The 2025 IYQ Quantum Connect Webinar Series

The American Physical Society presents the Quantum Connect Webinar Series in partnership with the Johns Hopkins Science Diplomacy Hub.

Quantum Technology in National Security examines the role of quantum technologies in national defense, including quantum radar, secure communications, and advanced sensing.

Swiss Quantum Week 2025

To mark the 100th anniversary of quantum science and technology, UNESCO has declared 2025 the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology. As part of this global celebration, members of Swiss academic institutions, the Swiss quantum industry, and science diplomacy and policymaking have come together to launch the Swiss Quantum Week.
Driven by a mission to connect the diverse stakeholders and users of quantum science and technology—from ecosystem builders and policymakers to researchers, students, and entrepreneurs—Swiss Quantum Week builds on the strengths of established, well-attended events such as QIDiS and the GESDA Summit to create a cohesive platform that includes:

• Swissnex Quantum Summit
• Quantum Industry Day in Switzerland
• The annual GESDA Summit
• Open Quantum Institute in-person gathering
• QAI Quantum Hackathon
• A Quantum Outreach Day for families and the general public

Each event is designed for a specific audience, while encouraging cross-sector dialogue and international collaboration. Swiss Quantum Week aims to broaden perspectives, foster meaningful connections, and strengthen the Swiss and global quantum landscape.

Quantum Innovation Week

De 30 de julho a 1º de agosto de 2025, o SENAI CIMATEC sediará um evento estratégico voltado para o engajamento de empresas e organizações dos setores de energia (Óleo & Gás), saúde, governo e defesa, telecomunicações, finanças e tecnologia. O foco será o debate qualificado sobre os riscos atuais e futuros relacionados à segurança da informação — em especial, no contexto de falhas e ataques cibernéticos cada vez mais sofisticados.

A programação contará com a presença do roadshow da EMBRAPII, que apresentará a Rede de Centros de Competência em Tecnologias Quânticas, destacando as atuações dos nove centros que a compõem, com ênfase especial no QuIIN. A iniciativa tem como objetivo ampliar conexões estratégicas, atrair novas empresas parceiras e captar recursos para projetos de Pesquisa, Desenvolvimento e Inovação (PDI), por meio do Programa Prioritário em Informática (PPI).

Serão compartilhadas reflexões e soluções inovadoras voltadas à proteção de dados sensíveis, com destaque para o papel das tecnologias quânticas na mitigação de riscos e fortalecimento da cibersegurança em setores críticos.

Data: 30/07/2025 a 01/08/2025
Horário: 9h às 12h | 14h às 17h
Local: SENAI CIMATEC – Centro de Eventos

 The Quantum Roundtable

Coming This September: The AQC 3Q Quantum Roundtable Showcase Africa’s Quantum and Deep Tech Momentum. This roundtable spotlights breakthrough startups, frontier research, and our bold vision for a deep tech innovation hub rooted in Africa. Global and diaspora partners will chime in as we shape the continent’s next leap. This is where ideas meet action. Pre-register now. Be part of the build.

Warwick Quantum Launch Event

 Warwick Quantum is a new interdisciplinary research initiative that brings together the University of Warwick’s quantum technology work, encompassing the Departments of Computer Science, Mathematics, Chemistry, and Physics, as well as the School of Engineering and the Warwick Manufacturing Group. Our vision is to provide a bridge between these areas, making an impact on quantum computing and quantum technologies at all levels, from theory and foundations to hardware and industrial applications.

We are hosting the Warwick Quantum launch event in Warwick on Friday, July 11, 2025. The speakers will include Dmitry Budker, Sir Peter Knight, Helena Knowles, Gerald Milburn, and Michael Cuthbert.

Building Tomorrow’s Quantum Workforce: Voices of Future Leaders in Quantum

The future of quantum innovation depends on the next generation of talent. In this dynamic closing panel, future leaders in quantum take the stage to share their bold ideas, breakthroughs, and visions for a thriving quantum workforce. Their stories will spotlight the skills, mindsets, and global collaboration needed to unlock quantum’s full potential and what’s needed now from governments, academia, and the industry to empower them.

Quantum for Good: Industry Leadership, Innovation and Real-World Impact

As part of the International Year of Quantum (IYQ 2025), the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is launching the Quantum for Good track at the AI for Good Global Summit, taking place from 8 to 11 July 2025 in Geneva. This track will explore the potential of quantum technologies in advancing sustainable development, ensuring global inclusion, and setting the stage for ethical, responsible, and scalable innovation.

With only five years remaining to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), leveraging transformative technologies such as quantum computing and AI is essential for accelerating progress in climate action, healthcare, food security, and digital inclusion. Both AI and quantum computing are game changers, capable of addressing complex global challenges that surpass classical computing capabilities. Together, they can enhance computational speed and efficiency, optimize data-driven decision-making, and drive advancements in fields such as materials science, logistics, and cybersecurity.

The New Next Gen

Hosted by Barclo Venture Studio, The New Next Gen is the Seattle Tech Week edition of Quantum Curio, an immersive and conversational event series designed to make frontier technologies feel more approachable and actionable. This session brings together quantum computing, AI, and space tech through a dynamic fireside chat and regional panel.

We’ll explore what comes after the AI boom, what quantum makes possible, and how we need to rethink infrastructure—like energy, cybersecurity, and data centers—if even half of these breakthroughs arrive on schedule. Nardo Manaloto, our fund partner & subject matter expert from Qubits Ventures, is our featured speaker.

Harvard Quantum Shorts Contest

In celebration of the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, the Harvard Quantum Initiative invites students ages 14–19 to participate in an exciting global competition!

Create and submit a short video that explores a topic in quantum science—whether it’s quantum computing, entanglement, superposition, or any concept that inspires you. This is your chance to showcase your scientific insight, creativity, and passion for discovery.

Selected winners will receive an exclusive opportunity to visit Harvard’s cutting-edge quantum research facilities and meet world-class scientists.

Quantum PR: Build Your Brand, Build Your Business

In this IYQ year, a blizzard of announcements from quantum tech companies, both tech giants and startups, already has generated unprecedented interest from mainstream media, including top-tier business publications. Competition for media attention has grown, too, making it more important than ever to know how to work successfully to generate legitimate (read: non-hype), impactful media attention.

In any nascent industry, winners are often those committed to communicating their company’s story from its earliest days to its grandest achievements, building a narrative and brand over time that wins the hearts and minds of customers, partners, and investors.

HKA Marketing Communications, the official PR agency for IYQ, is committed to educating quantum tech companies on best practices in public relations most relevant to quantum tech.

The first webinar in our IYQ webinar series will be with Mike Kilroy, HKA EVP and a 30-year veteran of tech PR including the last 6 years at HKA working directly with global quantum tech companies.

Join Mike in a free one-hour Zoom webinar designed to help you understand the rules of media engagement and apply best practices that will contribute to your company’s success now and in the years to come.

The webinar is at 8:00 am PT/ 11:00 am ET