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Open Quantum Institute showcased at Women in Data Science Geneva (WiDS)
23rd April 2025 Article by Alexia Yiannouli On April 1st, Alex Bernasconi, OQI Applications Project Manager, represented OQI at the 2025 Women in Data Science (WiDS) conference in Geneva. The annual event brings together women from across academia, industry and international organisations to share their work, foster collaboration, and inspire diversity within the field of data science.…
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Lebanon hosts its first quantum computing hackathon at the American University of Beirut (AUB)
11th April 2025 Article by Alexia Yiannouli Photo by AUB On 5th April, the Centre for Advanced Mathematical Sciences (CAMS) at the American University of Beirut (AUB) hosted Lebanon’s first-ever quantum computing hackathon–organised in collaboration with the Open Quantum Institute (OQI) and New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD). The hackathon followed the Satellite Activity Quantum…
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Open Quantum Institute explores quantum’s impact on international Geneva
10th April 2025 Article by Alexia Yiannouli Photo by Yannick Heiniger What does quantum mean for the Geneva ecosystem? This was a question explored by Tim Smith (OQI Coordinator) and Anastasiia Lazuka (OQI Events and Community Manager) in last week’s Digital International Geneva Connect session. Digital International Geneva is a monthly informal gathering that brings together…
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Open Quantum Institute showcased at International Symposium on Grids and Clouds (ISGC)
7th April 2025 Article by Alexia Yiannouli Elias Xaver Huber, winner of the 2023 NYUAD Hackathon for Social Good, recently represented the Open Quantum Institute at the International Symposium on Grids and Clouds (ISGC) 2025 — exploring how we can ensure the advancement in quantum technologies is inclusive, secure and beneficial to humanity. During his…
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OQI explores sustainable water loss reduction with UN Habitat Mexico
4th April 2025 Photo by UNAM OQI Applications Lead Catherine Lefebvre visited UN Habitat in Mexico City from 31 March-4 April — exploring collaboration on OQI’s Water Leak Detection use case, and water management proposals for sustainable water loss reduction. Water Leak Detection focuses on a quantum machine learning solution to optimally position sensors and…
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Diplomats engage in Quantum Diplomacy Game at the UN Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA)
3rd April 2025 Photos by GESDA On 1st April, diplomats participating in the UN Disarmament Fellowship Programme 2025 engaged in playing the Quantum Diplomacy Game at the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA). This interactive role play game immerses participants in a fictional future scenario, simulating the challenges and opportunities for common good. Designed…
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Open Quantum Institute hosts workshops exploring quantum reservoir computing and quantum optimisation
Open Quantum Institute hosts workshops exploring quantum reservoir computing and quantum optimization 1st April 2025 Article by Alexia Yiannouli As part of its mission to explore quantum computing applications that could contribute to accelerating the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and beyond, the Open Quantum Institute (OQI) recently hosted two technical workshops. These…
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Bringing quantum to life with LEGO4QUANTUM
21st March 2025 OQI’s Applications Expert, Philipp Kammerlander, is one of the judges for the LEGO4QUANTUM competition, a global initiative designed to encourage students to participate in the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ). As a member of the competition’s jury, Philipp will leverage his expertise in quantum computing to evaluate three-minute videos…
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Open Quantum Institute explores quantum computing in practice at the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS)
18th March 2025 Article by Alexia Yiannouli On 11th February, Philipp Kammerlander, Applications Expert at the Open Quantum Institute, gave a research seminar at the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) in Ghana. AIMS is a pan-African network for post-graduate training in mathematics, research and public engagement in STEM. As part of a three-week visiting…
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Exploring the shaping of quantum computing for the benefit of society at CESQ’s Industry Discovery Day
14th March 2025 Article by Alexia Yiannouli Photo by CESQ On 6th March, Tim Smith, Coordinator of the Open Quantum Institute (OQI), participated in the Industry Discovery Day at the European Centre for Quantum Sciences (CESQ). Co-organised by QPerfect and the University of Strasbourg as part of CESQ’s Quantum Week 2025, the event brought together…