CERN Day @ Geneva Science and Diplomacy Week

From May 5 to 9, 2025, the Geneva Science Diplomacy Week—organised by the Geneva Science Diplomacy Anticipator (GESDA)—brought together 36 global participants—including scientists, diplomats, policymakers, entrepreneurs, funders and citizens—to explore how science diplomacy can contribute to shaping a more inclusive future.

On day four of the programme, participants visited CERN to explore the Organization’s history and positioning at the intersection between science and diplomacy.

The event aims to explore how science diplomacy can contribute to shaping a more inclusive future and raise awareness and anticipation of the geopolitical implications of quantum computing, an emerging technology.

Symposium Celebrating the Quantum Century 2025

The year 2025 marks a historic milestone—100 years since the birth of quantum mechanics, a scientific revolution that redefined our understanding of nature at its most fundamental level. In celebration of this centenary and in alignment with the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ 2025), declared by UNESCO, we proudly present the Workshop Celebrating the Quantum Century: From Puzzling Principles to Transformative Technologies 2025 (SCQC 2025).

Organized under the aegis of the COMSNETS Association, SCQC 2025 is a special edition workshop dedicated to reflecting on a century of quantum discoveries while charting the course for the next era of transformative quantum technologies. This workshop encompasses all four major drivers of quantum technology, i.e., computing, sensing, communications, and materials.

From the early philosophical debates on wave-particle duality and uncertainty to today’s advancements in quantum computing, communication, sensing, and materials, this workshop serves as a unique platform to bridge the journey from foundational principles to real-world impact.

SCQC 2025 will bring together a distinguished community of researchers, industry leaders, policymakers, entrepreneurs, startups, students, and educators.

La Cuántica en Nuestro Mundo

El Departamento de Ciencias Naturales de la Universidad Pedagógica Nacional “Francisco Morazán” tiene el agrado de invitarles a “La Cuántica en Nuestro Mundo”, un evento dedicado a explorar los misterios y aplicaciones de la ciencia cuántica.

A lo largo del día, sumérgete en una serie de charlas magistrales de 45 minutos que abordarán temas como la dualidad onda-partícula, la evolución de nuestra comprensión del átomo, el impacto de los puntos cuánticos, el prometedor futuro de la computación cuántica y la relevancia de la seguridad radiológica en este campo.

Además, podrás apreciar una exposición de pósteres que ilustra la evolución histórica de la ciencia cuántica, ofreciendo una perspectiva visual y educativa sobre sus hitos y descubrimientos clave. Para una experiencia más interactiva, tendremos visitas guiadas al laboratorio de física, donde podrás presenciar directamente un fenómeno cuántico: los espectros de emisión de gases.

International Conference on Quantum Technologies in the Life Sciences (qLIFE)

Join us for qLIFE 2025, the first international conference dedicated to exploring the transformative role of quantum technologies in the life sciences. From quantum sensing and imaging to computing and simulation, this event brings together global leaders from physics, biotechnology, and medicine to examine how quantum innovation is reshaping health, sustainability, and the biosciences.

Why attend?

  • Talks from global leaders in academia and industry, including IBM, Google, Stanford, Novo Nordisk, and more
  • Discover cutting-edge applications of quantum tech in medicine and the life sciences
  • Connect with a cross-disciplinary community shaping the future of science

Presented by

  • The ARC Centre of Excellence in Quantum Biotechnology
  • Q-BioMed, UK
  • Ulm University Centre of Quantum BioScience
  • University of Chicago NSF QuBBE

Visit https://quantum.bio/ to learn more, register, and submit a poster.

Belgian Photonics Online Meetup (bePOM)

bePOM is an annual gathering of the Belgian photonics community aimed at strengthening the Belgian photonics network, which associates research groups from all universities in Belgium working on fundamental and applied topics in photonics. It provides early-career and established researchers with the opportunity to (re-)discover and learn about ongoing research topics in Belgian cities nearby, without having to move from their home universities. The 6th bePOM edition will take place on September 19, 2025.

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.

Global Range Quantum Networking

In his talk, Dr Sidhu will present recent advances across the quantum networking stack—from hardware and protocols enabling global quantum communications to the role of entanglement distribution and quantum memories. He will also share perspectives on near-term open questions and challenges in the field.

Dr Sidhu is a leading researcher in satellite-based quantum communications and one-shot quantum information theory, working at the forefront of UK’s Quantum Technologies Programme.

 Join us for an exciting discussion on the future of quantum networking!

Quantum Thermodynamics 2025

Held on the equatorial plane of the Earth on the sunny island of Singapore, Quantum Thermodynamics (QTD) 2025 will cover the study of thermal processes at the quantum scale. This is the 2025 edition of the annual quantum thermodynamics conference: previous conferences have been held in Berlin (2013), Mallorca (2014), Porquerolles (2015), Erice (2016), Oxford (2017), Santa Barbara (2018), Espoo (2019), Barcelona (online, 2020), Geneva (online, 2021), Belfast (online, 2022), Vienna (2023), and Maryland (2024).

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

International Summer School on Structured Light and Matter

Welcome to the first edition of the International Summer School on Structured Light and Matter, organized by the Unit of Excellence LUMES at the University of Salamanca. The school will take place from July 7 to 11 in Salamanca, Spain.

The Summer School offers a week of intensive, interdisciplinary training in three key areas of current research: structured light, structured matter, and light-matter interaction. The school features 11 courses spread over 36 teaching hours, carefully structured to offer participants an advanced and practical introduction to these topics. The program combines theoretical sessions, practical modules, keynote lectures delivered by international experts, and a special visit to the Center for Pulsed Lasers (CLPU), featuring 21 researchers from the Universidad de Salamanca.

As part of the event, we are pleased to host two plenary sessions delivered by leading international researchers (Open Entry).