We invite you to attend the first QWorld Annual Meeting! On 25.01.2025 we will meet to celebrate the International Year of Quantum, present QWorld and its QCousins, and discuss the opportunities for quantum activities and further development of the open quantum ecosystem.
This edition will be online (on Zoom) and we will start at 16:00 UTC+1.
Meeting Agenda
16:00
Opening remarks by Paweł Gora (Chairperson of QBoard)
16:05
Presentation of QWorld by Paweł Gora (Chairperson of QBoard)
16:15
Presentations by QCousins – part I
(Chair: Ian Craig)
16:15: QNigeria
16:21: QAlgeria
16:27: QRussia
16:33: QCzech
16:39: Break
16:45 | First invited talk
prof. Ahmed Younes
Preparing for Engagements with IYQ2025 Events and Activities
(Chair: Ian Craig)
17:15: Presentations by QCousins – part II
(Chair: Ini Ukut)
17:15: QSlovenia
17:21: QItaly
17:27: QIndia
17:33: QNepal
17:39: Break
17:45 | Second invited talk
Araceli Venegas-Gomez:
Careers in quantum technologies
(Chair: Abdulmalek Baitulmal)
18:15: Break
18:20: Presentations by QCousins – part III
(Chair: Abdulmalek Baitulmal)
18:20: QEgypt
18:26: QPoland
18:32: QGreece
18:38: QIreland
18:44: Break
18:50: Panel discussion
Opportunities for Non-Profits in the Evolving Global Quantum Technology Ecosystem
(Moderator: Mariana Filipova)
19:20: Break
19:25: Presentations by QCousins – part IV
(Chair: Paweł Gora)
19:25: QBulgaria
19:31: QLibya
19:37: QCameroon
19:43: QSouthAfrica
19:50: Break
19:55: Presentations by QCousins – part V
(Chair: Paweł Gora)
19:55: QMorocco
20:01: QHungary
20:07: QMexico
20:13: Concluding Remarks
20:15: Informal discussions, online networking (breakout rooms)
– quantum technologies – general discussions (Moderator: Abdulmalek Baitulmal)
– organizing workshops and other events (together) in 2025 (Moderator: Mariana Filipova)
– QWorld and QCousins – how to organize, lead, and improve them (Moderator: Paweł Gora)
Contact: info [at] qworld.net
Invited speakers
Prof. Ahmed Younes (Alexandria University)
Title:
Preparing for Engagements with IYQ2025 Events and Activities
Abstract: In 2025, the world will celebrate the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ2025). A global proclamation by UN and lead by UNESCO dedicated to raising awareness about the transformative impact of quantum science and technology. This talk aims to guide individuals and organizations on how they can actively contribute to this landmark year and participate in the global celebration.
This talk will provide a comprehensive overview of the IYQ2025 objectives and highlight the various ways to get involved, from organizing local events and educational workshops to participating in international collaborations and outreach programs. Attendees will learn about the steps involved in planning and executing successful events, and leveraging media and digital platforms for maximum impact.
Ahmed Younes is Professor of Computer Science (Quantum Computing) at Alexandria University. He is the founder and leader of Alexandria Quantum Computing Group (AleQCG), the manager of the Center of Excellence for Quantum Computers – Alexandria University, the coordinator of the Professional Master in Quantum Computing and Quantum Information, the coordinator of QEgypt (QWorld cousin), the representative of Egypt in World Quantum Day (WQD), and the representative of the Arab States in the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ2025) Steering Committee endorsed by UNESCO.
He is the former Vice Dean of Education and Student Affairs, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University. The former Manager of the International Scientific Publishing Center, Alexandria University, the former Academic Supervisor of the Faculty of Computers and Data Science, Alexandria University, and a former Honorary Research Fellow at School of Computer Science, University of Birmingham, United Kingdom.
He obtained his PhD from University of Birmingham, United Kingdom in 2004 in quantum circuits and quantum algorithms. He introduced techniques in amplitude amplifications and quantum search algorithms, known as “Partial Diffusion” and made contributions in representing Quantum Boolean circuits as Reed-Muller logic. He published many papers in Quantum Algorithms, Quantum cryptography and Reversible Circuits.
Dr. Araceli Venegas-Gomez (Founder and CEO of QURECA Ltd.)
Title:
Careers in quantum technologies
Abstract: In this talk I will provide an overview of the quantum ecosystem, including public funding initiatives and companies around the world. Next, I will concentrate in the skills needed for quantum companies and the current job market situation. To finish, we will look at potential trends and career perspectives in the coming years.
This talk will provide a comprehensive overview of the IYQ2025 objectives and highlight the various ways to get involved, from organizing local events and educational workshops to participating in international collaborations and outreach programs. Attendees will learn about the steps involved in planning and executing successful events, and leveraging media and digital platforms for maximum impact.
Dr. Araceli Venegas-Gomez spent several years working for Airbus in Germany and France as an aerospace engineer, before falling in love with quantum mechanics. She then decided to follow her passion for physics, and moved to Scotland to pursue a PhD in quantum simulation at the University of Strathclyde. Following discussions with the different quantum stakeholders she had over the last years, Araceli identified the need to bridge the gap between businesses and academia, as well as to raise the quantum awareness to the general public. Continuing her work on outreach advocating quantum technologies, she was named the “quantum ambassador”, after winning the Optical Society Milton and Rosalind Chang Pivoting fellowship in 2019.
Araceli founded her own company called QURECA (Quantum Resources and Careers) to create a link between the different stakeholders in the quantum community through a common language, and to generate global opportunities with quantum technologies. QURECA provides a range of professional services, business development, and the solution to the quantum workforce skills bottleneck: the first online platform for quantum training, to support individuals and businesses to be part of the quantum revolution.
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Organizing committee
Paweł Gora
Aurel Gabris
Mariana Filipova
Ini Ukut
Jagjeet Chauhan
Harsh Mehta
Abdulmalek Baitulmal
Ian Craig
Abbas (Omid) Hassasfar
Agnieszka Wolska
Code of conduct
Based on the codes of conduct by Geek Feminism Wiki & TQC.
Our event is dedicated to providing a harassment-free meeting experience for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age or religion. We do not tolerate harassment of event participants in any form. Sexual language and imagery is not appropriate for any event venue, including talks. Event participants violating these rules may be sanctioned or expelled from the workshop at the discretion of the workshop organizers.
Harassment includes, but is not limited to:
- Offensive comments related to gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age, religion.
- Sexual images in public spaces
- Deliberate intimidation, stalking, or following
- Harassing photography or recording
- Sustained disruption of talks or other events
- Inappropriate physical contact
- Unwelcome sexual attention
- Advocating for, or encouraging, any of the above behavior
- Participants asked to stop any harassing behavior are expected to comply immediately.
If a participant engages in harassing behavior, event organizers retain the right to take any actions to keep the meeting a welcoming environment for all participants. This includes warning the offender or expulsion from the event.
Event organizers may take action to redress anything designed to, or with the clear impact of, disrupting the event or making the environment hostile for any participants.
We expect participants to follow these rules at all event venues and event-related social activities. We think people should follow these rules outside event activities too!
Reporting
If someone makes you or anyone else feel unsafe or unwelcome, please report it as soon as possible. Harassment and other code of conduct violations reduce the value of our event for everyone. We want you to be happy at our event. People like you make our event a better place.
You can make a personal report by contacting any of the organizers.
Our team will be happy to help you to feel safe for the duration of the event. We value your attendance.