To celebrate IYQ2025, Sol Plaatje University is hosting a Quantum Day on October 13, an outreach event funded by the South African Quantum Technology Initiative (SA QuTI). The focus will be on engaging with students in SPU’s unique undergraduate Data Science programme (headed by Dr Alfred Mwanza).

Quantum Day will have two important guest speakers. Jodie Watson, the SA QuTI project manager, will present an overview of the programme, emphasising the opportunities for post-graduate study and research, as well as the current state of the local quantum technology job market. Dr Isaac Nape, who currently holds the Optica Emerging Leader in Optics Chair in the School of Physics at WITS and is an SA QuTI Emerging Leader, will discuss his exciting research on information processing with quantum optical circuits. These presentations will be followed by a hands-on tutorial introducing students to some of the basics of quantum computing.

Quantum Day will, hopefully, lay the foundations for many future such events at SPU.

Join the CSIR online to learn more about quantum technologies and current commercialization opportunities.

This event will be the “First Conference on Quantum Science and Technology” at Universidad Central del Ecuador on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, from 9 am to 2 pm in person (with Facebook Live transmission). The event will be a series of lectures on quantum mechanics, quantum ethics, quantum computing, post-quantum cryptography, and non-computational applications for the entire university community.

How do we understand reality? How do the smallest particles in the universe lead to the biggest ripples across vast scales of space and time? How can quantum change the world we live in, and what will that mean for each of us?

Through interactive artworks, immersive sculptural installations, and the words of physicists, philosophers, and poets, Science Gallery London’s new exhibition, Quantum Untangled, fuses art, science, and extraordinary interdisciplinary research together to consider big quantum questions and reveal the power quantum possesses to transform our futures.

“Quantum not only explains the world, but through quantum we can change the world…”
Professor James Millen, Director of King’s Quantum

Visitors will encounter awe-inspiring works, including two large immersive installations from Conrad Shawcross RA, sculptural installations by Alistair McClymont, Monica C. LoCascio & Daniela Brill Estrada, and Matthew Woodham; Robin Baumgarten’s playful installation Quantum Jungle, poetry from Studio Quantum’s artist in residence, Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan; photography by David Severn and films developed with the King’s Quantum community.

The exhibition will be part of a free season including Friday Lates and a panel discussion in collaboration with King’s College London’s Digital Futures Institute.

Quantum Untangled is an adaptation of Cosmic Titans: Art, Science, and the Quantum Universe, a touring exhibition from Lakeside Arts and ARTlab, University of Nottingham.

The University of Latvia will host an 8-hour-long in-person quantum workshop, “My Photonic Ship,” led by Dr. Abuzer Yakaryilmaz from the University of Latvia, as part of the Latvian Quantum Initiative project.

During the workshops, high school students will explore quantum superposition, conduct photon experiments using simulators, engage in mathematical and philosophical discussions, and develop a video game integrating quantum superposition. Through these activities, the participants will gain hands-on experience with quantum computing principles and their creative applications.

An interdisciplinary conference organized by the Faculty of Arts and the New Technologies Research Centre of the University of West Bohemia in Pilsen will take place on 15 October 2025, from 10:00 to 18:00, in the Diocesan Hall of the Bishopric of Pilsen (nám. Republiky 234/35, Pilsen).
The aim of the conference is to articulate key philosophical questions within contemporary interpretations of quantum physics, thereby contributing to the clarification of fundamental physical concepts and to a deeper understanding of quantum phenomena.
The event is conceived as a platform for dialogue among experts in quantum physics, philosophy of science, epistemology, and logic, while also welcoming all those who do not take common notions of space, time, causality, truth, or information for granted.

The year 2025, recognized by the United Nations as the International Year of Quantum Science, marks a turning point for science and innovation. Quantum computing has moved beyond being a distant research topic and now stands at the center of discussions about the future of technology. More than just faster machines, it represents a paradigm shift with the potential to redefine entire sectors, from personalized medicine to finance, from energy transition to cybersecurity, and even economic and geopolitical leadership.
In this talk, we will present in a clear and inspiring way what makes quantum computing unique, the challenges and opportunities it brings, and above all, how this revolution opens space for new careers and professional profiles. Beyond technical experts, the future will demand interdisciplinary professionals capable of translating scientific breakthroughs into real impact for businesses, governments, and society. This is the moment to understand how to strategically position yourself in the face of a transformation that not only accelerates computation but also redefines the pace of history.

The year 2025 has been declared by the United Nations as the Year of Quantum, and quantum computing is no longer just a futuristic concept; it is becoming the next great technological revolution. Beyond sheer speed, it introduces a new paradigm of thinking, capable of transforming areas such as healthcare, finance, energy, artificial intelligence, and digital security.
In this talk, we will explore in an accessible way what quantum computing is, the impact it will have on the world, and, most importantly, how it is opening doors to the careers of the future with extraordinary opportunities. More than physicists and engineers, the future will require hybrid professionals, those who can bridge science, business, and society, to lead this new era.
Get ready to understand how to position yourself in the market in the face of a technology that promises to accelerate not only calculations but also the very history of humanity.

In this talk, we explore quantum optimization algorithms through the lens of quantum dynamics, with a focus on their application to practical challenges in energy management systems. We will highlight how quantum techniques—such as adiabatic evolution and quantum Hamiltonian descent—can be integrated with classical optimization frameworks to enhance decision-making in complex energy system operations. The talk will also introduce accessible quantum optimization software platforms that support hybrid quantum-classical workflows, enabling users with limited quantum expertise to model and solve energy optimization problems.

The Quantum Information Science and Technology (QIST) Symposium will bring together researchers, industry leaders, and policymakers to cover topics ranging from the exploration of the current state and future of quantum computing and sensing and workforce development, focusing on emerging tools for the research community and how we can best prepare students for a quantum-ready workforce.