Bob Dirks, Systems Architect Quantum Technology, TNO will speak at IQT The Hague March 13-15.

Bob Dirks, Systems Architect Quantum Technology, TNO will speak at IQT The Hague March 13-15.
Bob Dirks, Systems Architect Quantum Technology, TNO is responsible for the progress of projects from the technology point-of-view as a systems architect, and then especially during the acquisition and conceptual phase. He assures that the different disciplines and areas of expertise involved in a project converge into a solution that can help the customer move forward. The nice thing about his role is that “I have to know a lot about everything, without having to be a specialist in anything”. Currently, he is  supporting a team that is developing laser satcom and quantum technology for secure network connections and quantum communication via air and space, for which we want to make use of satellites. To this end, together with the business developer, he  setting up internal and external collaborations because these are major, complex and expensive projects. To get quantum technology into space, that’s his drive at TNO.

Register here for IQT The Hague, March 13-15

IQT The Hague 2023 is the eighth global conference and exhibition in the highly successful Inside Quantum Technology series. The Hague event will focus on Quantum Communications and Quantum Security. Ten vertical topics encompassing more than 40 panels and talks from over 80 speakers will provide attendees with a deep understanding on state-of-the-art developments of the future quantum internet as well as the current impact of quantum-safe technologies on cybersecurity.

Sandra K. Helsel, Ph.D. has been researching and reporting on frontier technologies since 1990.  She has her Ph.D. from the University of Arizona.