Quantum Futures Forum

A High-Level Debate for Industry, Society, and Policy Transformation

The Quantum Futures Forum is an exclusive, by-invitation-only event designed to bring together global thought leaders, policymakers, industry executives, and innovators for impactful, high-level debates. Focused on the economicsocial, and environmental potential of quantum technologies, this forum is a strategic platform to align quantum innovations with sustainable developmenteconomic resilience, and inclusive growth goals.

Advancing Quantum Solutions for a Sustainable and Secure Future

The Quantum Futures Forum, a pre-Summit event, launches a series of exclusive, invitation-onlyactionable debates designed to address global challenges through quantum innovation. High-level decision-makers, industry leaders, policymakers, and cross-disciplinary experts will engage in focused, outcome-driven debates that aim to deliver concrete strategies for the integration of quantum technologies across industries. By fostering collaboration and bridging the gap between innovation and application, the Forum establishes a strategic pathway for the responsible and sustainable adoption of quantum solutions. As a key element of the Quantum Innovation Summit 2025, which takes place from February 25-27, 2025, at The H Hotel, Dubai, the Forum (held on February 25) aligns with Vernewell Group’s Quantum Technology Adoption Program (QTAP). It ensures quantum technologies contribute to sustainable development, enhance global security, and strengthen economic resilience across local, regional, and global markets.

Strategic Focus and Goals

The Quantum Futures Forum, aligning with the Quantum Innovation Summit’s mission and the 2025 theme, Quantum Frontiers: Innovating for a Secure Future, aims to:

  • Propel sustainable solutions by harnessing quantum technologies to address critical challenges across industries.
  • Facilitate multi-sector collaboration between governments, businesses, NGOs, and academia, ensuring the responsible development and equitable access to quantum innovations.
  • Catalyze real-world action by shaping pathways for the adoption of quantum solutions that are in line with global economic, environmental, and societal goals.
  • Promote dialogue that fosters economic resilienceenvironmental sustainability, and societal well-being, ensuring quantum technology is embedded in future global strategies.
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Strategic Focus and Goals

The Quantum Futures Forum, aligning with the Quantum Innovation Summit’s mission and the 2025 theme, Quantum Frontiers: Innovating for a Secure Future, aims to:

  • Propel sustainable solutions by harnessing quantum technologies to address critical challenges across industries.
  • Facilitate multi-sector collaboration between governments, businesses, NGOs, and academia, ensuring the responsible development and equitable access to quantum innovations.
  • Catalyze real-world action by shaping pathways for the adoption of quantum solutions that are in line with global economic, environmental, and societal goals.
  • Promote dialogue that fosters economic resilienceenvironmental sustainability, and societal well-being, ensuring quantum technology is embedded in future global strategies.

Key Themes and Structure

The Quantum Futures Forum will consist of thematic debates addressing the key issues of economic growthsustainability, and security, aligned with the 2025 Summit theme, “Quantum Frontiers: Innovating for a Secure Future.” The forum will also reflect the Pact for the Future and the priorities of the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology

1. Quantum Innovation for Sustainable Economic Growth
  • Theme: Exploring quantum technologies as drivers for sustainable economic development.
  • Focus: How quantum solutions can accelerate recovery and resilience, creating long-term economic growth across industries.
  • Key Topics:
    • Quantum’s impact on green energy and sustainable infrastructure.
    • Economic advantages of quantum adoption in logisticshealthcare, and telecommunications.
    • The role of public-private partnerships in driving quantum innovation.
2. Quantum Technology and Environmental Stewardship
  • Theme: Quantum solutions as critical tools for addressing environmental challenges.
  • Focus: Leveraging quantum technologies for climate actionresource management, and sustainable industry practices.
  • Key Topics:
    • Quantum computing in climate modeling and renewable energy.
    • Quantum sensing for ecosystem monitoring and promoting sustainable practices.
    • How quantum innovations can drive industries towards net-zero goals.
3. Global Security in the Quantum Era
  • Theme: Strengthening global security through quantum advancements.
  • Focus: Quantum’s role in cybersecuritydata protection, and building resilient infrastructure.
  • Key Topics:
    • Quantum-resistant cryptography and the future of national security.
    • Strategic initiatives for the safe deployment of quantum technology in critical infrastructures.
    • Preparing for quantum-enabled geopolitical shifts and ensuring global stability.
4. Ethics, Inclusivity, and Governance in Quantum Technologies
  • Theme: Ensuring equitable access and ethical governance in the quantum age.
  • Focus: Balancing quantum innovation with ethical standards to benefit societies across the globe.
  • Key Topics:
    • Developing policies to democratize access to quantum technologies.
    • Ethical challenges in AI and quantum-powered decision-making.
    • Promoting inclusivity in quantum education and the workforce.
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5. Quantum Education and Future-Ready Workforce
  • Theme: Preparing societies for the quantum workforce of the future.
  • Focus: Equipping future generations with the skills and knowledge required for a quantum-driven economy.
  • Key Topics:
    • Building national capacity through quantum literacy and education programs like QTAP.
    • Collaboration between academia and industry to prepare a quantum-skilled workforce.
    • The role of lifelong learning in keeping pace with quantum advancements.
6. International Cooperation and Quantum Policy
  • Theme: Strengthening international partnerships for quantum technology adoption.
  • Focus: Creating a global framework for quantum technologies through cooperation.
  • Key Topics:
    • Global policies for quantum R&D and industry integration.
    • Cross-border collaborations to address international challenges using quantum technologies.
    • Building harmonized regulatory frameworks for responsible quantum innovation.
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Format and Participation

  • Debate-Style Roundtables: Experts from industry, government, and academia will engage in structured debates, generating key takeaways that align quantum technology integration with sustainability, economic resilience, and inclusive innovation.
  • Audience Engagement: Sessions will incorporate interactive discussions, providing participants an opportunity to shape the future of quantum industry adoption.
  • Strategic Outcomes: Each session will conclude with actionable insights aimed at accelerating quantum adoption while ensuring alignment with global sustainability goals.

Alignment with Quantum Technology Adoption Program (QTAP):

The Quantum Futures Forum plays a crucial role in advancing the objectives of Vernewell Group’s Quantum Technology Adoption Program (QTAP). Through this forum, quantum technologies are positioned as central drivers of economic growthglobal security, and sustainability. It will provide critical input to ensure that quantum solutions support the Pact for the Future and broader global priorities.

Why This Matters

As the world recognizes the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, the Quantum Futures Forum offers a unique opportunity to shape a sustainableequitable, and resilient global economy through quantum technologies. This forum ensures quantum innovation is aligned with the broader vision of the Pact for the Future, creating an inclusive and forward-thinking global strategy for addressing pressing challenges.

Outcomes and Legacy

  • Roadmaps for quantum adoption across sectors that align with sustainability and economic objectives.
  • Strategic partnerships to advance responsible and equitable quantum innovation.
  • Policy recommendations to ensure quantum technology contributes to global securitysustainability, and inclusive development.

By aligning the Quantum Futures Forum with these global imperatives, the Quantum Innovation Summit 2025 will not only showcase the potential of quantum technologies but also set the stage for a sustainable, secure, and inclusive global future.

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Strategic Debates with Multidisciplinary Experts

The Strategic Debates with Multidisciplinary Experts at the Quantum Futures Forum serve as a high-level platform for diverse voices to come together and address the complex challenges presented by quantum technology. This exclusive, by-invitation-only forum is not just a stage for industry insiders but a gathering of thought leaders across multiple domains—technologypolicyethicseconomicssustainability, and more—ensuring that the debates are enriched by a broad spectrum of perspectives.

Why Multidisciplinary Expertise Matters

The advancement of quantum technology is reshaping multiple sectors simultaneously, from finance and healthcare to cybersecurity and energy. As these innovations are deployed globally, it is crucial to ensure that no single viewpoint dominates the conversation. A multidisciplinary approach helps prevent the echo chamber effect, encouraging fresh insights and balanced discourse, which is critical for aligning quantum developments with global challenges, such as sustainabilityeconomic growth, and societal resilience.

Key Benefits of Multidisciplinary Debates
  • Balanced Solutions: By incorporating experts from different industries, governments, and academia, the debates avoid insular thinking and produce holistic solutions that address a wider range of real-world issues.
  • Ethical and Societal Considerations: Engaging ethicists, economists, and legal professionals ensures that quantum innovations are not just technologically advanced but also socially and ethically responsible.
  • Global Policy and Governance Influence: The diverse panel of experts will help shape international policies and regulatory frameworks that ensure quantum technologies are adopted responsibly, with broad social and economic benefits.
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Strategic Thought Leaders and Contributors

Dr Abdullah Al Nuami

H.E. Dr. Abdullah Belhaif
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Former UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment
Chairman

Sharjah Consultative Council

Petra Florizoone

Director, IBM Quantum Enterprise Global Sales

IBM



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Dr. Saeed K. Aldhaheri

Director, Center for Futures Studies

University of Dubai




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Dr. Benjamin Delsol

Quantum IP Manager & Strategist
European Patent Attorney
CEO

D.E.L.S.O.L.


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