Africa’s Quantum Circle Takes the Stage. Africa leads. The world watches.

We’re coming off the most successful gathering in Africa’s quantum history—and we’re doing it again. This December is not another gathering. It’s the closing chapter of 2025 for Africa’s quantum community—where women leading in quantum, from the continent and diaspora, take the stage to define what comes next.

Expect bold ideas. Strategic connections. Outcomes that shape Africa’s quantum trajectory for years to come. Follow the link to learn more.

Event Description—Theme: Teaching Amid Strangeness
Challenges, Technologies, and Innovative Practices in Teaching Quantum Mechanics from a STS Perspective

The 2nd Week of Professionals in Physics Education—100 Years of Quantum Mechanics will be held at Polo 4 (Manaus, Amazonas) of the National Professional Master’s Program in Physics Education (MNPEF). This graduate program is linked to the Brazilian Physical Society (SBF), the Federal University of Amazonas (UFAM), and the Federal Institute of Amazonas (IFAM).

The event will take place on November 7–8, with activities on November 7 at the public high school Terezinha Almeida and on November 8 at IFAM.

Participants will engage in lectures, workshops, round tables, and debates focused on physics education, with a special emphasis on innovative strategies for teaching quantum mechanics through a Science, Technology, and Society (STS) perspective.

Quantum Developer Day is a dedicated event for quantum software development, bringing together leading developers, researchers, and enterprise technologists to showcase, build, and collaborate on real-world quantum computing software.

Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Award 2025 will be organized by the Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Sports Foundation (an organization in special consultative status with UNESCO since 2021), honoring changemakers advancing inclusion, innovation, and SDG Impact. The award ceremony will be held on 14 October 2025 at the India International Centre, New Delhi. It is a national recognition program that honors individuals for their transformative contributions to sports, education, social work, and nation-building.

In alignment with the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ 2025), this year’s ceremony highlights the intersection of inclusive leadership and scientific advancement, celebrating changemakers whose work fosters:

• Public awareness of science and innovation through grassroots education, digital literacy, and youth empowerment
• Multilateral cooperation across institutions, disciplines, and communities to promote equitable access to knowledge
• Sustainable development through sport, education, and social equity—advancing SDGs 3, 4, 5, and 10

The event includes keynote addresses, award citations, and thematic tributes linking Dr. B. R. Ambedkar’s legacy to the global momentum of IYQ 2025. A commemorative segment acknowledges the role of science and technology—including quantum frontiers—in building an inclusive and empowered society.

We, as organizers, welcome the opportunity to share this event as part of the IYQ celebration and invite global partners to amplify its message of justice, dignity, and innovation for all.

Join us for a Molecular Frontiers symposium on quantum science and artificial intelligence that brings together the brightest minds in science. Prepare to be captivated by a series of compelling lectures and dynamic discussions that will dive into the latest groundbreaking discoveries and innovations. The event on 24-25 November will be held in RunAn and is open to high school students and researchers. This year, the renowned researcher and author Emma Frans will be the moderator. On the 26th of November, the symposium continues in Kollektorn, which is only open for researchers.

Participants will learn about quantum phenomena and how scientists search for clues about how materials and the molecules of life work at a quantum level. Moreover, they will have the opportunity to discover how cutting-edge machine-learning techniques are designed and used to explore fundamental processes in nature. The symposium will also shine a light on future computers, showcasing innovative approaches and discoveries that promise sustainable and powerful computing methods.

This event is part of the celebrations of the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology 2025, which recognizes 100 years since the initial development of quantum mechanics. At the same time, it will highlight foundational discoveries and inventions that enable machine learning and its impact on science, medicine, and society. The focus is on interdisciplinary research leading to the discovery and utilization of systems for quantum technologies and artificial intelligence.

This symposium is open to researchers, students, high-school students, and teachers. The event is co-organized by the Nano Area of Advance at Chalmers and the Wallenberg Centre for Quantum Computing (WACQT), in collaboration with Molecular Frontiers.

Molecular Frontiers is a global, non-profit organization consisting of scientists and educators that organizes several events each year around the world. Its main purpose is to promote young people’s understanding of and interest in science.

GUJCOST has curated a dynamic series of programs and outreach initiatives aimed at bringing quantum science and technology closer to students, schools, and STEM institutions across Gujarat, inspiring young minds and nurturing a future-ready scientific community at the Regional Science Centre, Bhuj. The program is slated to inspire the next generation of learners in the emerging field of quantum communication, which aligns with the key verticals set by NQM.

Join us at IMDEA Nanociencia for a special event celebrating 100 years of Quantum. Through interactive experiments, young scholars will have the opportunity to explore the exotic and fascinating quantum properties that govern the nanoscopic world.
The event is free of charge and takes place on 5th November 2025 at 10:00 at IMDEA Nanociencia facilities in Madrid (Spain). The workshops are specially designed for children aged 10-12.
Whether you are just beginning to explore physics or already passionate about science, this is a unique chance to engage directly with researchers and discover how quantum ideas continue to transform the world around us.

• India holds a strategic position in the quantum revolution through its National Quantum Mission’s ₹6,003.65 crore ($726 million) eight-year investment, with Budget 2025’s ₹600 crore allocation marking a 600% increase that establishes quantum as a national priority. The infrastructure is rapidly developing with four thematic hubs across 43 institutions. India’s largest quantum computer—a 156-qubit IBM Quantum System Two—will launch at Amaravati’s Quantum Valley Tech Park through the IBM-TCS-Andhra Pradesh partnership in early 2026.
• With UNESCO declaring 2025 the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, and breakthrough demonstrations from Google and Microsoft in quantum computing alongside AI efficiency advances, this year marks a pivotal moment for quantum technology-AI convergence in financial services.
• Kquanta Research’s studies reveal that the convergence of AI and Quantum Computing—termed
“QAI”— could herald a radical era of innovation and operational efficiency. Our inaugural report,
“Unleashing the Potential of Quantum Technology and AI in Financial Services, 2025 ” demonstrates how leading institutions could potentially leverage quantum-enhanced portfolio optimisation, and fraud detection capabilities that surpass traditional systems.
• BCG research indicates that quantum computing will create $450-850 billion of economic value globally by 2040, with quantum machines delivering tangible value in financial simulations ranging from $100-500 million annually. Meanwhile, World Economic Forum analysis shows that quantum computing use cases in financial services could generate up to $622 billion in value by 2035, with quantum-enhanced risk modeling enabling banks to complete analysis in seconds that would traditionally take years—and it’s happening now, with banks like HSBC, Santander, and Yapı Kredi already deploying quantum solutions.
• However, these same quantum computing capabilities present critical cybersecurity challenges; quantum computers could break current encryption methods, necessitating urgent development of post-quantum cryptography. The window for strategic preparation is narrowing rapidly.
This invitation-only roundtable is limited to select participants, with no press or media presence. To foster candid and constructive exchange, the discussion will be conducted under the Chatham House Rule.
For an invitation, please write to shraddha.joshi@kquantaresearch.com

As a scientific powerhouse on the African continent, South Africa is carving its place in the global quantum landscape with a strong foundation in research, a growing community of innovators, and a vision for inclusive technology development. In this episode of the Quantum World Tour, discover how South Africa is advancing quantum science and technology to address national priorities and global challenges. From pioneering quantum communications to nurturing a skilled and diverse quantum workforce, join us to explore how South Africa is shaping a future where quantum works for all.

Free entry to the Cape Town Science Centre (CTSC) for a full day programme in collaboration with the South African Quantum Technology Initiative (SA QuTI). You can look forward to interactive displays, inspiring workshops, engaging talks, and cutting-edge ideas. Be there for the official launch of SA QuTI’s Electroscope Exhibit at the CTSC—a hands-on experience that reveals a gateway into the fascinating world of quantum science and technology!

The future is quantum, and it’s coming to the Cape Town Science Centre!