Tag: OQI
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News from the Lab: OQI advances global collaboration in quantum computing for the SDGs
October 2025 In a recent session of News from the Lab, a series of online events organised by the CERN Alumni Network Alex Bernasconi (Applications Project Manager at OQI) spoke about her work with the Open Quantum Institute, exploring how we are promoting inclusive access to quantum computing to advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals…
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Shaping future quantum innovation: OQI at Swiss Quantum Week and the GESDA Summit
29th October 2025 Article by Alexia Yiannouli Photos by Marc Bader Swiss Quantum Week, held from 13-19 October, brought together a diverse range of stakeholders from academia, industry, policymakers and the general public, to celebrate quantum advancements in Switzerland and grow the Swiss and global quantum ecosystems as part of the International Year of Quantum…
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Driving innovation at Quantum Africa 7
Article by Alexia Yiannouli As part of our commitment to democratising quantum computing as an emerging technology, OQI organised a session exploring inclusive access to quantum science and technology during Quantum Africa 7. Taking place from 22-26 September 2025, Quantum Africa 7 brought together stakeholders from across Africa and worldwide to foster dialogue and drive…
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SEA Quantum Hackathon harnesses quantum computing for the SDGs
19th August 2025 Article by Alexia Yiannouli Photo by Suranaree University of Technology (SUT) Southeast Asia’s first-ever quantum hackathon recently took place in Bangkok, Thailand from 3-5 August 2025, in collaboration with the Suranaree University of Technology (SUT) Quantum Technology Research Initiative Consortium (QTRic), Program Management Unit for Human Resources and Institutional Development, Research and…
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OQI’s Educational Consortium builds global capacity throughout 2025
30th May 2025 Article by Alexia Yiannouli On 19th May, members of OQI’s Educational Consortium gathered to exchange ideas and discuss OQI’s capacity building activities. With education as one of OQI’s main pillars, we are curating and supporting a host of educational activities to advance understanding and participation in the development of quantum computing applications…
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Exploring the advancements and impact of quantum technology at Q-Expo
28th May 2025 Article by Alexia Yiannouli Photos by Rebekka Mell OQI recently took part in Q-Expo 2025, hosted by the European Quantum Industry Consortium (QuIC) and co-organised with Quantum Delta NL (QDNL) as part of Quantum Meets ‘25. Taking place from 14-15 May, the event gathered the global quantum ecosystem–from industry leaders, to researchers and policymakers—to…
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OQI fosters collaboration through quantum computing knowledge sharing workshop
22nd May 2025 Article by Alexia Yiannouli The Open Quantum Institute (OQI) recently hosted a knowledge sharing workshop for members of use case teams currently being supported by OQI – as part of our mission to explore quantum computing applications contributing to the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Led by Francesca Schiavello…
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ITU explores science diplomacy with the Quantum Diplomacy Game
20th May 2025 Article by Alexia Yiannouli Photos by ITU On 12th May, the Quantum Diplomacy Game was played at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) where Philipp Kammerlander, Applications Expert at OQI, set the scene with an introduction to the world of quantum—exploring the opportunities and challenges of the developing technology. Outlining the path from…
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Exploring the potential of quantum computing at ETH Quantum Hackathon
19th May 2025 Article by Alexia Yiannouli From 9-11 May, the ETH Zurich Quantum Hackathon took place, with over 100 students from diverse academic backgrounds and institutions around the world taking part. Over the weekend, students worked together to tackle hardware and software challenges of quantum science. Before the hackathon kicked off, Philipp Kammerlander, Applications…
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Quantum Unplugged: OQI explores the fundamentals and future impacts of quantum technologies with the diplomatic community
16th May 2025 Article by Alexia Yiannouli Photos by IdeaSquare & OQI On 7th May, representatives from eight of the GRULAC (Group of Latin America and the Caribbean) Permanent Missions to the United Nations Office at Geneva attended the Open Quantum Institute’s first-ever Quantum Unplugged event hosted at IdeaSquare, the innovation space at CERN—a fitting…