outlines the opportunities, challenges and practical steps the finance sector can take to prepare for the quantum era.
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Led by CSIRO, Quantum Meets Health explored how quantum technologies could help address some of healthcare's biggest challenges.
From personalised medicine and accelerated drug discovery to advanced diagnostics, medical imaging and secure health data, this report captures the opportunities, insights and collaborations that emerged across Australia's health and quantum ecosystems.
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Even small improvements in supply chain efficiency can deliver significant economic benefits.
Led by Australia's Chief Scientist in partnership with CSIRO and the University of Western Australia, Quantum Meets Logistics examined how quantum technologies can optimise transport networks, strengthen supply chain resilience, improve forecasting and enhance freight security.
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Led by CSIRO, Quantum Meets Public Service examined how quantum technologies could help governments deliver smarter, more secure and more resilient public services.
From transport optimisation and biosecurity to national security, critical infrastructure and post-quantum cybersecurity, this report highlights where quantum can strengthen government capability and improve outcomes for communities.
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Quantum technologies are already delivering value to Australia's resources sector—and their potential is only growing.
Led by Australia's Chief Scientist in partnership with CSIRO, Quantum Meets Resources explores how quantum sensing, computing and navigation can improve exploration, optimise mining operations and unlock new efficiencies across the resources value chain.
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From secure satellite communications to next-generation navigation and Earth observation, quantum technologies are set to redefine what's possible in space.
Led by CSIRO and the Australian Space Agency, Quantum Meets Space explores emerging applications that will strengthen Australia's sovereign capability while unlocking new opportunities for industry, research and government.
Download the Quantum Meets Space Report (CSIRO).
How it works
Each Quantum Meets event focuses on a specific industry sector and follows a structured workshop format designed to maximise engagement and outcomes.
Industry Challenge
Senior industry, government and sector leaders outline the key challenges facing their organisations and industries.
Quantum Capability
Researchers, startups and technology experts share emerging quantum capabilities and potential solution pathways.
Collaborative Breakouts
Cross-sector groups work together to develop potential use cases, identify barriers and explore pathways for adoption.
Access the Ecosystem
Join a national community of founders, researchers, corporates and investors shaping Australia’s quantum future.
Interactive Prioritisation
Participants vote on the most important problems and opportunity areas to explore further.
Outcomes & Follow-Up
Insights, use cases and collaboration opportunities are captured and shared, creating momentum beyond the event itself.
Contact the Partnerships Team
Whether you're exploring how quantum technologies could create value for your organisation, looking to connect with Australia's quantum ecosystem, or ready to develop a pilot project, our Partnerships team can help.
From executive briefings and industry workshops to strategic introductions, funding opportunities and collaborative projects, we work with organisations across Australia to turn emerging quantum opportunities into real-world outcomes.