| On 4 and 5 February, UNESCO will launch the 2025 International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ) in an opening ceremony held at its Paris headquarters. The IYQ aims to raise awareness about the profound impact of quantum science on global challenges. - What? Opening ceremony, International Year of Quantum Science and Technology
- When? 04 and 05 February 2025
- Where? UNESCO Headquarters, 7 Place de Fontenoy, Paris 75007
- Registration: Click here to register.
| This two-day event will bring together high-level officials, Nobel Laureates, and leaders from academia and industry to explore the transformative power of quantum technologies. Through this Year, UNESCO aims to inspire the next generation of quantum scientists and mobilize thousands of scientific, public and private partners to tackle pressing global issues such as climate disruption, public health, and digital equity. Day 1 will feature keynotes, fireside chats and panel discussions with a special emphasis on sustainability. Day 2 will focus on the role of ethics in quantum technology, with two interactive panels exploring responsible quantum innovation. Other key highlights of the event include: - Keynotes by Nobel Laureates Anne L'Huillier (2023), Alain Aspect (2022), and William D. Phillips (1997) on groundbreaking quantum research and its implications.
- Opening remarks by UNESCO leadership and government officials from Ghana and Mexico, two nations that played key roles in designating 2025 as the IYQ.
- Remarks from IYQ steering committee co-chair Sir Peter Knight of Imperial College London, and John Doyle, president of the American Physical Society (APS)
- Hands-on demonstrations from industry leaders and private sector partners including IBM, Microsoft, and Quantinuum showcasing quantum's real-world potential.
As the lead agency for the International Year, UNESCO is committed to fostering international collaboration in this rapidly evolving field, supporting education, and ensuring that quantum advancements serve all nations, especially in developing countries. By mobilizing its thousands of scientific partners around the world and its 194 Member States, UNESCO will support the development of initiatives to achieve the objectives of the Year. UNESCO will also be accompanied by key public and private partners in this field, such as the American Physical Society (APS), Chinese Optical Society, Optica, Institute of Physics, Deutsche Physikalische Gesellschaft, the International Society for Optics and photonics (SPIE), as well as Microsoft, QuEra, Quantinuum, IBM, D-Wave Systems, DRS Daylight Solutions, and SC Quantum & QLLIANSE. |
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