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Exploring the potential of quantum computing at ETH Quantum Hackathon
19th May 2025 Article by Alexia Yiannouli From 9-11 May, the ETH Zurich Quantum Hackathon took place, with over 100 students from diverse academic backgrounds and institutions around the world taking part. Over the weekend, students worked together to tackle hardware and software challenges of quantum science. Before the hackathon kicked off, Philipp Kammerlander, Applications…
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Quantum Unplugged: OQI explores the fundamentals and future impacts of quantum technologies with the diplomatic community
16th May 2025 Article by Alexia Yiannouli Photos by IdeaSquare & OQI On 7th May, representatives from eight of the GRULAC (Group of Latin America and the Caribbean) Permanent Missions to the United Nations Office at Geneva attended the Open Quantum Institute’s first-ever Quantum Unplugged event hosted at IdeaSquare, the innovation space at CERN—a fitting…
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Senegal hosts first quantum computing school at UCAD
14th May 2025 Article by Alexia Yiannouli Photos by UCAD The University Cheikh Anta Diop Dakar (UCAD) recently hosted Senegal’s first-ever quantum computing school. Taking place 30 April-3 May 2025, the initiative was organized in collaboration with the Physics Without Frontiers (PWF) programme of the Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP), with support from…
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Exploring international cooperation at CERN during Geneva Science Diplomacy Week 2025
13th May 2025 Article by Alexia Yiannouli Photo by Marc Bader From 5-9 May 2025, the Geneva Science Diplomacy Week — organised by the Geneva Science Diplomacy Anticipator (GESDA)—brought together 36 global participants — including scientists, diplomats, policymakers, entrepreneurs, funders and citizens—to explore how science diplomacy can contribute to shaping a more inclusive future. On…
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Showcasing CERN and OQI’s global collaboration in quantum technology at Ambrosetti Technology Forum
12th May 2025 Article by Alexia Yiannouli Photo by The European House – Ambrosetti At the 14th edition of The European House Ambrosetti Technology Forum on the topic Harnessing Innovation in the Global Scenario, Enrica Porcari, Head of CERN’s IT Department, delivered the opening remarks for a panel discussion exploring the future of quantum technologies and the…
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OQI participates in FAO’s Dialogue on Digital Agriculture and AI Innovation
8th May 2025 Article by Alexia Yiannouli From 28-30 April, Francesca Schiavello, Applications Advisor at the Open Quantum Institute (OQI), took part in the Dialogue on Digital Agriculture and AI Innovation for the global agrifood systems transformation, hosted by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). The workshop brought together a diverse range…
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OQI highlights anticipatory approach to quantum computing at 2025 Science Diplomacy Summit
6th May 2025 Article by Alexia Yiannouli The 2025 Science Diplomacy Summit took place from 14-15 April, hosted by the John Hopkins Science Diplomacy Hub in Washington D.C. The Summit brought together stakeholders from 35 countries, including the Open Quantum Institute, to discuss critical challenges currently facing the scientific community – exploring topics such as…
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Open Quantum Institute joins experts at IBM Quantum Optimisation Working Group
30th April 2025 Article by Alexia Yiannouli Earlier this month, Francesca Schiavello, Applications Advisor at the Open Quantum Institute, spent two days in Liverpool at the IBM Quantum Computing Optimisation Working Group, hosted by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) Hartree Centre at the University of Liverpool. Bringing together a diverse group of participants from around…
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Harnessing quantum for social good at 13th NYUAD Hackathon
1st May 2025 Article by Alexia Yiannouli From 25-27 April 2025, the 13th annual NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) Hackathon for Social Good brought together more than 200 students and 50 mentors from across the global to collaboratively explore how quantum computing can drive solutions for global challenges and accelerate progress towards the UN Sustainable Development…
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OQI explores shaping quantum computing for society at Responsible Quantum Technologies Workshop
29th April 2025 Article by Alexia Yiannouli On 7th April 2025, Tim Smith, Coordinator of the Open Quantum Institute (OQI), participated in the Responsible Quantum Technologies Workshop, hosted by the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) at the Institute for Technology Assessment and Systems Analysis (ITAS). The workshop brought together leaders from industry, education, policymakers and…