European Parliament’s ITRE Committee to Hold Public Hearing on Quantum, AI, and Cloud Technology Development
Brussels, 23 September 2025 – The Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) of the European Parliament is scheduled to hold an important public hearing focused on the advancement of key digital technologies in Europe. The event, titled “Quantum, AI and cloud – technology development and industrial capacity building in Europe,” will take place on 23 September 2025 at 14:30 in meeting room ANTALL 4Q2. ### Purpose and Themes of the Hearing
This hearing aims to provide a comprehensive exploration of the current state and future prospects of quantum technologies, artificial intelligence (AI), and cloud computing within the European Union. These technologies are seen as pivotal to shaping the digital landscape and industrial competitiveness of Europe in the coming years.
Key topics to be discussed include:
- Developments in quantum technology domains such as quantum computing, communication, and encryption.
- Progress and challenges in AI research and application across industries.
- Evolution and expansion of cloud computing infrastructure and services within Europe.
- Strategies to strengthen Europe’s industrial capacity and innovation ecosystem in digital technologies.
- Potential impacts of these technologies on various sectors of European industry and technology sovereignty.
Supporting Materials and Presentations
Several expert institutions will contribute to the hearing, providing in-depth presentations and insights. Available documents include:
- The full programme of the hearing (PDF, 140 KB).
- Presentation from Forschungszentrum Jülich, a leading European research center specializing in high-performance computing and quantum technologies (PDF, 11 MB).
- Contributions from the Poznań Supercomputing and Networking Center (PCSS), focusing on cloud and computing technologies (Document, 14 MB).
- The EVROC project’s presentation, offering perspectives on secure communications and encryption technologies (PDF, 25 MB).
Context and Importance
The ITRE Committee plays a crucial role in shaping legislation and policy in areas related to industry, research, energy, and digital technologies within the EU. This public hearing is part of the committee’s ongoing efforts to foster a resilient, innovative digital ecosystem supporting the EU’s ambition to be a global leader in emerging technologies.
The event will facilitate engagement with a broad spectrum of stakeholders, including policymakers, researchers, industry representatives, and civil society. Discussions held during this hearing will inform future legislative initiatives and strategic EU actions designed to bolster technological development and industrial growth.
Participation and Accessibility
The hearing will be webcast live, allowing citizens and interested parties across Europe to follow the proceedings remotely. The European Parliament promotes accessibility and transparency, offering summaries and related materials in multiple EU languages.
Further Information
For full details about the hearing, related documentation, and future updates, visit the ITRE Committee’s webpage on the European Parliament’s official site.
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Contacts:
European Parliament – ITRE Committee
Official Website
This article is based on the official announcement by the European Parliament’s Committee on Industry, Research and Energy regarding the upcoming public hearing on quantum, AI, and cloud technology development.
