Riyadh, April 3, 2025 (5 Shawwal 1446 AH) — In a global celebration marking 100 years since the development of quantum science, the Kingdom's Center for the Fourth Industrial Revolution — in cooperation with the King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) and Saudi Aramco — is hosting the "Quantum Possibilities" event on April 14, 2025, at The Garage in Riyadh.

The event coincides with the United Nations' designation of 2025 as the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, and aims to discuss the latest developments in the field and explore their impact on the economy, industry, and sustainable development.

The date of April 14 was chosen to symbolize the first three digits of Planck's constant (4.14), a cornerstone of quantum mechanics, marking it as an annual date to celebrate this revolutionary technology.

The event brings together a group of leading thinkers and experts, including:

At a Glance — Featured Speakers

  • Dr. Talal Al-Sudairy — First Vice President for Research and Development at KACST.
  • Dr. Maryam Nooh — Vice President for the Future Economies Sector at KACST.
  • Dr. Sebastian Buckup — Head of Networks and Partnerships at the World Economic Forum.
  • Eng. Mohammed Al-Saiari — Technical Lead for Quantum Technology at Saudi Aramco and President of the Saudi Quantum Computing Society.
  • Ilyas Khan — Vice Chairman and Chief Product Officer at Quantinuum.
  • Rebecca Krauthamer — Founder and Chief Product Officer at QuSecure.

The event will also see the announcement of winners of the "UpLink Quantum for Society" challenge, a global initiative highlighting innovative quantum solutions developed by entrepreneurs and startups to address global challenges.

Registration for the event is open at: www.c4irsaudiarabiaevents.com

This year's event builds on the success of last year's edition, which attracted more than 300 participants, held 9 public sessions and 9 exhibitions, and drew more than 5,000 livestream views.