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After a momentous year of historic, worldwide events, the 2025 International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ) is coming to a close on the African continent in Accra, Ghana, with guests arriving from all corners of the world for the two-day celebration on Feb 10th and 11th.
With prominent speakers, panels and cultural events, the closing ceremony will celebrate the success of the global initiative, acknowledge the groundwork laid and unveil the launch of the Global Quantum Initiative to continue and expand the momentum. The event is open to the public; however, prior registration is required. For those unable to attend in person, the event will be live streamed worldwide.
The International Year of Quantum, which opened in early 2025 at UNESCO headquarters in Paris, elevated public understanding of the major role quantum science and technology will play in society through hundreds of grassroots and official events spanning 2025.
Emily Edwards, member of IYQ Steering Committee and Associate Research Professor at Duke University Pratt School of Engineering, commented, “The entire 2025 year was filled with impactful events happening all over the world. It has been a wonderful experience working alongside such dedicated and distinguished colleagues and, collectively, we as a steering committee are filled with gratitude for everyone who made this celebration a success. We are thrilled to see the enthusiasm continue through to 2026 with the closing ceremony and are proud that a strong foundation has been laid for the years ahead.”
Among the speakers are Ghana government officials, UNESCO directors, university professors and representatives from international scientific associations. The focus remains international in scope, yet the Ghana location has created opportunities to address the future importance of African countries in the global quantum ecosystem.
Special activities will include screening the Quantum 100 video, a discussion of UNESCO’s official 2025 IYQ report, reading of the IYQ 2025 poetry contest winning entry, a science-inspired performance of a Ghanaian youth ensemble, an exhibition with displays from IYQ sponsors and a welcome dinner sponsored by the Ghana Minister for Education.
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