QUANTUM INDUSTRY DAY – April 2025
April 17, 2025 | World Quantum Day | International Year of Quantum
Celebrating Progress | Presenting Foresight | Advancing Integration
The QInnovision Consortium, spearheaded by Vernewell Group, in collaboration with the Center for Quantum and Topological Systems (CQTS) at New York University Abu Dhabi, proudly announces the April Special Edition of Quantum Industry Day, set to take place on Thursday, April 17, 2025.
This milestone event marks the UAE’s official celebration of World Quantum Day during the International Year of Quantum, and comes on the heels of the groundbreaking Quantum Innovation Summit and the Quantum Futures Forum.
At the heart of this edition is a forward-looking Roundtable on Advancing Quantum Integration and Strategic Readiness, where government, academia, and industry leaders will come together to reflect on insights and shape the next phase of quantum development, aligned with the national Quantum Technology Adoption Program (QTAP).
Event Details
Date: Thursday, April 17, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM GST
Venue: New York University Abu Dhabi
Format: Hybrid (In-Person & Virtual)
Access: Registration required. Participation is limited to approved attendees.
About the Event
This April Special Edition of Quantum Industry Day is a flagship gathering to:
- Celebrate World Quantum Day in the context of the International Year of Quantum
- Present key outcomes and recommendations from the Quantum Futures Forum Expert Sessions
- Explore future frameworks for quantum integration, ecosystem development, and cross-sector adoption
- Facilitate high-impact connections and knowledge exchange among the UAE’s and the world’s leading quantum innovators
It reflects the strategic ambition of the QInnovision Consortium and QTAP to position the UAE as a global force in quantum innovation.
Why Attend
- Gain access to expert foresight and strategic recommendations from the Quantum Futures Forum
- Participate in a high-level roundtable driving real-world quantum integration and governance
- Celebrate global progress in quantum technologies alongside international partners
- Connect with the leading forces behind quantum advancement in the UAE and beyond
- Learn how QTAP is shaping national readiness, sectoral growth, and global competitiveness
Agenda
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10:00 – 10:15 AM | Welcome Note
- Prof. Hisham Sati, Founder & Director, CQTS, NYU Abu Dhabi
- Mrs. Malak Trabelsi Loeb, Founder, Vernewell Group
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10:15 – 11:00 AM | Featured Session
Trevor Lanting, D-Wave Quantum Inc.
Unlocking Real-World Optimization with Quantum Solutions Dr. Lanting will share applied use cases and insights from D-Wave’s latest advancements, including perspectives on quantum advantage, industry deployment, and ecosystem evolution. -
11:00 – 12:00 PM | Strategic Roundtable
Advancing Quantum Integration & National Readiness
A moderated conversation featuring voices from government, industry, and academia, addressing priorities for policy, innovation, and real-world deployment. - 12:00 – 1:00 PM | Networking Lunch & Innovation Showcase
- 1:00 – 3:00 PM | QInnovision World Challenge – Hybrid Showcase of Winning Teams and Finalists
This segment will highlight innovative, challenge-driven quantum solutions developed by the winners and finalists of the QInnovision World Challenge, in partnership with CQTS at NYU Abu Dhabi.
Join live or virtually as teams share their use cases, research insights, and transformative ideas designed to address high-impact global challenges.
