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!

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.