Quantum computing represents a complete change in the way computation has been practiced by humanity so far. For specific applications, quantum computers might, in principle, solve problems that are today intractable by conventional computers. How can we make sure quantum computing to benefit all in the best way? How to co-shape collectively the future governance of the technology?
This serious game on quantum computing multilateral governance brings challenges and opportunities to life in a fictional scenario. It is open to the public and designed to promote science diplomacy in an anticipatory, action-oriented, and inclusive manner and foster public-private partnerships.
The year is 2032. Large-scale quantum computing has been achieved, but the costs of running these systems are still too high for general commercial use. Quantum computers are capable of processing orders of magnitude more data, more quickly than conventional computers, making them suited for complex, computationally-expensive tasks. Several nation states have quantum computer systems operated by research institutions, but the technology is still inaccessible for most.
The Roles
The Quantum Diplomacy Game is a unique and interactive role-play that runs for 2 to 3 hours in person, facilitated by an experienced and trained facilitator. Participants are presented with a future scenario involving large-scale quantum computing issues on a global scale and then guided back to the present to engage in an exercise within a group of eight to ten participants, discussing what decisions could have been made from the perspective of each assigned character.
The game participants take on the roles of scientists, policy makers and industry players and stakeholders.
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Our game has been played since 2022 at the Geneva Science Diplomacy Week, UNODA Disarmament Fellowship, the Embassy of Switzerland in the United States of America, CERN at the launch of the OQI, and at INGSA 2024 Kigali Conference, representing participants from over 80 countries.
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