Global Quantum Week
28 September to 5 October 2026
A Vernewell led week of institutional convenings and public activations advancing quantum capability building, outreach, and collaboration. Anchored by the Quantum Innovation Summit 2026 and the Quantum Futures Forum.
Convened by Vernewell Group
What Global Quantum Week is
Global Quantum Week is designed as a single programme arc that moves from strategic convening to applied engagement, learning, and community activation.
Across seven days, the week brings together government and institutional stakeholders, applied research leaders, industry actors, educators, students, and the wider community. It combines high level dialogue with practical learning formats to strengthen readiness, adoption pathways, and public engagement.
A structured institutional anchor through the Summit and Forum
Dedicated capability spotlights and partner activations
A learning pathway through the Quantum Spring School
A community layer that strengthens participation and continuity
A closing convening that consolidates outcomes and frames forward pathways
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 single programme across the UAE and selected online formats.
28 September
Quantum Futures Forum and
Vernewell Quantum Fall School
28 and 30 September
Quantum Innovation Summit
2026 in Dubai
1 October
Technology Innovation Institute Day
2 October
Online Program
3 October
Quantum Community Brunch and
partner activations
4 October
Partner and community activations
5 October
Global Quantum Week Assemblée in Abu Dhabi,
hosted at New York University Abu Dhabi
Quantum Futures Forum
A dedicated forum delivered through structured roundtables and working formats. The Forum is designed for readiness oriented engagement focused on coordination pathways, governance alignment, assurance inputs, and sustained capability development.
Format highlights
Roundtables structured by theme and stakeholder relevance
Working formats designed to produce clear discussion outputs
Curated participation aligned with institutional roles and expertise
Vernewell Quantum Fall School
A dedicated learning programme designed to build foundational and applied understanding of quantum technologies through guided instruction and structured exercises. The Spring School supports learners across technical, policy, and innovation roles.
Learning outcomes
Clear conceptual grounding in quantum technologies
Practical understanding of use case translation and readiness thinking
Structured exposure to implementation vocabulary used across institutions and industry
Who it is for
Students, early career professionals, engineers and analysts, policy and governance practitioners, and professionals transitioning into quantum related roles.
Global Quantum Week Inauguration Reception
A curated opening reception that inaugurates Global Quantum Week and introduces the programme arc. The reception convenes invited stakeholders, partners, and institutional leaders to set shared context for the week’s priorities and to connect participants across the anchor events.
What to expect
Opening remarks and programme framing
Partner acknowledgements and week overview
Curated introductions across institutional and ecosystem stakeholders
Reception format designed for connection and alignment
Quantum Innovation Summit 2026
The anchor convening delivered as an integrated conference and exhibition platform. The Summit convenes institutional leaders, sovereign technology entities, global technology stakeholders, critical operators, academia, and international partners around readiness, governance, and deployment pathways.
Main Summit Conference
Keynotes and structured dialogues focused on implementation pathways across quantum technologies and adjacent emerging frontiers shaping system level adoption.
Exhibition environment
Applied capabilities, institutional programmes, and ecosystem offerings presented in a curated environment designed for stakeholder engagement and partnership development.
EXPO Stage
A dedicated applied showcase for demonstrations, implementation briefings, and use case walkthroughs connecting decision makers and technical leaders with deployable capabilities.
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.
Weekend highlight
Quantum Community Brunch
A community convening designed for connection, introductions, and informal alignment across participants, organisers, partners, and local leaders. The brunch creates a shared social space inside Global Quantum Week, strengthening relationships that carry beyond the week.
What to expect
Curated seating and introductions
Community highlights and short reflections
A setting designed for collaboration and continuity
Partner and Community Activations
Distributed events delivered across cities, campuses, and online formats. These activations extend the week beyond the anchor convenings and provide a broader engagement layer across education, community, and applied exploration.
Activity types include
Workshops and learning sessions
Expert dialogues and webinars
Demonstrations and interactive experiences
Cultural programming and creative activations
Partner led events tailored to local priorities
Global Quantum Week Assemblée
The closing convening of Global Quantum Week, consolidating outcomes from the anchor events and activations, highlighting priority insights and capability signals, recognising contributors, and framing forward pathways for collaboration and programme continuity.
Location
Abu Dhabi, hosted at New York University Abu Dhabi
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 3 October 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.
QLeaders Network
The QLeaders Network is the outreach and activation community supporting Global Quantum Week delivery across locations and formats.
Network focus
Expand quantum literacy through structured outreach
Support credible programming across education, industry, and society
Strengthen collaboration across communities and institutions
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
