Join us as we celebrate the International Year of Quantum in 2025! This year marks a pivotal moment in the advancement of quantum technologies, and we are thrilled to be at the forefront of this groundbreaking journey.
Our ambitious projects aim to make quantum technologies more accessible, scalable, and impactful for everyone. We are proud to be pushing the boundaries of what’s possible and positioning Australia as a global leader in quantum biotechnology.
Whether you’re a quantum expert or a quantum novice, we invite you to deep dive into the fascinating world of quantum and discover how quantum technologies are reshaping our world!
Events
Bringing Quantum to Life – BrisScience Public Lecture, 7 April, Brisbane
Join Professor Warwick Bowen, QUBIC Director, as he takes you on a fascinating journey from the development of quantum mechanics to the birth of quantum technologies and their role today in transforming the life sciences.
Open to the public. Live-stream tickets available. Registration essential.
World Quantum Day for kids and families – Hologram Workshop 14 April, UQ node
Kids and their families are invited to come and explore the quantum properties of light at this fun, interactive workshop where you get to make your own hologram! In this activity you work together to make a 3D hologram which you will be able to take home! You will learn how the quantum properties of light allow these holograms to work through combining the concepts of interference and diffraction of light.
Registrations essential. Ages 6+.
Seminar: An Overview of Quantum Computing Applications at IBM, 14 April
EQUS, the Queensland Digital Health Center (QDHeC), and QUBIC are excited to bring you this seminar on World Quantum Day.
Join Dr Gavin Jones, Senior Research Scientist & Manager, Quantum Computational Sciences; IBM Technical Lead for the Quantum Working Group on Health Care and Life Sciences. This presentation will cover IBM’s quantum computing advancements, including milestones and potential industry applications. It will highlight use cases in finance, aerospace, automotive, and chemistry, focusing on recent progress and ongoing challenges.
Visit the website for more information.
Pint of Science Festival, 19 – 21 May, Australia wide
Head to a pub near you for fascinating quantum talks. Open to the public.
Are you a QUBIC researcher keen to share your research at Pint of Science? Register an expression of interest now!
The National Quantum and Dark Matter Road Trip
A travelling science show, bringing all things quantum and dark matter to a town near you! Coinciding with National Science Week, a team of scientists and science communicators travel around Australia, delivering engaging presentations and hands-on activities to schools and more!
2025 trip details coming soon.
Conferences and Workshops
AusMedtech 2025, 6-8 May 2025, Sydney NSW
The AusBiotech Annual Medtech Conference is where Australia’s brightest minds and pioneering leaders in medical technology converge to shape the future of healthcare.
Quantum Sensing Gordon Research Conference (GRC), 13-18 July 2025, Switzerland
The Quantum Sensing GRC is a premier, international scientific conference focused on advancing the frontiers of science through the presentation of cutting-edge and unpublished research, prioritizing time for discussion after each talk and fostering informal interactions among scientists of all career stages.
Qˣ | Queensland’s Advanced Technologies Future, August 2025, Brisbane
A one-day symposium diving into the fascinating world of quantum and advanced technologies. Whether you’re a researcher, industry professional, investor, or government representative, come and explore the current and future opportunities in Queensland’s growing technology scene.
More details coming soon. Registration essential.
Quantum World Congress, 16-18 September 2025, Greater Washington USA
Bringing together the world’s quantum ecosystem to bring a quantum-ready future into focus. From groundbreaking keynotes to cutting-edge discussions and unparalleled networking, this is where the quantum revolution happens.
AusBiotech International Conference 2025, 21-24 October 2025, Melbourne VIC
Australia’s leading life science conference, celebrating Australian life science innovations – from groundbreaking research to advanced medical technologies and therapies.
QUBIC Annual Symposium, 17 – 18 November 2025, Wollongong
Bringing together all QUBIC members from across our nodes for a two-day workshop with science talks, and initiatives to foster training, capacity building and collaboration.
More details coming soon. Registration essential.
qLife | Quantum Technologies in the Life Sciences International Conference, 19-21 November 2025, Wollongong
QUBIC is thrilled to be hosting the first in a series of international conferences on quantum technologies in the life sciences. qLife brings together invited researchers and experts from academia, industry and medicine from around the world to explore the latest advancements and innovations in quantum technologies applied into the life sciences.
More details coming soon. Registration essential.
Australian Institute of Physics (AIP) Summer Meeting 2025, 1-5 December 2025, Wollongong NSW
A meeting showcasing the work of Australia’s physics community.
ANZCOP (Australian and New Zealand Conference on Optics and Photonics), 8 December 2025, Auckland NZ
Quantum for Kids
Labs Unlocked – Coming soon
See microscopy and biology in action with a quantum twist!
Podcasts
PodcastsQuantum Innovation and Society
Join Dr Pedram Rashidi, Research Fellow at QUBIC and UQ’s Centre for Policy Futures as he speaks with Professor Sir Peter Knight, a pioneering figure in quantum optics and quantum information science. Together they unpack the opportunities and challenges these emerging technologies bring to our societies.
News and Media
Hear from our experts on how quantum technologies are shaping the world around us, from quantum technologies for the 2032 Olympic Games, to the quantum quest to see inside bone.
QUBIC News
QUBIC in the Media
Queensland Quantum Decarbonisation Alliance (QDA)
A world leading hub in Queensland, applying quantum technologies to critical decarbonisation challenges. Through QDA, Queensland can lead Australia in developing quantum solutions for decarbonisation and secure the economic benefits for the State.
Publications and academic papers
Keen to read the research in detail? Explore QUBIC’s published papers.
Quantum strategies
The National Quantum Strategy is the Australian Government’s plan to grow the quantum industry in Australia. The strategy sets out a long-term vision for how Australia will take advantage of the opportunities of quantum technologies.
Queensland Quantum and Advanced Technologies Strategy launched in 2023, will harness Queensland’s expertise in quantum technologies for accelerated economic growth and transformative solutions to some of our most pressing challenges.
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Past events
Have a look at the exciting QUBIC activities that have taken place as part of the International Year of Quantum 2025!
World Science Festival, 21-30 March, Queensland
Various quantum events to ignite your curiosity and grow your understanding of the role quantum plays in shaping our future.
Unseen Worlds – QUBIC and IMB images were projected onto the Whale Mall at Queensland Museum, for a unique glimpse into often unseen worlds.
Microscopy Activation – QUBIC and IMB researchers on Saturday 22 & Sunday 23 March 2025 were at the Unseen Worlds microscopy activation to share their science with the public who were able to view interesting specimens under the microscope and learn more about quantum and the life sciences.
Quantum Schmuantum Public Lecture, 24 March, Brisbane
What is quantum, why is this the international year of it, and why should I care? Join Professor Andrew White, a world leader in quantum technology, as he speaks all things quantum.
Quantum Australia Conference, 25-27 March, Brisbane
This event brings together world-leading quantum researchers, businesses, government decision-makers, startups, and big tech to share the latest developments and ideas in this rapidly evolving field.