Superconducting technologies, historically central to fundamental research, are increasingly relevant for applications in energy, healthcare, transportation, and computing. Recent advances suggest these technologies may contribute meaningfully to addressing critical societal challenges.
Organized by CERN, in partnership with the ScGA, this two-day event will examine the role of superconductors in enabling discovery science, assess their potential in real-world applications, and consider pathways for accelerating their development. The event will bring together researchers, technologists, investors, and policymakers to align frontier science with practical needs.
Through keynotes, panels, and roundtables, participants will:
- Review major achievements and current limitations in applied superconductivity.
- Discuss how superconducting technologies may support progress towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
- Examine supply chain and workforce issues affecting scale-up.
- Engage with stakeholders from the private and public sectors to explore funding strategies.
- Identify opportunities for collaborative R&D and public–private initiatives.
By convening the superconductivity community across sectors, the event aims to build a shared understanding of challenges and foster coordinated action.
