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OQI highlights anticipatory approach to quantum computing at 2025 Science Diplomacy Summit
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
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Open Quantum Institute joins experts at IBM Quantum Optimisation Working Group
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
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OQI explores shaping quantum computing for society at Responsible Quantum Technologies Workshop
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
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Open Quantum Institute showcased at Women in Data Science Geneva (WiDS)
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,
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Open Quantum Institute explores quantum’s impact on international Geneva
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
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Open Quantum Institute showcased at International Symposium on Grids and Clouds (ISGC)
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
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OQI explores sustainable water loss reduction with UN Habitat Mexico
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
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Diplomats engage in Quantum Diplomacy Game at the UN Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA)
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
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Open Quantum Institute explores quantum computing in practice at the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS)
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
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Exploring the shaping of quantum computing for the benefit of society at CESQ’s Industry Discovery Day
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