Omnicane Award 2025

This is an annual inter-college competition open to all secondary colleges in the Republic of Mauritius. This competition, sponsored by Omnicane Foundation through its Corporate Social Responsibility engagement, was established in 1971 and enables students each year to submit their project on a theme of national and international interest. Thus, each year, some 300 students (in teams of 5 students each) submit their projects based on research work, interviews, and discussions.

We have each year a competent independent jury panel chosen in relation to the theme who evaluate some 60 projects received before preselecting shortlisted teams who are invited to make an oral presentation based on which the winner and the two runners-up are awarded. To celebrate the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, this year’s theme is about finding innovative solutions for Mauritius’s most pressing challenges as a SIDS: Limited Arable land, vulnerability to climate change, and food security.

We are thus calling on the visionary minds of our youth to explore how quantum science and technology, through data analysis, crop improvement, and sustainable resource management, can help enhance agricultural productivity while promoting sustainability and resilience in our island nation. The project was launched on 10th February 2025, and the submission deadline is the first week of May 2025, while the winners and runner-ups will be announced in August 2025. It is noted that this project competition is endorsed by the Ministry of Education & Human Resources in Mauritius.

FOUNDATIONS2025: 22nd European Conference on Foundations of Physics

The International Centre for Theory of Quantum Technologies (ICTQT) at the University of Gdańsk (UG) is announcing the 22nd European Conference on Foundations of Physics. This is a continuation of the series of conferences in 1992. For more information about previous editions, please visit this link. The special accent of the 22nd Conference will be Quantum Theory, to celebrate its 100th birthday.

During this three-day event physicists working in foundations, mathematicians, and philosophers of science will have an opportunity to exchange ideas and their latest results covering topics such as foundational aspects of quantum mechanics and quantum field theory, classical and quantum theories of gravity, thermal and statistical physics, astrophysics, cosmology and other.

The conference offers a platform for discussing foundational and philosophical issues in physics, following successful editions in Bristol (2023), Paris (2021), and earlier ones.

During the conference, two parallel sessions will be held. Moreover, attendees will be invited to join an outdoor poster session (vertical A0 format).

Key dates:

  • Submission and registration deadline for Speakers and Poster Presenters: March 15th, 2025
  • Registration deadline for the audience: June 30th, 2025
  • Notifications regarding the acceptance of conference submissions will be sent by April 30th. Speakers and Poster Presenters are asked to pay the conference fees only after receiving confirmation of the acceptance of their submission to the event.

The International School on Mid-InfraRed Technologies for Quantum Sensing (MIRQ)

MIRQ offers a focused opportunity to explore advancements in mid-infrared quantum sensing.
Over the course of a week, participants will engage in lectures, hands-on workshops, and discussions led by experts in the field. MIRQ provides an environment where knowledge exchange and collaboration are at the forefront, making it an ideal setting for both established researchers and those new to the field.

Quantum Computing and the Future of Mankind: A Keynote Speech


Dear colleagues,
I will present a keynote speech on the following topic:
“Quantum Computing and the Future of Mankind: Mathematics, Technologies, Applications, and the Future of Mankind and the World” at the conference International Conference on Computational and Mathematical Modelling/ ICCMM 2025 conference, which is scheduled as follows.

Date: March 3, 2025
Time: 9.00 am – 9.30 am (Sri Lanka time) / GMT is 3:30 AM – 4:00 AM

Zoom link to join the talk.
Prof. Sardar M. N. Islam (Naz) Ph. D., LL. B. (Law)

Professor, ISILC, Next-Gen Informatics & Technology Lab, Victoria University, Melbourne, Australia.

Distinguished Visiting Professor of Quantum Technologies and Computing, BIT.

My main areas of interest and expertise are:

Designing Quantum Multi-Agent AI Systems with Game Theroy:

Issues, Technologies, Algorithms, Programming and Applications.

Computer Science, Quantum Computing, AI, Emerging Technologies & Mathematics, and Their Applications in Different Areas.

Joint YouTube channel Emerging Technologies, AI, and Quantum Computing. Very interesting & useful – Please watch, subscribe, and distribute.

Email address: Sardar.Islam@vu.edu.au

Quantum Machine Learning Conference 2025

🚀 Join Us for the 5th Quantum Machine Learning Conference! 🚀

QPoland and Fundacja Quantum AI invite you to the 5th edition of the Quantum Machine Learning Conference, an online-only event bringing together leading experts in quantum computing and AI.

📅 Date: March 15, 2025
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM UTC+1
🌍 Where: Online (Zoom)

📢 Agenda:
🎤 11:00 – Introduction to Quantum Machine Learning – Paweł Gora
🎤 11:30 – Measuring and Interpreting the States of Temporal Quantum Models – Jacob Cybulski
🎤 12:00 – Data Preparation for Quantum Autoencoders – Sebastian Zając
🎤 12:30 – KANQAS: The Implications of Kolmogorov-Arnold Networks in the Quantum Domain – Akash Kundu
🎤 13:00 – The Cost of Quantum Kernel Methods: Insights into Resource Estimation – Artur Miroszewski
🎤 13:30 – Exploring Quantum Machine Learning & Quantum Federated Learning for Financial Fraud Detection – Nouhaila Innan
🎤 14:00 – Automated Quantum Machine Learning as a Hyperparameter Optimization Problem – Tomasz Rybotycki

🔗 Register now.

IYQ 2025 Opening Ceremony Vlog: 100 Years is Just the Beginning 

The International Year of Quantum (IYQ2025) Opening Ceremony at UNESCO in Paris was a landmark event, bringing together some of the world’s leading scientists, policymakers, and industry pioneers. The event marked the beginning of a year-long celebration of quantum science, highlighting its role in shaping the future of technology, education, and global collaboration.

Diya Nair, Global Lead for Outreach and United Kingdom’s Ambassador of Girls in Quantum, attended the ceremony to capture key moments from the event. She created a vlog that takes you behind the scenes, showcasing thought-provoking panel discussions, inspiring keynote insights from Nobel Laureates who have shaped the field and much more! A key focus of the discussions was speakers emphasising the importance of investing in quantum education to equip future generations with the knowledge and skills to shape this rapidly evolving field.

Another central theme was quantum’s potential to address some of the world’s most pressing challenges. Experts discussed applications in quantum sensing, which could revolutionise medical diagnostics and environmental monitoring; cybersecurity, where quantum encryption promises unprecedented levels of data protection; and financial services, where quantum algorithms could transform risk analysis and optimisation. The event truly served as a call to action, encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration between academia, industry, and governments to accelerate progress.

Watch the full vlog by Diya here:

As we celebrate 100 years of quantum science, its full potential is still yet to be realised. The discoveries made today will shape the technologies of tomorrow, and this event was a powerful reminder of how far the field has come—and how much further it can go.

Watch the full opening ceremony on the UNESCO YouTube Channel.

If you found this interesting, subscribe to Quriosity by Diya for more quantum content and share your thoughts in the comments – what excites you most about the future of quantum?

Diya Nair is the Global Lead for Outreach and UK Ambassador of Girls in Quantum.

Quantum Biology School

The Quantum Biology School is organized by Pioneer Science, an independent, non-profit initiative created by the D’Or Institute for Research and Education (IDOR) to intensify disruptive scientific discovery in Brazil.

The school will inspire a new generation of researchers to explore how quantum processes influence biological phenomena, from enzyme function to photosynthesis. The program fosters research, trains specialists, and promotes collaborations in this emerging field.

Taught in Portuguese, the school features renowned professors Clarice Aiello, Marcelo Terra Cunha, Marucia Chacur, Luiz Davidovich, and Pedro Pascutti.

Participants will also engage in poster sessions and attend international seminars with experts like Paul Davies (Arizona State University), Peter Hore (University of Oxford), and Fabrisia Ambrosio (Harvard Medical School).

With a strong focus on theory, experimentation, and computational simulations, the school is a key step in positioning Brazil at the forefront of this revolutionary field.

📢 This event went through a widely publicized and open pre-selection process but is now closed to new entries.

Lego4Quantum Competition on the Goodwall App

🚀 Join the #Lego4Quantum Challenge – Make Quantum Science Come to Life! 🔬

As part of the UNESCO International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, we’re inviting university students worldwide to rethink how quantum concepts—like entanglement, superposition, and quantum optics—are taught.
💡 The Challenge: Design a creative way to explain quantum science using LEGO bricks and Augmented Reality (AR)! No need for advanced coding—just your vision for an engaging, hands-on learning experience.

📅 Key Dates:
🚀 Challenge Opens: 3 March
📌 Submission Deadline: 31 March
🏆 Winners Announced: 14 April (World Quantum Day)


🎥 How to Participate:
1️⃣ Download the Goodwall app and open the #Lego4Quantum challenge page following this link.
2️⃣ Create a 3-minute video explaining your idea.
3️⃣ Introduce yourself (name, university, and degree).
4️⃣ Upload your video on the #Lego4Quantum challenge page on Goodwall.
🏆 What’s at Stake?
✨ Grand Prize: A fully funded trip to Geneva for the SDG Summer School (30 June – 11 July) & a chance to present at Fab25 in Prague!


💰 Mini Grants: Funding for top ideas to turn them into university hackathons.


Who Can Join?
🎓 Students (18-28) in Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD programs worldwide. Teams can apply, but only one team member will be eligible for the travel prize.
Ready to make quantum learning fun, interactive, and accessible? Let’s build the future of quantum education—one LEGO brick at a time! 🚀🔬💡

Warsaw Quantum Computing Group, Episode LXV

We invite you to attend (online-only) Episode LXV of Warsaw Quantum Computing Group meetups!

On 6.03.2025, at 18:00 UTC+1, Alex Linden will give a talk “Google’s Willow quantum chip: Pioneering Advancements in Quantum Error Correction and Scalable Computing”.

If you are interested, please sign up here by 5.03.2025 (EOD UTC+1).

QuantumGirls: Resources and Activities to Celebrate World Quantum Day

Take a leap into the exciting world of quantum science with QuantumGirls! World Quantum Day is coming up on April 14, 2025. Join this exciting webinar to discover what quantum science is and why it matters.

QuantumGirls, developed by the National Girls Collaborative Project in collaboration with Montana State University and supported by the US Air Force Research Laboratory, is an innovative and free STEM curriculum designed for middle school girls. During this webinar, participants will hear from a dynamic panel of educators from Montana who have been implementing QuantumGirls with their students. Participants will explore sample activities from the QuantumGirls curriculum and walk away with resources to develop their own quantum-focused activities that will inspire and empower the next generation of girls in STEM on World Quantum Day – or all year round!