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OQI at UNAM’s 4th Quantum Computing School
OQI at UNAM’s 4th Quantum Computing School 22nd September 2025 Article by Alexia Yiannouli The 4th Quantum Computing School took place at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) from 4-8 August. Organised in collaboration with UNAM’s Office of Scientific Research, the Center for Advanced Studies in Computing and the School of Engineering, the event…
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Celebrating Egypt’s first-ever national quantum computing hackathon
Celebrating Egypt’s first-ever national quantum computing hackathon 19th September 2025 Article by Alexia Yiannouli Photos by Bibliotheca Alexandrina Last week, the Alexandria Quantum Hackathon took place against the historic backdrop of the Library of Alexandria (Bibliotheca Alexandrina) – marking the first-ever national quantum computing hackathon in Egypt. From 3-5 September, over 50 students came together…
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From ideation to proof of concept: OQI use cases making progress towards impact
16th September 2025 Article by Alexia Yiannouli As one of OQI’s main pillars of work, we are supporting the development of quantum computing use cases that address real-world problems with a societal impact and could accelerate the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Since the initiation of OQI, a total of 19 use…
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OQI takes part in first quantum computing conference in the Philippines
28th August 2025 Article by Alexia Yiannouli Photo by QISTCon.ph From 30 July to 1 August, the first-ever Quantum Information, Science and Technology Conference (QISTCon.ph) took place in Cebu, the Philippines. Organised by the Quantum Computing Society of the Philippines, the event had strong regional support and engagement, bringing together experts, researchers, industry and the…
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SEA Quantum Hackathon harnesses quantum computing for the SDGs
19th August 2025 Article by Alexia Yiannouli Photo by Suranaree University of Technology (SUT) Southeast Asia’s first-ever quantum hackathon recently took place in Bangkok, Thailand from 3-5 August 2025, in collaboration with the Suranaree University of Technology (SUT) Quantum Technology Research Initiative Consortium (QTRic), Program Management Unit for Human Resources and Institutional Development, Research and…
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From zero to quantum hero: my experience at the Quantum Material Hackathon
13th August 2025 Article by Othman Alabed Getting accepted into the CERN Summer Student Programme was a dream come true – a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to dive headfirst into the world of frontier science. I was already thrilled to be surrounded by some of the brightest minds in physics and computing, when another opportunity landed in…
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Shaping responsible quantum innovation at AI for Good
21st July 2025 Article by Alexia Yiannouli Photo by AI for Good OQI recently participated in the AI for Good Summit, organised by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) from 8-11 July 2025. As part of the Quantum for Good track, OQI collaborated with ITU to build an engaging program of discussions on how quantum technology…
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Building responsible quantum ecosystems at Quantum Korea
21st July 2025 Article by Alexia Yiannouli Photo by Quantum Korea In June, OQI participated in Quantum Korea, an international event bringing together global researchers, industry leaders, government representatives and the public, to showcase and explore the latest trends in the quantum ecosystem. Mira Wolf-Bauwens (Head of Initiatives Development at GESDA, Advisor to OQI) took…
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Turning quantum potential into global impact: OQI at World of Quantum
21st July 2025 Article by Alexia Yiannouli Photo by World of Quantum OQI recently participated in World of Quantum, which took place in Munich from 22-25 June, to explore the potential of quantum technology and its real-world applications and impact. Enrica Porcari, Head of CERN IT Department and Strategic Advisor to OQI, gave a talk…
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Hacking quantum materials for sustainable development
21st July 2025 Article by Alexia Yiannouli From 11-13 July, 35 students from over 20 countries came together at CERN IdeaSquare to take part in a hackathon co-organised by OQI and the University of Geneva (Geneva Responsible Entrepreneurship Center). Participants came from a diverse range of academic backgrounds and institutions, including CERN’s Summer Student Programme,…