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100 YEARS OF QUANTUM
IS JUST THE BEGINNING

The 2025 International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ) recognizes 100 years since the initial development of quantum mechanics. Join us in engaging with quantum science and technology and celebrating throughout the year!

Varenna, Lake Como, Italy
Jul 19
Passion For Physics – A Day of Quantum
Varenna, Lago Como, Italia
Jul 19
Pasión por la Física - Un día de cuántica
Varenna, Lac de Côme, Italie
Jul 19
Passion pour la physique - Une journée de la physique qu...
Long Beach, California
Jul 20
Optica's Distinguished Lecturer Series
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Jul 21
UK Quantum Hackathon 2025
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Jul 21
Hackathon quantique 2025 au Royaume-Uni
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Jul 21
Hackatón cuántico 2025 del Reino Unido
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Jul 21
–Jul 23
NQCC's UK Quantum Hackathon
Malaga, Spain
Jul 22
META 2025, the 15th International Conference on Metamate...
Málaga, España
Jul 22
META 2025, 15ª Conferencia Internacional sobre Metamater...
Malaga, Espagne
Jul 22
META 2025, la 15e conférence internationale sur les méta...
New Delhi, India
Jul 24
The Global Summit on Artificial Intelligence, Emerging T...

What Is IYQ?

Recognizing the importance of quantum science and the need for wider awareness of its past and future impact, dozens of national scientific societies gathered together to support marking 100 years of quantum mechanics with a U.N.-declared international year. 

On June 7, 2024, the United Nations proclaimed 2025 as the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ). According to the proclamation, this year-long, worldwide initiative will “be observed through activities at all levels aimed at increasing public awareness of the importance of quantum science and applications.”

Anyone, anywhere can participate in IYQ by helping others to learn more about quantum on this centennial occasion, participating in or organizing an IYQ event, or simply taking the time to learn more about quantum science and technology.

Latest News

Around the world, individuals, universities, research institutions, scientific societies, governments, and industry are celebrating the International Year of Quantum Science & Technology. Visit the Newsroom for the latest IYQ news and IYQ-approved media resources.

Education, Quantum Science, Quantum Technology
Jul 17
One Year into QuanTour: Reflections on a Traveling Quant...
Doris Reiter (TU Dortmund) and Tobias Heindel (TU Berl...
News, Press Release
Jul 03
Quantum Internet, Quantum Networking, and Distributed Qu...
IEEE
History of Science, Women in Quantum
Jun 27
Highlighting Women in Quantum History
Ryan Dahn/ Physics Today

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Join the movement bringing Quantum Science and Technology to audiences worldwide. Use our hashtags for a chance to be featured on our platforms!

#IYQ2025

#QuantumCurious

#QuantumFuture

#QuantumYear

#STEMEducation

Quantum Resource Library

Individuals and organizations are encouraged to share. Visit the Quantum Resource Library for the latest IYQ news.

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IYQ Partners

Thank you to all of our partners for making IYQ 2025 a reality! Visit the Partners Page to view the full list of IYQ partners, sponsors, and supporters.

Leading Partners

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Founding Partners

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