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Quantum technology lives at the intersection of a variety of disciplines - physics, engineering, computer science to name a few. As this sector continues to grow, the demand for entry-level professionals with a background in quantum education is increasing. That's why we, and companies like Lake Shore Cryotronics, are committed to cultivating the #quantumworkforce by providing undergraduate students hands-on learning experiences with industry standard instruments. Visit discoveryteachinglabs.com to learn more. #worldquantumday #quantum #quantumtechnology #quantumeducation

A new industry report shows Australia and New Zealand risk falling behind in photonic and quantum technologies. One of the biggest challenges is keeping Australian and New Zealand research and development onshore - many Australian companies feel they must go abroad to succeed. How do we address this? 🔎 The 2024 Industry Report in Photonic and Quantum Technologies in Australia and New Zealand recommends revising tax incentives and grants to de-risk industry research and development: https://lnkd.in/gqFTK8ze Interested in more industry data? SPIE will release the next edition of the Optics & Photonics Global Industry Report at the Global Business Forum in San Francisco, CA, on 27 January 2025. Australian and New Zealand Optical Society

On 22nd March, QTI participated in the Quantum Technologies Conference: Shaping Europe's Quantum Future in #Brussels. The Conference gathered high-level speakers from academia, industry, and governmental bodies to discuss the EU’s strategy for the next decade (the #QuantumDecade) and the role of quantum technologies in the global tech race. As a company operating in the quantum communications sector, we are aware of the importance to operate in an #ecosystem that can leverage the competencies and expertise of each component to advance quantum technology uptake. Member States’ signatures of the #QuantumDeclaration was also celebrated as the first step of the EU’s quantum journey. We are proud to actively contribute to the establishment of the European Quantum Communication Infrastructure (#EuroQCI), recognised as one of the pillars of the #EU’s strategy to make Europe the “quantum valley” of the world. #QuantumFlagship #QuantumTelecommunicationsItaly #QKD #QuantumKeyDistribution

Tomorrow, the International Quantum Business Conference begins in Santiago de Compostela, Spain. An unprecedented event in the global quantum technology industry that will mark a milestone in the development of this technology. We extend our gratitude to all the professionals and entities, such as the Galicia Supercomputing Center (CESGA) and the Axencia Galega de Innovación (Xunta de Galicia), who have made this celebration possible. Learn more about our involvement and the future of quantum technology: https://okt.to/epzkuj

VdA at the European Quantum Technologies Conference Magda Cocco is a speaker at the ‘European Quantum Technologies Conference’, organised by Quantum Flagship on behalf of the European Commission and promoted by the PQI – Portuguese Quantum Institute. The event is being held at Culturgest, in Lisbon, from 18 to 20 November, with the aim of presenting the latest developments in research and innovation in the field of Quantum Information Science and Technology. During this conference, Magda Cocco will participate in the panel on ‘Ethics and Disruptions of Quantum Technologies’, together with Marco (ThinkQuantum), Zeki Seskir (Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT) and moderated by Pieter Vermaas (PQI – Portuguese Quantum Institute). This conference is the official event on quantum technology in Europe, and has gained additional prominence following the United Nations' proclamation in June this year designating 2025 as the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology. This action aims to promote global awareness of the importance of these areas. More information is available here (https://lnkd.in/eDGZ-ejT) #VdA #EQTC2024 #QuantumTechnologies

The five U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) National QIS Research Centers celebrate their 4-year milestone and look forward to the quantum future! ⚛️🥳 Q-NEXT, Co-design Center for Quantum Advantage (C2QA), Quantum Science Center, and SQMS Center have been expanding the frontier of what’s possible in quantum computing, communication, sensing, and materials in ways that will advance basic science for energy, security, communication, and logistics. They have also grown into a unique and well-connected network of experts and facilities, which will be critical to advancing the burgeoning field of QIS in the years ahead. https://lnkd.in/eVbTVSMq Each Center is led by a National Laboratory Berkeley Lab, Fermilab, Argonne National Laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and Brookhaven National Laboratory.

A team of researchers from Illinois and other institutions plan to build a high-performance 16-node quantum networking testbed over the next year capable of distributing entanglement at rates more than five orders of magnitude greater than current approaches and over distances of up to 100 kilometers. They're one of 11 teams supported by the NSF National Quantum Virtual Laboratory initiative. 🔗 https://buff.ly/49IJqgM

I'm very pleased to see the acceleration of #eu in the #QuantumComputing Economy with some ground-breaking actions and bold statements: - Become the #quantumvalley’ of the world - R&D programs alignment at EU level - Accelerate the transition from the “lab” to the “fab” and my favorite: "Build a pan-European quantum infrastructure of the future, both on Earth and in space" - how this is making so much sense to run a Quantum computer in #space. And for those who are not aware, address the largest challenge raised by Quantum Computing: the obsolescence of our current encryption techniques, like the entire #internet security standards. What an exciting time to witness and be part of the current acceleration of emerging technologies.

A team of researchers from Illinois and other institutions plan to build a high-performance 16-node quantum networking testbed over the next year capable of distributing entanglement at rates more than five orders of magnitude greater than current approaches and over distances of up to 100 kilometers. They're one of 11 teams supported by the NSF National Quantum Virtual Laboratory initiative. 🔗 https://buff.ly/49IJqgM

Curious about expanding your business in Europe and thriving in the quantum landscape? 🚀 Discover (literally) cool reasons why Helsinki is the place to grow your quantum technology business 👇 1. Since the 1960s, Helsinki has been pioneering in low-temperature physics. It's in our DNA. 🧊 2. The fastest supercomputer in Europe is located right here in Finland. Can you guess what its name LUMI stands for? ❄️ 3. Here's place for more! No wonder why Finland is home to the most quantum experts in the Nordics 👩🔬 Check out our latest article for more cool reasons, including access to both Finnish and European funding instruments, and strong government support. Could Helsinki be the place for you? https://lnkd.in/gf5hZPj4