New leadership for EuroHPC JU advisory groups

2026-06-10

New leadership for EuroHPC JU advisory groups

On June 8-9 2026, the inaugural meetings of the newly elected advisory groups of the EuroHPC Joint Undertaking took place in Luxembourg. During the meetings the chairs and vice-chairs were selected. These bodies comprising of RIAG, INFRAG and the newly established QTAG, will be responsible for providing independent expertise to support the development of the European computing and quantum ecosystem. A key feature of these new structures is the inclusion of a representative from PCSS in this prestigious Quantum Technology Advisory Group. 

Inauguration of the Term & strategic goals

The Luxembourg meetings marked the start of the two-year term (spanning from 2026 to 2028) for three key groups within the EuroHPC JU Industrial and Scientific Advisory Board. Anders Dam Jensen, Executive Director of EuroHPC JU, officially opened the proceedings and oversaw the formal aspects of the election process. The groups’ members and observers had been formally appointed by the EuroHPC JU Governing Board on April 24, 2026. The structures include 12 members and 12 observers representing 23 countries. This ensures a broad and diverse international perspective in the pursuit of the JU’s objectives.

The primary tasks of those advisory groups will include providing input on the strategic research and innovation agenda, as well as offering advice on the procurement and exploitation of supercomputers, quantum computers, and AI Factories. The aim of these activities is to build advanced digital capabilities, expand international collaboration programs, federate resources, and establish high-speed connectivity across Europe.

It is particularly important to emphasize PCSS’s international success. Dr. Krzysztof Kurowski, Head of the Quantum Technologies Department at PCSS, has been appointed to the newly established Quantum Technologies Advisory Group (QTAG). The presence of a Polish scientist in such an elite group recognizes the Center’s achievements to date and ensures a tangible influence on shaping European quantum policy.

Tasks of the newly established QTAG group

The QTAG has brought together important experts from academia, research organizations, and the industrial sector. Its primary objective is to provide independent advisory support to the EuroHPC JU regarding the development, deployment and full integration of quantum technologies across existing HPC infrastructure in Europe.

The specific remit of QTAG includes:

  • Developing and regularly updating input for the multiannual strategic program on quantum technologies, taking into account evolving scientific, industrial, and policy needs;
  • Advising on strategic priorities for research, innovation, and infrastructure, with a particular focus on strengthening the EU’s technological sovereignty, strategic autonomy, and resilience;
  • Providing opinions on initiatives related to international cooperation in the quantum field, while safeguarding defense interests and fundamental EU values;
  • Identifying priorities in education, training, and workforce development aimed at bridging the skills gap in the quantum sector and raising awareness regarding security-sensitive applications;
  • Providing expert support for the procurement, deployment, and operationalization of quantum infrastructures, including their interconnection and federation with HPC systems and quantum communication infrastructure;
  • Participating in standardization, interoperability, and security-enhancement activities, with particular attention to risks associated with dual-use technologies and the protection of the EU’s strategic assets.

The launch of the QTAG group’s activities, with the participation of a PCSS representative, opens a new chapter in the integration of Polish quantum systems with European infrastructure, directly contributing to the development of a secure and modern digital ecosystem.