Quantum Futures Forum 2026 - Quantum Innovation Summit Dubai

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Quantum Readiness & Cybersecurity

Morning Sessions: PQC, National Readiness, Critical Domains, Coordinated Response

Time	Description
09:00 AM	Opening Pathways to National Quantum Readiness Framing remarks on why quantum readiness matters for critical sectors and sovereign capability.
09:10 AM	Lightning Keynotes The Post-Quantum Cryptography Imperative
09:20 AM	Lightning Keynotes Standards and Testing for Quantum-Safe Systems
09:30 AM	Tabletop Exercise Scenario Simulation: PQC Transition & Critical Domain Continuity Multi-stakeholder simulation involving: National cybersecurity leadership Regulators Telecom and data network operators Financial institutions Energy and utilities Transport, ports, aviation and logistics Key government digital services Objective: stress-test coordination, decision-making and system continuity during a PQC transition scenario.
11:00 AM	Panel Discussion Quantum Readiness Across Critical Domains: Capability, Integration and Resilience Discussion of key insights from the exercise, readiness gaps, and integration of quantum-safe approaches across national systems.
11:40 AM	Synthesis & Initial Recommendations Short- and medium-term readiness priorities Coordination needs Possible follow-up workstreams
12:00 PM	Lunch Break

Afternoon Sessions: Tech Future Foresight & Moonshot Design

Time	Description
13:30 PM	Tech Future Foresight Lab Scenarios for Quantum-Enabled Systems in 2030+ Strategic foresight exercise exploring futures shaped by quantum systems Discussion of emerging risks, opportunities and systemic shifts Specific focus on: energy, climate, finance, logistics, security and governance
14:30 PM	Short Break
14:45 PM	Moonshots Co-Design Session Defining High-Impact Missions for Quantum and Emerging Technologies Participants work in groups to define mission concepts in areas such as: Climate and environmental resilience Maritime and logistics National resilience and security Health and biosystems Sensing and infrastructure Each group describes: Mission purpose Enabling technologies Key partnerships Initial steps and early milestones
16:00 PM	Report-Back & Reflections From Foresight to Missions: Next Steps for Quantum Futures Each group briefly reports back mission concepts and potential pathways, followed by a short facilitated reflection on priorities and follow-on work.

Quantum for Good (Q4G) & UAE Quantum Showcase

Time	Description
09:00 AM	SESSION 1 – Quantum for Climate, Water & Environmental Resilience Format: 3 × 10-min presentations + 30-min discussion Focus: climate modelling, water systems, environmental sensing and resilience.
10:00 AM	SESSION 2 – Quantum for Health, Diagnostics & Life Sciences 3 × 10-min presentations + 30-min discussion Focus: molecular modelling, drug discovery, imaging, diagnostics and computational biology.
11:00 AM	SESSION 3 – Quantum for Infrastructure, Mobility & Smart Cities 3 × 10-min presentations + 30-min discussion Focus: mobility optimisation, energy grids, urban systems and secure smart infrastructure.
12:00 PM	SESSION 4 – Quantum for Societal Good: Inclusion, Equity & Human-Centred Futures 3 × 10-min presentations + 30-min discussion Focus: inclusive access, education and public empowerment, governance and ethics.
13:00 PM	Transition / Lunch Break
14:00 PM	Showcase I – National Quantum Capability: Research, Programmes & Platforms Highlights: UAE quantum research initiatives Sensing and photonics programmes Early infrastructure and testbeds Strategic institutional roles
15:00 PM	Short Break
15:15 PM	Showcase II – Sector Pilots: Quantum & Emerging Technologies Across Key Domains Energy and climate Maritime and aviation Logistics and mobility Finance and cyber-physical systems
16:15 PM	Dialogue – UAE & Partners Collaborative Pathways for Quantum Development Participants: UAE entities + international partners Focus: cooperation modalities, shared projects, investment and long-term engagement.
16:45 PM	Closing Note – UAE Quantum Showcase Short summarising remarks on the UAE’s position, partnerships and future directions.

Academic Aisle + Quantum Spring School Track

Time	Description
09:00 AM	Academic Welcome Academic Pathways for Quantum Capability Framing the role of universities, research centres and training in building sovereign capability.
09:10 AM	Academic Lightning Keynotes Future Directions in Quantum Research
09:20 AM	Academic Lightning Keynotes AI-Augmented Discovery in Quantum Science
09:30 AM	Launch Session – Quantum Spring School 2026 Vernewell Academy and Partners Overview: Vision and objectives Curriculum structure and tracks Participation models and partnerships
10:10 AM	Break
10:20 AM	Panel Discussion Academic Horizons: Universities in Talent, Discovery & Innovation Ecosystems Themes: collaboration models, research focus areas, joint programmes and capacity building.
11:20 AM	Poster & Rapid Research Session – Academic Aisle Presentations from students and researchers, with short Q&A and feedback.
12:00 PM	Lunch Break
13:30 PM	Academic Clinics & Mentoring 1:1 or small-group mentoring sessions Consultations on research direction, publications and collaborations
14:30 PM	Short Break
14:45 PM	Roundtable – From Research to Impact: Academic–Industry–Government Bridges Participants: academics, industry R&D leads, policy and innovation agencies Focus: translational pathways, collaborative structures, funding and impact.
15:45 PM	Academic Networking & Collaboration Mapping Mapping collaboration interests and thematic clusters Discussing follow-up structures for Spring School cohorts, joint projects and long-term partnerships.