Category: people
-
Advancing inclusive quantum innovation at Trust Valley Day 2025
Advancing inclusive quantum innovation at Trust Valley Day 2025 18th December 2025 Article by Alexia Yiannouli On 2nd December, the Trust Valley Day 2025 brought together policymakers, academics, investors and entrepreneurs to celebrate five years of Trust Valley and to share insights on how to co-shape the future of digital trust. At OQI, we are
-
Advancing responsible quantum at QuIC’s QBC Summit
Advancing responsible quantum at QuIC’s QBC Summit 10th December 2025 Article by Alexia Yiannouli The QBC Summit took place from 26-27 November, hosted at CERN by QuIC (the European Quantum Industry Consortium). The event brought together the QuIC community to network and discuss key topics for advancing Europe’s leadership in quantum technologies. OQI was represented
-
OQI takes part in first quantum computing conference in the Philippines
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
-
From zero to quantum hero: my experience at the Quantum Material Hackathon
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
-
Shaping responsible quantum innovation at AI for Good
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
-
Building responsible quantum ecosystems at Quantum Korea
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
-
Turning quantum potential into global impact: OQI at World of Quantum
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
-
OQI explores emerging quantum economy at QUANTUM NOW
OQI explores emerging quantum economy at QUANTUM NOW 10th July, 2025 Article by Alexia Yiannouli Photo by Quantum Industry Canada As part of her role as Member of the Board of Directors at Distriq, Zone Innovation Quantique de Sherbrooke, Catherine Lefebvre (Applications Lead and Senior Advisor at OQI) recently participated in QUANTUM NOW as co-master
-
Bridging the gap between policy and application
Bridging the gap between policy and application 4th July 2025 Article by Alexia Yiannouli Photos by Swissnex in Boston and New York On 10th June, Catherine Lefebvre, Applications Lead and Senior Advisor at OQI, participated in a panel on quantum policy as part of the launch event for the new series, Quantum Commons, organised by Swissnex in
-
OQI explores collaboration and innovation at DIGIT Expo West
OQI explores collaboration and innovation at DIGIT Expo West 30th June 2025 Article by Alexia Yiannouli Photos by Nicola Kenny/DIGIT Expo West On 5th June, Martin Gastal (OQI Capacity Building and Partnerships Lead) participated in DIGIT Expo West in Glasgow, gathering technology specialists, digital leaders, and entrepreneurs to explore key themes from AI, digital leadership