Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi University’s (ADU) faculty, students, and alumni have taken part in the Quantum Innovation Summit Dubai 2024 to share knowledge and experience with industry specialists.
Organized by Vernewell Academy, the two-day event, aimed to bridge connections between international stakeholders and the local community, as well as foster collaboration between academia and the quantum industry.
The Summit offered a dynamic platform for ADU’s faculty, students, and alumni to connect with professionals and leaders in the field of quantum technology. In addition to contributing to the event’s discussions and presentations, highlighting ADU’s commitment to academic excellence and innovation.
During the event, the faculty and leadership of ADU, including Professor Montasir Qasymeh, Associate Provost for Research, Innovation, and Academic Development at ADU, and Dr. Hamad Odhabi, Vice Chancellor for Financial and Administrative Affairs at ADU, played a pivotal role in sharing their knowledge during several sessions.
Dr. Hamad Odhabi delivered the opening remarks of the Summit and shared his insights and Professor Montasir moderated the “Quantum Revolution 2.0: Mastering the Scale-Up Challenge” session and participated as a speaker in the “Innovation Growth: Investing in the Quantum Ecosystem” session.
Additionally, during the second day of the Summit, Prof. Montasir delivered a keynote speech titled “Advancing Quantum Connectivity: Qubit Transmission without Refrigeration.”
More than 1,500 people from 50 different countries attended the event, which included more than 80 speakers and gave professionals, leaders, and innovators a chance to learn about the potentially revolutionary potential of quantum technology.