05-03-2025
Quantum Innovation Summit 2025 concludes with major announcements and strategic alliances
The Quantum Innovation Summit 2025, hosted by the UAE Cyber Security Council and organised by Vernewell Group, brought together global pioneers, policymakers, and industry leaders to explore the future of quantum science and technology. The event concluded with major announcements, strategic collaborations, and discussions that reinforced the UAE's leadership in quantum innovation.
Held over three days, the summit convened key stakeholders from government, academia, and industry, featuring leading organisations such as Microsoft, IBM, D-Wave, Palo Alto Networks, IonQ, Quantlase, QuantumGate, PASQAL, ID Quantique, and Quantinuum. Experts engaged in discussions on the integration of quantum technology in computing, cryptography, AI, and cybersecurity, accelerating its adoption across industries.
The event opened with the Quantum Futures Forum, aligning quantum advancements with global security and economic resilience. The Quantum Debates provided a platform for thought leaders to address challenges in governance, investment, and industrial adoption, fostering collaboration for a quantum-powered economy.
The official inauguration featured a keynote address by Dr Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, head of Cyber Security for the UAE Government, who underscored the national security imperatives of quantum technologies. This was followed by a keynote from Dr Najwa Aaraj, CEO of the Technology Innovation Institute (TII), highlighting advancements in quantum computing, cryptography, and sovereign R&D capabilities.
A key highlight of the summit was the launch of VerneX Quantum Valley by Vernewell Group, headquartered at NYU Abu Dhabi's Center for Quantum and Topological Systems (CQTS), to drive commercialisation and deep-tech entrepreneurship. Several strategic partnerships were also announced, including a collaboration between ID Quantique and Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy to enhance quantum-secure communications, a partnership between Kipu Quantum and CQTS NYU Abu Dhabi to advance quantum algorithm development, and a strategic alliance between Vernewell Group and REACH Group to accelerate quantum adoption.
The event also featured the Quantum Marine Conference, an initiative exploring quantum's role in maritime security and operational efficiency. The Academic Aisle provided a platform for researchers and students to showcase innovations, while the Vernewell QInnovision World Challenge highlighted quantum-powered solutions.
Dr Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, Dr Saeed Al Dhaheri, and Faisal Al Bannai were recognised with the National Achievement Leadership in Innovation Awards for their contributions to cybersecurity, digital transformation, and sovereign technology development. The FemTum Leap Awards honoured women shaping the future of quantum technology, emphasising the importance of inclusive leadership in deep tech.
Reflecting on the summit's success, Malak Trabelsi Loeb, Founder of the Quantum Innovation Summit and CEO of Vernewell Group, stated: "With the support of the UAE Cyber Security Council, our esteemed academic partner, the Center for Quantum and Topological Systems at NYU Abu Dhabi, and key industry leaders, the summit has strengthened its position as a global platform for quantum advancement. The strategic partnerships and commitments made reinforce our mission to drive economic resilience, security, and sustainable progress through quantum technology."
The next edition of the Quantum Innovation Summit is set for April 7-9, 2026, promising an expanded global network, deeper industry partnerships, and breakthrough advancements in quantum technologies.
