Quantum computers promise to solve problems classical machines can't — but what's the energy cost of getting there? The Centre for Quantum and Society and the Quantum Energy Initiative, are bringing the community together in Delft to tackle quantum computing's own energy footprint head-on.

The goal: get real data on the table, share best practices, and make sure the people who'll actually run this hardware, like HPC centers, have a seat at the table from day one.

Why you should be in the room:

Academics — The field is short on hard metrics. Help define what "good data" even looks like, from thermodynamics to economics.

Industry vendors — Shape the IEEE standard while it's still being written. Early input protects your market access and puts you face-to-face with end-users.

HPC centers — Integration decisions and vendor roadmaps are coming. Get your requirements on record before they're locked in.

Policymakers — See where the data is solid, where the gaps are, and where smart policy can actually move the needle.