CERN Day @ Geneva Science and Diplomacy Week

From May 5 to 9, 2025, the Geneva Science Diplomacy Week—organised by the Geneva Science Diplomacy Anticipator (GESDA)—brought together 36 global participants—including scientists, diplomats, policymakers, entrepreneurs, funders and citizens—to explore how science diplomacy can contribute to shaping a more inclusive future.

On day four of the programme, participants visited CERN to explore the Organization’s history and positioning at the intersection between science and diplomacy.

The event aims to explore how science diplomacy can contribute to shaping a more inclusive future and raise awareness and anticipation of the geopolitical implications of quantum computing, an emerging technology.

Entangle Moment – [Quantum | Earth | Universe] × Art

Overview

To commemorate the declaration of 2025 as the “International Year of Quantum Science and Technology,” this summer, we will hold a special exhibition titled “entangle Moment — [quantum, earth, universe] × art” at the Osaka–Kansai Expo in Japan.
This exhibition aims to allow a wide range of visitors to experience three key themes—the microscopic world of quantum, the oceans and Earth that nurture life, and the vast universe—through collaborations between science, technology, and art.

About the Exhibition

The year 2025 marks the 100th anniversary of the discovery of quantum mechanics.
In recognition of this milestone, the United Nations General Assembly has declared 2025 the “International Year of Quantum Science and Technology” under the auspices of UNESCO.


In celebration of this historic year, entangle moment – [quantum | earth | universe] × art will present an immersive experience of the quantum, ocean, and cosmic realms through interdisciplinary collaboration across science, technology, and the arts.
From the microcosmic world of quantum mechanics to the deep sea and global ecosystems and out into the mysteries of the cosmos, this exhibition offers “entangled” installations, where scientific knowledge and artistic imagination are interwoven.
Just as quantum research spans a century, scientists and artists alike have long explored the invisible, the uncertain, and the deeply mysterious aspects of nature.


Across eras, it is creative experimentation—rooted in imagination and technology—that has opened new paths of perception.
The venue will feature a circular space inspired by the legendary Ouroboros, symbolizing continuity between the micro and macro realms.


Visitors are invited to journey through a conceptual loop of past, present, and future


Within this space, cutting-edge research from Japanese universities, institutions, and companies—including quantum computing and sensing, quantum communication, Arctic exploration, deep-sea research tracing the origins of life, and astrophysical studies on black holes and dark matter—will coexist with artistic expressions to form a unique and immersive environment. Through these exhibitions, videos, XR installations, interactive artworks, and computer games, visitors may witness the moment when a new form of art emerges—born from the convergence of imagination and science.


As you explore the exhibition at your own pace, we invite you to reflect on how science and technology are becoming inseparable from our changing planet, and to consider the “moment” we live in—across past, present, and future.
A rich lineup of stage events will also be held, including talks, workshops, and musical programs featuring researchers, artists, and thinkers from diverse fields.


We hope this exhibition serves as a catalyst for new questions, ideas, and initiatives that will propel us into the next 100 years.

ITU Quantum Diplomacy Session

On May 12, 2025, the International Telecommunication Union hosted the Quantum Diplomacy Game, kicking off with a deep dive into the quantum realm: from the roots of quantum mechanics to the promise—and challenges—of quantum computing.

QUIDIQUA 3

This conference on quasiprobability distributions in quantum mechanics, optics, and information (QuiDiQua) will bring together physicists and mathematicians studying all aspects of the use of quasiprobabilities in quantum mechanics, as well as of their recent applications in quantum information theory and quantum metrology.

Cosmic Voyages, Quantum Journeys

Join us for a captivating afternoon that brings science and art together through a reading from the new book Two Revolutions: Einstein’s Relativity and Quantum Physics, jointly authored by the late black hole physicist C. V. Vishveshwara and his daughter, theoretical physicist Smitha Vishveshwara. The book explores the twin revolutions of Einstein’s relativity and quantum physics, woven through personal reflections and imaginative storytelling. The event will feature artists and physicists sharing science, dramatized dialogues spanning themes from the quantum to the cosmic, and a dance performance that interprets the story of the Universe and the rhythm of scientific discovery through movement.

Book reading: Vijay Padaki (Theatre Educator & Playwright), Minti Jain (Theatre Educator & Actor), Dr B S Shylaja (Former Director, JNP), Sri Pramod G Galgali (Former Director, JNP), Sri H R Madhusudana (Visiting Faculty, JNP), and Smitha Vishveshwara (Quantum physicist & author)
Interpretive dance: Suma Krishnamurthy (Bharathanatyam Dancer)
Music: Lavanya Krishnamurthy (Karnatak Musician)
Guest scientists: Parameswaran Ajith (Astrophysicist)
Anchor: Prajval Shastri (Astrophysicist)


C. V. Vishveshwara was a theoretical physicist, affectionately known as the «Black Hole Man of India.» He is best known for his discovery of the “quasi-normal modes” of black holes — vibrational modes of black holes that are analogous to the ringdown of a bell. His predictions were confirmed by the recent observations of gravitational waves. A well-known author and cartoonist, he was the founding director of the Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium in Bengaluru.

Smitha Vishveshwara is a theoretical physicist at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, known for her work at the interface of condensed matter physics and quantum phenomena. She is also known for her creative approaches to science communication, blending physics with music, theatre, and storytelling to make complex ideas accessible to broad audiences.

Symposium Celebrating the Quantum Century 2025

The year 2025 marks a historic milestone—100 years since the birth of quantum mechanics, a scientific revolution that redefined our understanding of nature at its most fundamental level. In celebration of this centenary and in alignment with the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ 2025), declared by UNESCO, we proudly present the Workshop Celebrating the Quantum Century: From Puzzling Principles to Transformative Technologies 2025 (SCQC 2025).

Organized under the aegis of the COMSNETS Association, SCQC 2025 is a special edition workshop dedicated to reflecting on a century of quantum discoveries while charting the course for the next era of transformative quantum technologies. This workshop encompasses all four major drivers of quantum technology, i.e., computing, sensing, communications, and materials.

From the early philosophical debates on wave-particle duality and uncertainty to today’s advancements in quantum computing, communication, sensing, and materials, this workshop serves as a unique platform to bridge the journey from foundational principles to real-world impact.

SCQC 2025 will bring together a distinguished community of researchers, industry leaders, policymakers, entrepreneurs, startups, students, and educators.

Brilliant (Quantum) Poetry

The Brilliant (Quantum) Poetry competition invites participants worldwide to submit poems inspired by quantum science themes, such as superposition, entanglement, and uncertainty. Submissions will be accepted in all UN official languages, with English translations for judging.

Prizes

First prize £1000 — Second prize £500 — Third prize £250

Launch: March 21, 2025 

Submission Deadline: June 30, 2025

Winners will be announced on November 10

La Cuántica en Nuestro Mundo

El Departamento de Ciencias Naturales de la Universidad Pedagógica Nacional «Francisco Morazán» tiene el agrado de invitarles a «La Cuántica en Nuestro Mundo», un evento dedicado a explorar los misterios y aplicaciones de la ciencia cuántica.

A lo largo del día, sumérgete en una serie de charlas magistrales de 45 minutos que abordarán temas como la dualidad onda-partícula, la evolución de nuestra comprensión del átomo, el impacto de los puntos cuánticos, el prometedor futuro de la computación cuántica y la relevancia de la seguridad radiológica en este campo.

Además, podrás apreciar una exposición de pósteres que ilustra la evolución histórica de la ciencia cuántica, ofreciendo una perspectiva visual y educativa sobre sus hitos y descubrimientos clave. Para una experiencia más interactiva, tendremos visitas guiadas al laboratorio de física, donde podrás presenciar directamente un fenómeno cuántico: los espectros de emisión de gases.

100 years of Quantum Physics

The Swiss Physical Society started its IYQ2025 activities in 2024 with the historical symposium about Louis de Broglie – 100 years of wave-particle dualism, held as a vernissage at its annual meeting in Zürich, and continues the tradition at the joint annual meeting with the colleagues of the Austrian Physical Society (ÖPG) in Vienna in August 2025. One of the foci will be the scientific work of Wolfgang Pauli and Erwin Schrödinger in the years around 1925. Both physicists were born in Austria, but spent parts of their careers as professors of Physics in Zurich.
The eminent speakers with their presentations are :

• Christoph Lehner, Max-Planck-Institut für Wissenschaftsgeschichte Berlin: The Tangled Tale of Entanglement: New Discoveries from Schrödinger’s Research Notes

• David Kaiser, Department of Physics, MIT: Scenes from the Quantum Century: From Curious Hippies to Novel Tests of Bell’s Inequality

• Alyssa Ney, LMU München: Philosophy of Quantum Mechanics Beyond the Measurement Problem

• Beatrix Hiesmayr, Universität Wien: Wolfgang Pauli’s and Erwin Schrödinger’s Insights from the Perspective of a Modern Quantum Technologist

This symposium will take place on 18 August 2025 in the afternoon, and is free of charge.

Quantum Science and Technology Club’s Lecture Series

The Quantum Science and Technology Club of Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, is pleased to present its weekly lecture series. An online invited talk is arranged most weeks, typically on Friday. You can join the session using the provided MS Teams link.