Global Quantum Week
25 September – 1 October 2026
Global Quantum Week is a Vernewell-led programme of institutional convenings, partner activations, learning formats, community engagement, and international participation opportunities.
It provides a coordinated framework for aligned activities taking place in the UAE and around the world, in person, online, and in hybrid formats.
These activities contribute to a broader quantum conversation around research, industry, education, policy, adoption, and society, while the Quantum Innovation Summit 2026 serves as the central convening point of the week and Technology Innovation Institute Day serves as its closing applied research and capability engagement programme.
Convened by Vernewell Group
One Week, Multiple Pathways,
and One Quantum Ecosystem
Global Quantum Week creates a structured pathway from strategic dialogue to applied learning, sectoral exchange, public engagement, and capability-focused collaboration.
The programme is designed to support engagement across the quantum ecosystem through formats aligned with the roles, priorities, and contributions of participating institutions, industry leaders, researchers, educators, policymakers, investors, innovators, and communities.
The resulting programme creates opportunities for collaboration, knowledge exchange, capability building, and international engagement while preserving the Quantum Innovation Summit as the central convening point of the week.
Awareness to Understanding
Moving beyond general awareness by helping institutions, professionals, students, and communities understand what quantum technologies are, where they are developing, and why they matter for science, security, industry, policy, and society.
Education to Capability
Supporting structured learning, talent development, workforce readiness, and practical literacy so different stakeholders can engage with quantum technologies according to their roles, sectors, and levels of expertise.
Engagement to Participation
Creating a coordinated framework for approved activities hosted in the UAE and around the world, enabling institutions, organisations, universities, companies, research centres, innovation hubs, and communities to contribute to the global quantum conversation.
Collaboration to Partnership
Strengthening connections across academia, industry, government, research, investment, innovation communities, and adjacent technology ecosystems, including AI, cybersecurity, space, advanced computing, critical infrastructure, and emerging systems.
Innovation to Application
Highlighting research, prototypes, emerging capabilities, sectoral use cases, and implementation pathways that move quantum technologies from scientific progress toward practical relevance.
Impact to Transformation
Exploring how quantum technologies may shape economic competitiveness, industrial transformation, security resilience, scientific advancement, education, governance, and long-term societal progress.
Global Quantum Week is delivered under the Quantum Innovation Summit 2026 theme:
Quantum and Emerging Frontiers: Advancing Global Innovation and Technological Leadership
Week at a glance
A coordinated international programme across the UAE and around the world through in-person, online, and hybrid formats.
Global Quantum Week Online Opening
Overview
Global Quantum Week 2026 begins with an international online programme connecting participants across regions, disciplines, and time zones through a coordinated series of digital activities, discussions, educational initiatives, and partner-led engagements.
The opening programme establishes the international dimension of Global Quantum Week by enabling participation from institutions, organisations, researchers, educators, innovators, students, and communities around the world while contributing to the wider programme.
What the day entails
- International online sessions and briefings
- Educational and outreach activities
- Global community participation initiatives
- Cross-border knowledge exchange
- Regional perspectives on quantum technologies and emerging systems
Who should participate
Researchers, educators, students, professionals, innovation communities, international partners, public sector representatives, and stakeholders interested in quantum technologies and emerging systems.
Who it is for
Online participation is open globally through approved Global Quantum Week activities and digital programmes.
EVO Dubai: Quantum, AI & Cybersecurity
EVO VC & Startups is hosting an official Global Quantum Week side event in Dubai, bringing together founders, investors and technology leaders for a focused conversation on the convergence of Quantum, AI and Cybersecurity.
The evening will explore how these technologies are moving beyond research and experimentation to become strategic considerations for business, investment, security and critical infrastructure.
The discussion will cover the commercial and strategic relevance of quantum, the transition to post-quantum security, opportunities emerging at the intersection of AI and quantum, and the growing importance of technological sovereignty. It will also examine how Quantum × AI × Space are opening new possibilities and why the UAE is emerging as a hub for deep-tech innovation.
Featured Speaker
Malak Trabelsi Loeb
Founder & President, Vernewell Group | Founder, Quantum Innovation Summit | Emerging Technology Strategist | NATO Subject Matter Expert | UNESCO Quantum 100
The programme will feature an intimate fireside conversation, followed by audience Q&A and networking with founders, investors and technology leaders.
- 25 September 2026
- 7:00PM–9:00 PM
- Besar Restaurant, Bluewaters, Dubai
About EVO VC & Startups
EVO VC & Startups is a global professional community connecting 22,000+ investors, tech founders and industry leaders across 35 cities and 15 countries. Built on verified membership and a global network of 130+ in-person events, EVO creates opportunities for relevant connections, investment and syndication.
Official Global Quantum Week Side Event
Global Quantum Week is convened by Vernewell Group, with the Quantum Innovation Summit 2026 serving as its central convening point.
Partner Programmes and Global Activations
Overview
Global Quantum Week 2026 begins with an international online programme connecting participants across regions, disciplines, and time zones through a coordinated series of digital activities, discussions, educational initiatives, and partner-led engagements.
The opening programme establishes the international dimension of Global Quantum Week by enabling participation from institutions, organisations, researchers, educators, innovators, students, and communities around the world while contributing to the wider programme.
What the day entails
- University programmes and workshops
- Research centre activities and showcases
- Industry-led initiatives
- Innovation hub activations
- Community engagement programmes
- International partner events
- Online and hybrid participation formats
Who should participate
Academic institutions, industry partners, startups, innovation ecosystems, public sector entities, researchers, educators, and communities.
Who it is for
Activities may be hosted in person, online, or in hybrid formats in the UAE and around the world.
Institutional and Ecosystem Engagements
Overview
A day focused on stakeholder engagement, institutional meetings, ecosystem exchange, delegation activities, and relationship building ahead of the main Summit programme.
The programme supports interaction among participating institutions, sponsors, exhibitors, speakers, researchers, government representatives, investors, and ecosystem partners joining Global Quantum Week.
What the day entails
- Institutional meetings and consultations
- Partner and sponsor gatherings
- Delegation engagements
- Strategic networking opportunities
- Community programmes
- Ecosystem exchange activities
- Preparatory engagements leading into the Summit
Who should participate
Participating organisations, sponsors, partners, exhibitors, speakers, government representatives, investors, innovation leaders, and international delegations.
Who it is for
Selected engagements are invitation-based, while others are open to registered Global Quantum Week participants.
Strategic Forums, Learning Programmes,
and Official Welcome
The first major in-person programme day of Global Quantum Week brings together strategic dialogue, space governance, education, capability building, and the official welcome gathering of the Quantum Innovation Summit ecosystem.
Overview
The Quantum Futures Forum is a high-level strategic platform examining the future implications of quantum technologies and emerging systems across policy, governance, security, diplomacy, industry, education, and society.
The Forum convenes leaders, policymakers, researchers, executives, investors, and institutional stakeholders to exchange perspectives on long-term opportunities, challenges, and priorities.
What the day entails
- Strategic roundtables
- Leadership dialogues
- Policy and governance discussions
- Security and resilience conversations
- Industry and technology foresight
- Cross-sector engagement
Who should participate
Government leaders, policymakers, industry executives, researchers, academics, investors, diplomats, and institutional stakeholders.
Overview
A dedicated symposium organised within the framework of the Moon Village Association’s Global Expert Group on Sustainable Lunar Activities (GEGSLA).
The symposium brings together international experts, policymakers, legal practitioners, researchers, industry stakeholders, and institutional representatives to explore lunar governance, sustainability, coordination mechanisms, legal frameworks, and the future of responsible activities beyond Earth.
What the day entails
- Lunar governance discussions
- Space policy and legal dialogue
- International coordination frameworks
- Sustainability considerations
- Institutional and expert exchange
- Future lunar ecosystem discussions
Who should participate
Space agencies, policymakers, legal experts, researchers, industry stakeholders, academics, and members of the international space community.
Overview
A dedicated learning programme designed to strengthen quantum understanding, readiness vocabulary, sectoral awareness, and practical literacy across technical and non-technical audiences.
The programme supports professionals, students, educators, innovators, and decision-makers seeking a stronger understanding of the evolving quantum landscape.
Learning outcomes
- Foundational and applied quantum understanding
- Readiness and implementation vocabulary
- Sectoral awareness and use-case exploration
- Practical engagement with quantum concepts
- Exposure to emerging opportunities and challenges
Who should participate
Government leaders, policymakers, industry executives, researchers, academics, investors, diplomats, and institutional stakeholders.
Overview
The official in-person gathering of Global Quantum Week and the Quantum Innovation Summit 2026 ecosystem.
The reception brings together speakers, delegates, partners, sponsors, exhibitors, researchers, innovators, institutional stakeholders, and invited guests ahead of the main Summit programme.
Learning outcomes
- Speaker and delegate introductions
- Partner and sponsor engagement
- Institutional networking
- Community building
- International stakeholder interaction
Who should participate
Registered Summit participants, speakers, sponsors, exhibitors, partners, invited guests, and ecosystem stakeholders.
Quantum Innovation Summit 2026 | Day One
Overview
The Quantum Innovation Summit 2026 opens its main conference and exhibition programme in Dubai, serving as the flagship convening and principal gathering of Global Quantum Week.
Day One focuses on leadership, strategy, innovation, collaboration, and the future direction of quantum technologies and emerging systems.
What the day entails
- Opening keynote sessions
- Leadership dialogues
- Strategic panels
- Technology showcases
- Exhibition activities
- Startup engagement
- International partnership discussions
Who should participate
Government representatives, industry leaders, researchers, investors, innovators, educators, startups, and technology stakeholders.
Quantum Innovation Summit 2026 | Day Two
Overview
Day Two continues the Summit programme with a strong focus on sectoral applications, cybersecurity, innovation pathways, research, investment, emerging technologies, and international collaboration.
What the day entails
- Sectoral adoption sessions
- Cybersecurity discussions
- Research and innovation presentations
- Investment engagement
- Technology demonstrations
- International collaboration activities
- Strategic announcements
Who should participate
Industry leaders, technology practitioners, policymakers, researchers, investors, government representatives, innovators, and ecosystem stakeholders.
Quantum Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony
Overview
The ceremonial culmination of Global Quantum Week.
The Gala Dinner celebrates leadership, innovation, partnership, achievement, and contributions across the global quantum ecosystem while bringing together participants from across the week’s programmes.
What the day entails
- Awards presentations
- Recognition of achievements
- Leadership engagement
- Partner celebrations
- High-level networking
- Ecosystem gathering
Who should participate
Speakers, delegates, sponsors, partners, award nominees, exhibitors, researchers, innovators, investors, and invited guests.
Technology Innovation Institute Quantum Day | Abu Dhabi
Technology Innovation Institute Quantum Day is the dedicated Abu Dhabi programme moment within Global Quantum Week, offering a focused engagement with the UAE’s applied quantum capability through the Technology Innovation Institute (TII). TII is a leading applied research institute advancing frontier R&D and engineering across strategic domains, including quantum technologies and enabling disciplines that support national capability, trusted systems, and real-world deployment pathways.
This day is designed for institutional stakeholders, strategic operators, technical leaders, and ecosystem partners who want direct exposure to applied pathways, capability translation, and implementation-oriented collaboration.
What the day entails
The day includes two curated site engagements:
1) Visit to the Quantum Research Lab
Location: MBZUAI Campus, Masdar City, Abu Dhabi]
Visitors will take part in a guided visit and curated briefings highlighting applied quantum research, engineering pathways, and capability translation.
2) Visit to the Ground Station
Location: [Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi]
Visitors will take part in a guided visit and structured engagement focused on operational context, system integration considerations, and how supporting infrastructure enables trusted implementation pathways.
Transport and timing
- Departure: 9:00 AM from Grand Hyatt Dubai
- Tour start in Abu Dhabi: 11:00 AM
- Return to Dubai: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
- Track: Computing, Communications, Sensing, Security, Governance, Education, Culture
Transportation is provided by bus for confirmed participants.
Capacity and registration
Capacity is up to 60 participants, based on pre-registration and confirmation on a first come, first served basis.
Calendar and activity map
Global Quantum Week includes anchor events and partner activations. The calendar provides a single view across locations and formats, enabling participants to plan attendance across the week.
What the calendar provides
A unified schedule across physical and online formats
Filters by audience, track, format, and location
Registration links for each activity and anchor event
Support line: Calendar and activity map coming soon.
Recommended calendar filters
- Format: Conference, Forum, Reception, School, Workshop, Webinar, Exhibition, Cultural, Community
- Audience: Institutional, Technical, Academic, Public
- Location: UAE, International, Online
- Track: Computing, Communications, Sensing, Security, Governance, Education, Culture
Activities
Global Quantum Week includes structured formats designed to support learning, engagement, and applied exploration.
Featured learning programme
Vernewell Quantum Fall School
A cohort based programme delivered on 28 September 2026 with guided instruction, applied exercises, and curated discussions aligned with readiness vocabulary and use case thinking.
Community highlight
Quantum Community Brunch
A community format delivered on 26 September 2026, designed for connection, introductions, and week reflections.
Additional activity formats
Workshops and design sessions
Hands on sessions supporting quantum literacy, use case translation, and implementation pathways.
Exhibitions and installations
Interactive displays connecting quantum principles with engineering, design, and public engagement.
Webinars and expert dialogues
Curated conversations on readiness, governance, assurance, and sector adoption pathways.
Creative and cultural activations
Quantum inspired programming expanding public engagement and accessibility.
Local and partner led activations
Events delivered across locations aligned with the week framework and partner priorities.
Resources and tools
Curated materials designed for learning and outreach
Video Libraries connect to our summit
youtube channel and quantum maritime confrence channel
Toolkits for hosting local activations
Partners and sponsorships
Global Quantum Week grows through partner participation across programming, outreach, and engagement.
Frequently asked questions
How do registrations work for each event
Each anchor event has its own registration or request to join pathway. Confirmation is issued by email.
What is the relationship between the Summit, the Forum, and the Assemblée
The Summit is the anchor convening delivered as an integrated conference and exhibition platform. The Forum is delivered through structured roundtables focused on governance and readiness. The Assemblée closes the week by consolidating outcomes and framing forward pathways.
How can an organisation submit an activation
Use the activity proposal form. Approved activities are added to the calendar.
Contact
Participation
info@qisdxb.com
Partnerships and sponsorships
info@vernewellgroup.com
Media
press@vernewellgroup.com
