Oscar Diez is the Deputy Head of Unit for Quantum Technologies at the European Commission, where he leads strategic initiatives to position Europe as a global leader in the quantum domain. With a robust background in both academia and public sector innovation, he previously served as Head of the Datacentre at the European Medicines Agency in London. Dr. Diez holds a PhD in Computer Science from Universidad Politécnica de Madrid and a Master’s in Open eGovernment from Stockholm University. He also shares his expertise as an adjunct professor at IE University in Madrid. His work focuses on fostering scientific excellence, supporting industrial innovation, and advancing Europe’s competitive edge in quantum technologies.