100th Anniversary of Quantum Physics

2025 also marks the 100 years of atonal music. Dr. Wu Xiaodong, Founder of Executive Medical Physics Associates, a dedicated publisher and a sought-after lecturer in medical physics and cancer research worldwide, also a lifelong advocate for classical music, has discovered the connection between quantum physics and atonal music. To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the two inventions, he worked closely with a young American composer and created a brand new choral symphony, Quantum Odyssey. It consists of 7 acts, and we will perform Act II: The Unveiling of Quantum Laws as the world premiere performance.

This Choral Symphony will be performed by the prestigious tenor and soprano, together with Hong Kong’s famous conductor and its orchestra and choir. Visual presentation created by students of the School of Creative Media of City University will be incorporated throughout the symphony. We aim to promote public participation in celebration of this 100-year event, to encourage science popularization and the understanding of science through music and the arts.

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.

 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.

Modeling and Simulation of Open Quantum Systems: Purified Pseudomode Approach and its Extensions

Accurate characterization of the environmental effects on a quantum system remains a fundamental challenge in the theory of open quantum systems. In this talk, I will introduce the purified pseudomode approach developed by us recently. This method allows for efficient modeling and numerically exact simulation of general linear-Gaussian baths. Extensions of this method to model bath input-output and nonlinear system-bath interactions will also be discussed.

Implementation of a Groundbreaking 12,900 km Ultra-secure Quantum Satellite Link Between South Africa and China

Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) has emerged as a revolutionary technology for secure communication, leveraging the principles of quantum mechanics to ensure unbreakable encryption. Recent advancements in space-based QKD have enabled global-scale secure communication by utilizing microsatellites as cost-effective and efficient platforms for key distribution. Here, we will be presenting our recent groundbreaking results on the first quantum satellite link implemented in the Southern Hemisphere and the longest intercontinental ultra-secure quantum satellite link of 12,900 km between South Africa and China.

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.

Birds of Science

Birds of Science is a collaborative art and science project in which participants craft origami birds from the pages of their scientific writings or their notebooks. These origami birds come together as they are created to form a breathtaking large-scale installation, symbolizing the knowledge, science, and the collective journey of ideas taking flight.

Birds of Science is created and directed by NCCR SPIN.