On 21 April 2025, the Department of Computer Applications, Assam Don Bosco University, Azara Campus, Guwahati, in line with the vision of the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, successfully celebrated World Quantum Day 2025, rescheduled from the global date of 14 April due to the Bihu festival break in Assam state, India. The event, held at the Central Atrium from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM, aimed to demystify quantum mechanics and highlight its applications in artificial intelligence, computing, and secure communication, engaging over 500 undergraduate and postgraduate students through an insightful talk by Dr. Moushumi Barman, Assistant Professor, on “Quantum Science and Technology—A Gateway to the Future.”

Covering topics such as Schrodinger’s Cat paradox, superposition, quantum logic, historical milestones (1900–1935), and the real-world impact of quantum computing, the session featured a visual slideshow and interactive Q&A, fostering curiosity and academic dialogue. The outcome included heightened student interest, active participation, and discussions to integrate introductory quantum computing workshops into the upcoming semester’s curriculum, marking the celebration as a resounding success that advanced the university’s mission to promote cutting-edge scientific education.

MetaQuest – Quantum Citizenship in Construction is an interactive workshop using the LEGO® Serious Play® methodology. Designed for students, educators, and engaged citizens, it invites participants to explore the societal, ethical, and political implications of quantum technologies through collaborative storytelling and model building. By combining imagination, critical thinking, and hands-on creativity, the workshop fosters dialogue on how to shape an inclusive and democratic quantum future.
Held in Florence and at the University of Barcelona on August 7th and October 1st, respectively.

Előadás-sorozat az MTA 200. és a kvantummechanika 100. évfordulóján

A Magyar Tudományos Akadémia 2025-ben ünnepli 200. születésnapját. Minden hónapban más tudományos szakosztály mutatkozik be, és ismerteti eredményeit a világ tudósai mellett a magyar nagyközönséggel is. Szeptemberben kerül sor a Fizikai Tudományok Osztálya programjára, amelyben tudományos konferenciák és kiállítások mellett az érdeklődő közönségnek szóló 12 részes ismeretterjesztő előadássorozat is szerepel.

A kétszáz éves Magyar Tudományos Akadémia Fizikai Osztálya nem köszöntheti méltóbb módon a kettős évfordulót, mint azzal, hogy a tudomány iránt érdeklődőknek bemutatja a száz esztendős kvantumelmélet alapfogalmai, furcsa és a köznapi szemlélet számára ne-hezen elfogadható gondolatvilága mellett a kvantumfizikára épülő új tudományágakat a kvantumkémiától a részecskefizikáig, valamint a kvantumelmélet eredményeit gyakorlati alkalmazásokra váltó modern technológiát a lézerfizikától a kvantuminformatikáig.

A jubileumi előadás-sorozat előadásait az egyes területek kiváló szakemberei tartják, a tudományos hitelesség mellett a közérthetőség szempontjait is figyelembe véve. A nézők és az előadásokról készült videókat megtekintők átfogó képet kaphatnak a huszadik szá-zad legnagyobb tudományos áttöréséről, valamint az immár termőre fordult kvantumel-mélet 21. századi gyümölcseiről és várható eredményeiről is.

Szervezők: Asbóth János (BME), Cserti József (ELTE), Dávid Gyula (ELTE), Halbritter And-rás (BME), Takács Gábor (BME).

Részletes program a sorozat weblapján: mta.hu/kvantumok-vilaga-2025

The direct detection of gravitational waves in 2015 validated Einstein’s general relativity and inaugurated a new era in observational astrophysics. Meanwhile, quantum mechanics—with its revolutionary principles of superposition, entanglement, and uncertainty—underpins the next generation of sensors, computers, and communication networks. By uniting these two pillars of modern physics, this conference seeks to:

Unify theoretical frameworks

• Connect experts in quantum information, black‐hole thermodynamics, topological quantum matter, and semiclassical gravity.
• Explore quantum gravity approaches—including loop quantum gravity, string theory, asymptotic safety, and analogue model—in the context of astrophysical observations.

Accelerate detector innovation

• Showcase squeezed light interferometry, quantum non-demolition measurements, and optomechanical transducers.
• Discuss next-generation terrestrial and space-based gravitational wave detectors, including quantum-limited readouts and cryogenic technologies.

Enhance multi-messenger astronomy

• Integrate gravitational wave data with electromagnetic, neutrino, and cosmic ray observations.
• Leverage quantum machine learning algorithms to correlate signals and extract faint or transient astrophysical events.

Chart future directions

• Address open questions in quantum advantage, distributed quantum computing, and hybrid quantum–classical simulation of astrophysical phenomena.
• Evaluate global strategies for detector networks, open source software ecosystems, and interdisciplinary training initiatives.

The activity is part of a larger event called TecSul and the Technological Week of the Federal University of Technology – Paraná (UTFPR). Its goal is to provide a moment for a general overview of quantum theory, its emergence, main concepts, and applications, as well as quantum charlatanism (reinforcing the importance of scientific thinking/reasoning).

Quantum Community Pakistan proudly declares 10th December as Pakistan Quantum Day, commemorating the remarkable achievement of Dr. Abdus Salam, who brought global recognition to Pakistan by winning the Nobel Prize in Physics on 10th December 1979.

This special day celebrates his groundbreaking contributions to science, his unwavering pursuit of knowledge, and the enduring inspiration he provides to Pakistan’s quantum researchers, innovators, and students.

Purpose

• Honor Dr. Abdus Salam’s scientific legacy
• Promote awareness and advancement of quantum science in Pakistan
• Inspire the next generation to lead globally in STEM fields
• Foster collaboration in Pakistan’s growing quantum ecosystem

Abelian is delighted to present Post-Quantum Blockchain Day 2025, a landmark event uniting quantum security and next-generation blockchain innovation. Set against the stunning backdrop of Phuket, Thailand, PQBD 2025 will convene global pioneers who are reshaping the future of cryptography, digital infrastructure, and decentralized systems.
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Hosted by Abelian, this full-day event brings together leading voices in cybersecurity, innovation, compliance, and finance to tackle one of the most critical challenges of our time: future-proofing blockchain against the quantum threat.

‍Event Details

Date: November 19, 2025
Location: JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa, Thailand

Why PQBD 2025 Matters

As quantum computing evolves, the risks to existing cryptographic systems are becoming increasingly real. Around the world, governments and institutions worldwide are beginning to phase out non-quantum-resistant cryptosystems, mandating the deployment of post-quantum security standards to future-proof digital infrastructure across both public and private sectors.
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This year’s event will bring together an exceptional lineup of visionary builders, innovators, institutional leaders, and policy influencers, all committed to building secure, scalable, and post-quantum-ready blockchain infrastructure.
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Be part of the conversation with industry experts, cryptographers, and academicians; discover emerging ideas, and see how quantum-resistant technologies are shaping the next era of blockchain.

Attendees will gain exclusive insights into:

• Quantum-resistant infrastructure and privacy-preserving technologies
• Real-world pathways to achieving quantum-level security across DeFi applications and protocols
• The evolving regulatory landscape in blockchain and cybersecurity
• Post-quantum Layer 1s and Layer 2s, wallet innovations, payments, and network interoperability

Who Should Attend

• Blockchain builders and developers seeking future-proof architectures
• Cybersecurity experts preparing for post-quantum risks
• Institutional investors and VCs exploring long-term resilience in crypto assets
• Academics and researchers advancing quantum cryptography
• Governments and enterprises seeking secure digital transformation

Whether you’re preparing your business for Q-Day, investing in deep tech, or building the next frontier of blockchain – PQBD 2025 is where the future is being written.

How to Get Involved

Explore opportunities to get involved – as a speaker, partner, or sponsor – and position your brand at the forefront of the post-quantum revolution.

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Held in the heart of Montana’s growing innovation ecosystem, the Quantum Leadership Summit brought together decision-makers from business, government, academia, and investment to explore the opportunities—and realities—of quantum technologies.

Designed for leaders with limited or no prior knowledge of quantum, the summit cut through the complexity, offering clear, practical insights into:
• Talent – Strategies for building and retaining the skilled workforce needed to power the quantum future, highlighting Montana’s unique strengths in education and training.
• Technology – An accessible understanding of the core capabilities of quantum computing, sensing, and communications, and their direct applications for industry and society.
• Transformation – A look at how quantum will reshape economies, national security, and innovation—and Montana’s role in leading that change.

As part of the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ2025), the summit showcased how Montana’s spirit of innovation is shaping the global quantum conversation.

As 2025 marks the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, this NITheCS/QSouthAfrica Minischool offers a timely and hands-on introduction to quantum computing using PennyLane, an open-source framework for designing and simulating quantum circuits. Designed for students, researchers, and enthusiasts, the Mini-school emphasises practical skills and conceptual understanding.

Participants will learn how to build and run simple quantum circuits, implement both built-in and custom quantum
operations, and perform quantum measurements in PennyLane. The sessions will also explore foundational
quantum computing protocols such as quantum teleportation, as well as introductory query-based algorithms,
including the Deutsch and Deutsch-Jozsa algorithms.

By the end of the Mini-school, attendees will have a solid, practical foundation in quantum computing and the confidence to explore more advanced applications using PennyLane.