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Exploring quantum diplomacy at Africa Quantum Summit
The Africa Quantum Summit took place 4-5 December 2025 in Nairobi, Kenya, exploring key pillars shaping Africa’s quantum future. The event covered key topics such as quantum diplomacy, education, industry and research. During the first day of the Summit, participants had the opportunity to take part in playing the Quantum Diplomacy Game. which was facilitated…
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OQI at COP30: connecting quantum and sustainability in LATAM
4th December 2025 The 30th UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) took place in Belém, Brazil, from 10-21 November 2025, where the world came together to define and agree on global actions to address the climate crisis. Alongside the main proceedings, a workshop focusing on quantum and sustainability took place at the IBM offices in São…
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Exploring global quantum collaboration at Chicago Quantum Summit and qConnect
25th November 2025 Article by Alexia Yiannouli Photo from Chicago Quantum Summit (left) and qConnect (right) Earlier this month, Catherine Lefebvre (Applications Lead and Senior Advisor at OQI) attended a series of quantum events across North America. In Chicago, one of the US’s main quantum hubs, she had the opportunity to present OQI at the…
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OQI showcases quantum for global good on Léman Bleu TV’s Cosmopolis
Martin Gastal, Partnerships and Engagement and Capacity Building Lead at OQI, joined the most recent episode of Cosmopolis on Léman Bleu TV, on the theme of science for good. Alongside Marilyne Andersen (Director General, GESDA – Geneva Science and Diplomacy Anticipator), Ana Luiza Thompson Flores (Director, UNESCO Geneva Liaison Office and Enrico Chesta (CERN), he…
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Quantum Diplomacy Game played at the Swiss Embassy in Berlin
On 11th November 2025, the Quantum Diplomacy Game was played at the Swiss Embassy in Berlin, Germany. The game immerses participants into a future fictional scenario, where large-scale quantum computing has been achieved, but the technology is inaccessible for most. Each participant is given a character, taking on the role of scientists, policymakers and industry leaders. Placing…
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Quantum Unplugged: Geneva’s diplomatic community engages in dialogue on quantum technology with OQI and ITU
Quantum Unplugged: Geneva’s diplomatic community engages in dialogue on quantum technology with OQI and ITU 7th November 2025 Article by Alexia Yiannouli Photo by OQI/ITU On 14th October, representatives from 40 Permanent Missions in Geneva attended the second edition of Quantum Unplugged, in collaboration with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the Organisation internationale de…
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News from the Lab: OQI advances global collaboration in quantum computing for the SDGs
October 2025 In a recent session of News from the Lab, a series of online events organised by the CERN Alumni Network Alex Bernasconi (Applications Project Manager at OQI) spoke about her work with the Open Quantum Institute, exploring how we are promoting inclusive access to quantum computing to advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals…
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Shaping future quantum innovation: OQI at Swiss Quantum Week and the GESDA Summit
29th October 2025 Article by Alexia Yiannouli Photos by Marc Bader Swiss Quantum Week, held from 13-19 October, brought together a diverse range of stakeholders from academia, industry, policymakers and the general public, to celebrate quantum advancements in Switzerland and grow the Swiss and global quantum ecosystems as part of the International Year of Quantum…
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Quantum Hackathon LATAM explores quantum computing for the SDGs
12th October 2025 Article by Alexia Yiannouli Photos by University of Montevideo From 1-3 October, more than 70 students from 11 Latin American (LATAM) countries came together to explore how quantum computing could be harnessed for sustainable development. The Quantum Hackathon LATAM: Quantum for Climate, hosted by the University of Montevideo and with the support…
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Driving innovation at Quantum Africa 7
Article by Alexia Yiannouli As part of our commitment to democratising quantum computing as an emerging technology, OQI organised a session exploring inclusive access to quantum science and technology during Quantum Africa 7. Taking place from 22-26 September 2025, Quantum Africa 7 brought together stakeholders from across Africa and worldwide to foster dialogue and drive…