Tag: OQI
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Where AI meets quantum computing
14th July 2026 Article by Marzena Lapka Artificial intelligence carries a hard but valuable lesson: how much it matters to guide a powerful technology from its earliest days. This July in Geneva, at the AI for Good Global Summit 2026 and the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Forum 2026, one conversation kept surfacing:…
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Anticipating OQI’s next phase – Workshop at GESDA Summit
Anticipating OQI’s next phase – WORKSHOP The Open Quantum Institute (OQI) will hold an interactive workshop on 15 October as part of the GESDA Summit 2026 at Palexpo, Geneva. OQI is a multilateral governance initiative that champions global, equitable and inclusive access to quantum computing and creates pathways to realise this vision. As a novel…
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Quantum Hackathon LATAM 2026
Can quantum computing help tackle real-world water challenges? 28th June 2026 That question brought together 75 participants from across Latin America, including Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, Uruguay and Brazil, for the 2026 LatAm Quantum Hackathon, supported by the Open Quantum Institute “Quantum computing for water challenges”, held in Puebla, Mexico. Teams worked on three challenges based…
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Three years on, the Open Quantum Institute’s role has never been more critical
19th June 2026 Article by Marzena Lapka A map showing the OQI Advisory Committee members’ distribution. June 2026 As quantum computing moves closer to technological maturity, the need for trusted institutions capable of connecting science, diplomacy and society is growing rapidly. Nearly three years after its launch, the Open Quantum Institute (OQI) has demonstrated that…
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OQI member, Algorithmiq, wins a $2 million prize – a milestone for quantum computing and the community behind it
OQI member, Algorithmiq, wins a $2 million prize – a milestone for quantum computing and the community behind it 29th April 2026 Article by Marzena Lapka Algorithmiq, a company developing advanced algorithms to solve complex problems in life sciences and a member of the Open Quantum Institute, has just won the $2 million Wellcome Leap…
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From quantum hackathon to GESDA Summit: an interview with AIMS Quantathon winners Prince Dorcis-Akpaglo and Augustina Agyapomaa Agyeman
12th February 2026 Interview by Alexia Yiannouli Back in July 2025, Prince Dorcis-Akpaglo and Augustina Agyapomaa Agyeman formed part of the winning team of the AIMS Ghana Hackathon with their project, Qualaria (Quantum Leap Against Malaria). Alongside their teammates, Ndam Abibou, Dorcas Seshie and Astride Melvin Fokam Ninyim, they developed a quantum simulation approach to…
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ASEAN Quantum Summit 2025: Building regional collaboration for the future of quantum technology
19th December 2025 Article by Alexia Yiannouli Hosted by the Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), the ASEAN Quantum Summit marked a historic milestone as the first-ever regional summit dedicated to advancing quantum science and technology across Southeast Asia. Representatives from ASEAN Member States gathered to strengthen regional collaboration and explore strategies and policies to drive the…
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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…