Researchers’ Night 2025- PICO project

PhysICs fOr all – PICO – aims to support all citizens to increase their awareness of fundamental, cutting-edge physics and of the impact that discoveries in this field have on their everyday lives, with a specific focus on equity, diversity, inclusion, and gender equality, which will be pervasive to all PICO events and activities. Among other countries and venues, PICO coordinates the Researchers’ Night activities in Ellinogermaniki Agogi, Pallini, Greece.

The main ERN event will take place on 26/09/2025 in person, with a remote component to open the door to world-famous laboratories and research infrastructures that participate in international collaborations.

Through dedicated events and exhibits on quantum mechanics, including educational labs on quantum mechanics experiments (double-slit experiment, photoelectric effect, Franck Hertz experiment) enhanced with augmented reality applications, virtual labs, and hands-on activities, the event seeks to engage citizens and students in quantum mechanics and foster a deeper understanding of physics and its relevance to society and technology.

Quantum Physics Beyond the Himalayas

Nepal Physical Society Gandaki Chapter (NPS-G) has been organizing different programs to celebrate the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology to create a quantum science awareness program in Mustang, a remote region in Nepal surrounded by the Himalayas. NPS-G has planned various physics-related programs, including seminars, workshops, talks, schools, and training sessions, regularly.

Nepal Physical Society Gandaki Chapter [NPS-G] is a wing organization of Nepal Physical Society, Kathmandu, Nepal, with its working station at Pokhara, one of the most beautiful cities. The Society at Pokhara was established in 2008.

IBM Research Africa Quantum Meetup: A Framework for Secure Financial Transactions with Relativistic Quantum Tokens

We’re excited to welcome Isa Tippens from the University of Western Cape as our featured speaker in this engaging seminar series. The event will be held in a hybrid format, with in-person attendance at Wits, Gatehouse, and online participation available.

Research into quantum money dates back to the 1980s, but its practical implementation has been delayed due to the absence of efficient quantum memory. Isa’s project bridges the gap by integrating quantum and classical techniques to demonstrate a proof-of-concept transaction system. Combining quantum communication and cryptography, the project combines quantum key distribution, hashing, and GPS-based time synchronization protocols to create a secure quantum banknote framework. This approach enables the anonymous generation, exchange, and verification of quantum banknotes while maintaining robust security against counterfeiting.

Quantum Computing for IEEE ComSoc

This quantum programming workshop takes telecommunications students and professionals from not knowing what quantum is to a point where they can explain why quantum technology is set to revolutionize 6G networks and beyond.

QCORE Quantum Technologies Open House

The public is invited to learn about QCORE, Montana State University’s Applied Quantum CORE, and its efforts to advance quantum research, technology innovation, entrepreneurship, and education. Come anytime between 3:00 pm and 6:00 pm to meet QCORE’s quantum scientists and engineers; see the only quantum computers in the state of Montana; take part in family-friendly STEM activities; view quantum-inspired artworks; and learn more about Montana’s future in quantum computing, sensing, and communications.

Free parking is available.
For more information, visit MSU or contact QuantumEducation@montana.edu

From Quanta to the Future: History and Achievements of Quantum Mechanics

“From Quanta to the Future: History and Achievements of Quantum Mechanics” is a special event organized within the framework of the International Year of Quantum Science & Technology (IYQ). This one-day hybrid program will guide participants through the fascinating journey of quantum mechanics — from its origins in the early 20th century to its groundbreaking technological applications today.


The event will cover key historical milestones such as Planck’s solution to the ultraviolet catastrophe, Einstein’s explanation of the photoelectric effect, Bohr’s atomic model, and the development of wave and matrix mechanics by Schrödinger and Heisenberg. It will then highlight major achievements, including the uncertainty principle, quantum electrodynamics, and experimental confirmation of quantum entanglement.


Finally, the program will showcase transformative applications — from semiconductors and lasers to medical imaging and quantum computing — offering a forward-looking discussion on the next quantum revolution and its impact on science, industry, and society.


By combining historical insight, scientific depth, and a vision for the future, this event aims to inspire curiosity, foster understanding, and promote engagement in the field of quantum science and technology.

Q3 American Physical Society Community Meetup

The American Physical Society (APS) Austin Meetup on Thursday, September 11, 2025, will feature a panel discussion titled “The Race to Scale: Which Quantum Technologies Will Win Which Applications, and Why?” Experts in quantum hardware will explore the leading platforms in computing, networking, and sensing, as well as the state of quantum error correction for commercial applications.

The event provides an opportunity to gain insights into the future of quantum technologies and their practical implications across various industries. This gathering will bring together academia, industry leaders, and innovators for a discussion on the advancements shaping the quantum landscape. Here is the website, and registration is open:

Alexandria Quantum Hackathon

Alexandria Quantum Hackathon—Egypt’s first-ever national quantum hackathon—proudly hosted by the Bibliotheca Alexandrina and supported by OQI (The Open Quantum Institute, hosted at CERN, born at GESDA, and supported by UBS), in celebration of the United Nations’ 2025 International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ).

The Alexandria Quantum Hackathon 2025 seeks to engage students primarily from Egypt, guided by expertise from both local and international mentors, including those who have excelled in previous quantum computing hackathons. These mentors, along with domain experts, serve as speakers and judges, forming a rich community of support, guidance, and evaluation.

Looking further ahead, the hackathon aspires to become a catalyst for growing the quantum computing community in Egypt and potentially across the region in subsequent years.

The structure of the event includes clustering 30 students into six teams, each composed of five students and supported by two mentors, one experienced in quantum computing and the other strong in machine learning. Mentors will also assist teams in developing code, building user interfaces, and managing repositories.