Quantum Africa Webinar Series: Advancing Quantum Knowledge Across the Continent

The Quantum Africa Webinar Series is a weekly online program designed to bring cutting-edge quantum science and technology education to learners, researchers, and innovators across Africa and beyond. Every week, we host leading experts from academia, industry, and research institutions to share insights on the most relevant topics in the quantum world, from quantum computing and communication to optimization, cryptography, and real-world applications.

These sessions aim to democratize access to high-quality quantum education, ensure that no African country is left behind in the global quantum revolution, and empower our community with the knowledge and skills needed to contribute to future advancements.

We bring expert-led talks covering foundational and advanced quantum concepts, topics spanning quantum computing, machine learning, optimization, cryptography, and emerging technologies; clear, accessible explanations suitable for both beginners and advanced learners; live Q&A with world-class researchers and practitioners; and opportunities to connect with a growing pan-African quantum community from more than 27 countries.

Format

• Weekly Online Sessions
• Hosted on Google Meet and streamed live on the Quantum Africa YouTube Channel
• Promoted across our LinkedIn, Discord, and official website

This event will bring together representatives from academia, industry, and government to discuss the current state of quantum technology in Slovenia and future directions.

The event explores the groundbreaking developments in quantum mechanics and the pivotal contributions made in 1920s Zurich. It showcases the pioneering ideas of scientists such as Heitler, Pauli, Schrödinger, and Wentzel, bringing to life fascinating phenomena such as wave-particle duality, entanglement, and quantum tunneling. Interactive elements and historical exhibits vividly illustrate how these theories revolutionized our understanding of reality and continue to drive technological innovation today. A captivating journey into the origins of modern physics and its wide-ranging applications!

The conference held in Tunisia on November 25, as part of the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, will bring together researchers, students, and industry stakeholders to highlight major advances in the quantum field. The event will provide a platform to discuss emerging applications, industrial perspectives, and the growing role of the Tunisian scientific ecosystem in this strategic area. It is a unique opportunity to raise public awareness of the importance of quantum technologies for future innovation and development.

Join us on Thursday, December 11, 2025, for a special edition of the Physics Matters online colloquium series featuring Prof. Ana María Cetto (Instituto de Física, UNAM), one of the world’s leading voices in quantum foundations and science diplomacy. In her keynote talk, “The First Hundred Quantum Years,. What next?” Prof. Cetto will reflect on the significance of the International Year of Quantum Science (IYQ 2025) and examine what a century of quantum theory has—and has not—resolved. Drawing on her extensive scientific career, international leadership roles, and recognition, including the UNESCO Kalinga Prize, the Oganesson Prize, the AIP Tate Medal, and her role as co-recipient of the Nobel Prize for Peace (1995), she will explore the challenges that persist in the foundations of quantum physics and outline promising directions for future theoretical and experimental research. This event is open to all, and registration ensures timely access to the Zoom link—even for non-APS members.

A hundred years ago, formulated as a revolutionary theory of physics, quantum mechanics enabled humanity to understand and even manipulate quantum realms far beyond everyday experience and imagination. In this context, the groundbreaking ideas and methods that emerged have continued to unravel the mysteries of nature while lying at the heart of today’s advanced technologies. Quantum phenomena such as superposition and entanglement stand at the forefront of a new technological revolution, enabling advances that range from secure communication and quantum computing to next-generation sensing and precision measurement. At this Quantum Century event, we will together explore with high school students the hundred-year journey of quantum science, its profound contributions to modern technology, and the new horizons that await us in the coming century.

The Nepalese Society of Student Researchers (NSSR), in collaboration with St. Xavier’s College, Maitighar, is organizing a one-month crash course on quantum computing using Qiskit as part of the global celebration of the International Year of Quantum Science & Technology (IYQ) 2025. This initiative aims to introduce early-career learners to the foundational principles of quantum information, qubits, superposition, entanglement, and quantum algorithms, while fostering hands-on engagement through guided coding sessions and interactive demonstrations.

Aligned with the IYQ mission of openness, scientific honesty, accessibility, and public engagement, the program encourages participants to explore the beauty and relevance of quantum science in an inclusive and collaborative environment. Sessions will be held on Fridays and Sundays from 28 November to 21 December 2025 at St. Xavier’s College, featuring expert guest lectures from national and international researchers. The course concludes with a final-day poster exhibition open to all students and faculty, where participants will present the quantum projects they developed during the program. This event seeks to spark curiosity, promote reliable scientific understanding, and help young learners meaningfully connect with the global centennial celebration of quantum science.

The year 2025 marks a moment of special significance for the international scientific community. UNESCO and the United Nations General Assembly have declared this year the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, in recognition of the centenary of the emergence of quantum mechanics and in acknowledgment of its decisive impact on the scientific, technological, and cultural development of humanity. This global commemoration invites us to reflect on the conceptual depth, historical transcendence, and enduring relevance of a theory that continues to guide our fundamental understanding of the universe.

In this context, the Department of Physics and the Academy of Theoretical Physics of the University of Sonora are honored to organize this colloquium to celebrate the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology. The event is conceived as an institutional academic forum aimed at promoting reflection, dialogue, and dissemination regarding the contemporary advances and challenges of quantum science.

Likewise, the colloquium is intended for students, professors, and the general public interested in understanding and disseminating quantum science, as well as the scientific and technological applications derived from its principles, with the purpose of encouraging their participation in the scheduled activities and strengthening the connection between the university community and society. Through this effort, we seek to contribute to the dissemination of scientific knowledge and to the recognition of the central role that quantum technologies play today.

Starting in January 2025, we organized a series of monthly webinars, conducted by regional councils across the country, over three days, featuring, on average, six talks by eminent speakers and panelists from various institutes in the country and abroad. The following posters reflect the themes of each webinar and cover different milestones in the evolution of quantum mechanics.

The initiative aims to promote knowledge of quantum sciences and technologies among the general public through visual arts. The festival invites artists and creatives to explore the fascinating world of quantum science through visual art. The |Quant’ARTE>Talents section is dedicated to students from Fine Arts Academies and Design Institutes. It offers them the opportunity to create original works inspired by the quantum universe with support from NQSTI researchers. These works will also be exhibited in Milan in December (Vernissage Dec. 3th, 6:30-9:30 pm – Exhibition Dec. 4-17th, 2025).