International Year of Quantum Science and Technology
 International Year of Quantum logo | |
| Date | 1 January – 31 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Type | Exhibitions |
| Website | quantum2025 |
The International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ) is a United Nations observance that aims to highlight the contributions of quantum science and practical applications of quantum technology.[1][2][3]
History
[edit]The campaign to make 2025 the International Year of Quantum was initiated in 2021 by the American Physical Society and German Physical Society. The year was chosen as it marks the 100-year anniversary of key discoveries in quantum mechanics including Werner Heisenberg’s contributions to quantum science.[4][5]
In 2023, Paul Cadden-Zimansky, a physicist at Bard College, initiated the process that eventually resulted in the UN declaration.[6]
Later that year, the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) endorsed a resolution encouraging an official UN quantum year. In 2024, Ghana submitted a draft resolution for the official proclamation of the International Year of Quantum in 2025, which was supported by over 70 countries and approved.[1][2]
Organization
[edit]The IYQ 2025 has been endorsed by the American Physical Society, German Physical Society, and UNESCO. Microsoft is a leading partner of IYQ and marking the Year of Quantum with a “Quantum Ready” initiative for businesses to explore quantum.[7] AIP, IEEE, and Quantinuum are distinguished partners, and Google Quantum AI is a contributing partner.[8]
International Year of Quantum partners include:
- Leading Industry Partner
- Leading Philanthropic Partner
- Founding Partners
Opening ceremony
[edit]The International Year of Quantum opening ceremony will be held in Paris, France in February to officially launch the year-long celebration. The event will be held February 4-5, 2025, at UNESCO Headquarters.
References
[edit]- ^ Banks, Michael (10 Jul 2024). "It's official: United Nations declares 2025 the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology". Physics World. Retrieved 2025-01-29.
- ^ Weldon, David (10 Dec 2024). "2025 is the year of quantum science; what that's all about". CIO. Retrieved 2025-01-29.
- ^ "Quantum mechanics 100 years on: an unfinished revolution". Nature. 8 Jan 2025. Retrieved 2025-01-29.
- ^ Crease, Robert (1 Dec 2024). "Return to Helgoland: celebrating 100 years of quantum mechanics". Physics World. Retrieved 2024-01-29.
- ^ Durrani, Martin (4 Dec 2024). "International Year of Quantum Science and Technology 2025: here's all you need to know". Retrieved 2025-01-29.
- ^ Feder, Toni (1 Jan 2025). "2025 is the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology". Physics Today. 78 (1): 7-10. doi:10.1063/pt.dczt.qqhj. Retrieved 2025-01-30.
- ^ Baker, Berenice (15 Jan 2025). "Microsoft Launches Quantum Ready Program for Business". IoT World Today. Retrieved 2025-01-30.
- ^ "Partners". International Year of Quantum Science and Technology. Retrieved 2025-01-31.