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Quantum India Bengaluru 2025: Nation’s First Global Summit To Shape Quantum Future


Updated: July 09, 2025 04:12

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India is set to host its first-ever global quantum summit, Quantum India Bengaluru 2025 (QIB 2025), on July 31 and August 1 at Hilton Bengaluru Embassy Manyata Business Park. Organised by the Karnataka Science and Technology Promotion Society (KSTePS) in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), this landmark event marks a pivotal moment in India’s journey toward becoming a global quantum technology hub.

Key Highlights From The Announcement

- QIB 2025 is themed around building a quantum ecosystem from qubits to society  
- The summit will feature keynote addresses by Nobel Laureates and global quantum experts  
- Focus areas include quantum computing, finance and AI, quantum hardware, healthcare and security, and societal applications  
- A dedicated startup pitch session and quantum poster showcase will spotlight emerging ventures and academic research  
- The event aligns with India’s National Quantum Mission and the International Year of Quantum  

Summit Objectives And Strategic Significance

Quantum India Bengaluru 2025 aims to catalyse India’s leadership in quantum technologies by fostering collaboration across academia, industry, and policy. The summit will serve as a platform to:

- Showcase cutting-edge quantum research and hardware innovations  
- Facilitate cross-border partnerships and investor engagement  
- Promote quantum education and talent development  
- Advance policy frameworks for quantum commercialisation and governance  

Distinguished Speakers And Participants

The summit will host an impressive lineup of global thought leaders, including:

- Prof Duncan Haldane, Princeton University, Nobel Laureate in Physics (2016)  
- Prof David Gross, University of California, Santa Barbara, Nobel Laureate in Physics (2004)  
- Prof Tommaso Calarco, Institute of Quantum Control, Germany  
- Prof Andrea Ferrari, University of Cambridge  
- Prof Subir Sachdev, Harvard University  
- Senior officials from DRDO, DST, MeitY, and the Government of Karnataka  

Exhibitions And Engagement Tracks

Attendees will experience a dynamic mix of sessions and showcases:

- Quantum hardware exhibits from leading labs and startups  
- Panel discussions on quantum applications in finance, logistics, and cybersecurity  
- Student-led poster presentations and interactive demos  
- Networking opportunities with global researchers, investors, and policymakers  

Outlook And Broader Impact

QIB 2025 is expected to accelerate India’s quantum ambitions by nurturing a robust ecosystem of innovation, entrepreneurship, and strategic policy. With Bengaluru already home to premier research institutions and a thriving tech startup culture, the summit reinforces the city’s role as a nucleus for deep-tech transformation.

Sources: UNI India, The Hans India, Quantum India Bengaluru official site, IYQ 2025, Dev.Events, Moneycontrol, The Hindu Business Line
 

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