Dubai, UAE – The Quantum Innovation Summit 2025, hosted by the UAE Cyber Security Council and organized by Vernewell Group, concluded with landmark announcements, transformative discussions, and cross-sector collaborations that reinforced the UAE’s leadership in quantum science and technology.
Bringing together key stakeholders from government, academia, and industry, the summit featured world-leading pioneers, policymakers, and deep-tech innovators, including Microsoft, IBM, D-Wave, Palo Alto Networks, IonQ, Quantlase, QuantumGate, PASQAL, ID Quantique, Quantinuum, and others. Over three days, attendees engaged in discussions that bridged research and commercialization, accelerating quantum’s role in computing, cryptography, AI, and cybersecurity.
The summit commenced with the Quantum Futures Forum, a high-level pre-event aligning quantum advancements with global security, economic resilience, and strategic policymaking. Through The Quantum Debates, thought leaders and industry pioneers tackled critical challenges in quantum governance, investments, and industrial adoption, paving the way for a collaborative quantum economy.
The official opening was marked by the keynote address of H.E. Dr. Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, Head of Cyber Security for the UAE Government, emphasizing the national security imperatives of quantum technologies. This was followed by a compelling keynote from Dr. Najwa Aaraj, CEO of the Technology Innovation Institute (TII), highlighting TII’s advancements in quantum computing, cryptography, and sovereign R&D capabilities, cementing the UAE’s role in pioneering quantum breakthroughs.
The summit also introduced The Academic Aisle, a dedicated platform for researchers, students, and institutions to showcase cutting-edge quantum innovations. The Vernewell QInnovision World Challenge Finals highlighted the most promising quantum-powered solutions, further strengthening the UAE’s commitment to fostering quantum entrepreneurship.
Key announcements made during the summit are set to accelerate quantum adoption across industries:
- Launch of VerneX Quantum Valley – by Vernewell Group, headquartered at NYU Abu Dhabi’s Center for Quantum and Topological Systems (CQTS), the summit’s academic partner, designed to drive quantum commercialization and foster deep-tech entrepreneurship.
- ID Quantique & Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy Partnership – A key milestone under the QInnovision Consortium, enhancing quantum-secure communications for maritime applications and global trade.
- Kipu Quantum & CQTS NYU Abu Dhabi Collaboration – Strengthening academic-industry synergies to advance quantum algorithm development and real-world applications.
- Quantum Marine Conference – A pioneering initiative by Vernewell Group and Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy, exploring quantum’s role in secure navigation, operational efficiency, and maritime cybersecurity.
- Vernewell Group & REACH Group MoU – A strategic alliance to accelerate quantum adoption in the UAE and globally, reinforcing Vernewell Group’s position as a driving force in deep-tech ecosystems.
The summit also provided a platform to honor exceptional contributions to quantum and emerging technologies:
- H.E. Dr. Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, H.E. Dr. Saeed Al Dhaheri, and H.E. Faisal Al Bannai received the National Achievement Leadership in Innovation Awards, recognizing their pioneering contributions to cybersecurity, digital transformation, and sovereign technology development.
- The FemTum Leap Awards celebrated the trailblazing women shaping the future of quantum technology, reinforcing the importance of inclusive leadership in deep tech.
- The QInnovision World Challenge spotlighted breakthrough quantum-powered solutions, demonstrating the transformative potential of quantum computing across key industries.
Reflecting on the summit’s impact, Mrs. Malak Trabelsi Loeb, Founder of the Quantum Innovation Summit and CEO of Vernewell Group, stated:
“With the support of the UAE Cyber Security Council and our esteemed academic partner, the Center for Quantum and Topological Systems at NYU Abu Dhabi, alongside key industry and government leaders, the Quantum Innovation Summit has solidified its position as a global platform for quantum advancement. The strategic partnerships and commitments made during this summit reinforce our mission at Vernewell Group to ensure quantum technology drives economic resilience, security, and sustainable progress on a global scale.”
The Quantum Innovation Summit 2025 has reinforced the UAE’s leadership in shaping the quantum era. Discussions, collaborations, and commitments made at this event will drive the next phase of quantum development, ensuring that innovation, governance, and commercialization progress in alignment.
The journey continues. The next edition of the Quantum Innovation Summit is set for April 7–9, 2026, bringing an expanded global network, deeper industry partnerships, and breakthrough advancements in quantum technologies. As the quantum ecosystem evolves, the summit will remain a driving force for cross-sector collaboration, investment, and policy development.
For further information and upcoming announcements, visit quantuminnovationsummit.com.
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