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OQI showcases quantum diplomacy at the International Quantum Forum 2025
31st January 2025 Article by Alexia Yiannouli Photos by TUM Think Tank Yesterday, the Open Quantum Institute (OQI) participated in the International Quantum Forum 2025 held at TUM Think Tank, presenting our Quantum Diplomacy Game and participating in a panel discussion underscoring the importance of science diplomacy. The International Quantum Forum (IQF), taking place 30…
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Exploring equitable access to quantum technologies at QT4HEP
22nd January 2025 Article by Alexia Yiannouli The 2024 International Conference on Quantum Technologies for High Energy Physics (QT4HEP), hosted by the CERN Quantum Technology Initiative (QTI) from 20-24 January 2025, brings together the global physics community to discuss advancements in quantum technologies and their impact on fundamental physics. Leading the capacity building efforts at…
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Urbasi Sinha receives the Gates Cambridge Impact Award celebrating her contributions in the quantum field
10th January 2025 We are delighted to extend our congratulations to Urbasi Sinha, quantum physicist and professor at the Raman Research Institute in India and one of OQI’s dedicated Advisory Committee members, for receiving the Gates Cambridge Impact Prize for her contributions in the quantum field over the last 25 years. As one of just…
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Q2B Silicon Valley 2024: advancing sustainability in quantum technology
18th December 2024 Article by Alexia Yiannouli Q2B Silicon Valley 2024 brought together global leaders in quantum technology to connect ecosystems within the international quantum community. Hosted by QC Ware, the 8th edition of the conference ran from 10 – 12 December and featured top quantum leaders from academia, industry and government. Moderated by OQI…
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Not Art, Not Quantum: bridging creativity with quantum
18th December 2024 News from our community Not Art, Not Quantum (NANQ) is a prototype designed to explore the intersection of quantum science, art, and gaming. Organised and created by the Malaysian Quantum Information Initiative (MyQI), a workshop held at the Telekom Muzium, Kuala Lumpur on 16th November explored an innovative art-science approach for engaging…
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OQI workshop at University of Bahrain explores quantum computing for sustainable development
16th December 2024 Article by Alexia Yiannouli Photos by the University of Bahrain On Wednesday 4th December, over 70 students and faculty at the University of Bahrain took part in a workshop run by OQI, exploring the applications of quantum computing for advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Martin Gastal, OQI’s Partnership and Engagement Lead,…
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OQI’s Educational Consortium shapes capacity building activities for 2025
OQI’s Educational Consortium shapes capacity building activities for 2025 10th December 2024 Article by Alexia Yiannouli On December 3 2024, over 35 members of the OQI Educational Consortium gathered to discuss OQI’s capacity building strategy for 2025 and how we are collaboratively aligning with the global activities planned during the International Year of Quantum (IYQ).…
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OQI partners with Quantum for Good conference to explore the societal impact and future of quantum technology
2nd December 2024 Article by Alexia Yiannouli Photos by Marielle van Opbergen, Quantum Delta NL OQI recently joined forces with Quantum Delta NL (QDNL), UNICC, the International Telecommunications Union (ITU), Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) and the Municipality of the Hague, to organise the Quantum for Good: Setting the Stage for the International Year…
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OQI partners with the International Year of Quantum
29th November 2024 OQI has proudly joined the International Year of Quantum (IYQ) as a participating partner — emphasising our commitment to shaping the future of quantum technology. On 7 June 2024, UNESCO proclaimed 2025 as the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQST), marking 100 years since the birth of quantum mechanics. At…
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Quantum for Connectivity Roundtable: advancing global education and connectivity to bridge the quantum digital divide
7th November 2024 Article by Alexia Yiannouli Photo by Marc Bader On Friday 18th October, CERN hosted the Quantum for Connectivity roundtable, co-organised by the Open Quantum Institute (OQI) and Giga, a UNICEF and International Telecommunications Union (ITU) initiative. The roundtable brought together over 30 experts from academia and industry to discuss how quantum technology…