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.

Physics for Society: A New Colloquium Series by UNESCO and IUPAP

UNESCO and IUPAP are launching a new online colloquium series to explore how physics can drive positive change for society. This year’s theme: Quantum Science and Technology, aligned with the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ 2025).

We are honored to open the series with Prof. Anne L’Huillier, 2023 Nobel Laureate in Physics, whose groundbreaking work in attosecond science reshaped our understanding of electron dynamics.

She will speak on:
– Attosecond light pulses in quantum science
– Her journey as a woman scientist in a frontier field

This interactive event will spark dialogue across disciplines and regions — from fundamental science to real-world impact.

Securing Global Networks in the Quantum Era – Satellite QKD

For a monthly talk of the 100th World & 50th Thai Quantum S&T Anniversary (#IYQ2025 #ThaiYQ2025), “Securing Global Networks in the Quantum Era – Satellite QKD” by Joanne Liao : Vice president – Strategic Development, SpeQtral, Singapore, will be highlighted right after Thai traditional new year or Songkran – water festival. Updating story of ASEAN pioneer for photon communications will be given by Spectral’ VP.

Quantum Day@PT

Join us on April 14th for the first edition of Quantum Day@PT, a one-day event held at the Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, in celebration of the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology and marking the 100th anniversary of Quantum Mechanics!

📅 When? April 14th – World Quantum Day
📍 Where? Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto
🔹 Registration is FREE and includes morning and afternoon coffee breaks.

This free event will feature plenary talks, themed sessions by renowned speakers, and a poster session aimed at PhD Students and Post-doctoral researchers from various institutes in Portugal, showcasing cutting-edge Portuguese research on the Quantum Flagship topics.

Registration is open to researchers, students, and industry professionals interested in the latest advancements in quantum technology, offering valuable networking opportunities to foster collaborations between academia and industry.

For more details and to register for the conference, visit our website: https://quantumdayatpt1.my.canva.site/
Stay tuned to find out more!

Quantum Machine Learning Workshop

This workshop provides an introduction to Quantum Machine Learning using PennyLane and PyTorch, with hands-on exercises and take-home challenges. The workshop includes four practical sessions that cover the QML concepts, models, and techniques. The sessions explore the development of quantum estimators and classifiers, their training with various optimisers, loss and cost functions, as well as model testing and scoring using variety of metrics. It finally, explains how to create hybrid quantum-classical QML models.

QuSantiago IV

En esta edición especial del QuSantiago, el encuentro dedicado a la investigación y desarrollo en tecnologías cuánticas, nos complace en anunciar su realización durante el presente año, reafirmando su compromiso con la excelencia académica y el avance científico. Este evento, que se llevará a cabo en conjunto con la Universidad Federico Santa María (Campus San Joaquín) y la Universidad de Santiago de Chile (USACH), representa una oportunidad única para el intercambio interdisciplinario entre instituciones de alto prestigio.

Enfoque Temático

En esta edición se abordarán dos ejes temáticos de alta relevancia en la investigación cuántica:

Sistemas Cuánticos Abiertos (USM)

Exploraremos las bases de computación cuántica y topología para entender la relevancia del anuncio de Microsoft y su nuevo chip Majorana. Además de comprender las bases de otra de las áreas más contraintuitiva como la termodinámica cuántica, donde se abordarán aspectos fundamentales para entender los ciclos termodinámicos básicos y su relevancia en máquinas y baterías cuánticas.

Técnicas para el Cálculo de Sistemas de Muchos Cuerpos (USACH)

Técnicas para el cálculo de sistemas de muchos cuerpos: Con la limitación de los computadores cuánticos actuales, técnicas para el estudio de sistemas de muchos cuerpos como Tensor Network tienen gran relevancia en estos días. En esta instancia abordaremos los aspectos básicos para cálculos que involucren Hamiltonianos de muchos cuerpos, como los es la técnica de Density Matrix Renormalization Group y cómo esta evoluciona a tensor network.

Finnish Quantum Days 2025

Welcome to Finland’s largest quantum ecosystem gathering to date! Finnish Quantum Days (FQD) 2025, hosted by InstituteQ and the Finnish Quantum Flagship, celebrates 60 years of low-temperature quantum science and technology in Finland, marks the official co-launch of the Finnish Quantum Strategy with the Finnish government, and honors UNESCO’s International Year of Quantum.

FQD 2025 features thought-provoking keynotes and panel discussions and promises to provide invigorating invited and contributed talks, bringing together junior and senior scientists, industry leaders, and policymakers from national, Nordic, and global quantum ecosystems! The event also hosts a dynamic Three Minute Thesis (3MT) quantum pitching competition.

Talks and posters will span a wide spectrum, from quantum technologies in computing, sensing, and communication to fundamental research in quantum materials and quantum algorithms. Panel discussions will explore challenges and opportunities in quantum policy, quantum technology investment, and quantum workforce training.

Join us to discover Finland’s thriving quantum ecosystem, build new partnerships, and contribute to shaping a quantum-ready future!

Quantum Tech and SDGs – Are the Futures Entangled?

This event seeks to highlight how harnessing quantum technologies can address critical challenges and accelerate progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Through the showcase of cutting-edge advancements and the facilitation of collaboration among key stakeholders, the event delves into the intersection of quantum computing, governance, and innovation. It will explore compelling possibilities and use cases, addressing some of humanity’s greatest challenges that quantum technology is poised to solve alongside initiatives already underway. Aligned with World Quantum Day, the event aims to elevate Singapore’s quantum ecosystem on the global stage, spotlighting opportunities to drive impactful solutions and forge robust international partnerships.

EXPLORING SPACE: A Space & Military Intelligence Learning Experience

Join us June 9-13, 2025, in Washington, DC, for a week filled with community building and “good, old-fashioned family fun” – complete with uncomfortable conversations, games of capture the flag, and leading the quantum revolution. Summer camp is about learning from new experiences and growing together to become better humans.

We will have activities for the whole family; however, the week is geared towards helping individuals 13-25 years old begin their journey into the future with a Competency-based Portfolio built for a future in quantum intelligence, ethical social engineering, and sustainable globalization (or similar fields) to support the workforce needs of the future. The Competency-based Curriculum and Supplemental Learning Activities are meant to enhance the public schooling experience and teach open-source research techniques that will aid students in their learning journey.

Let’s Talk Quantum

Join us for two exciting lectures about quantum science and technology to celebrate the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology. On Friday, March 28, we have the honour of welcoming two amazing minds in the field! Dr. Gabrielle Thomas from Menlo Systems (Germany) will give us a lecture on ‘Enabling Quantum Science and Technology with Optical Frequency Combs’ and Dr. Tatevik Chalyan from Vrije Universiteit Brussel (Belgium) will present her research on ‘Quantum Sensing with Squeezed Light’. The event takes place at 4.00pm (CET) in auditorium D.2.01 on the VUB main campus in Etterbeek.