Abu Dhabi University’s Faculty and Students Participate in the Quantum Innovation Summit Dubai 2024
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During the event
In conjunction with the UAE Innovation Month, Abu Dhabi University’s (ADU) faculty members, students, and alumni participated in the Quantum Innovation Summit Dubai 2024, which took place from 28th to 29th of February 2024, to exchange knowledge and expertise with subject matter experts in the field. Organized by Vernewell Academy, the 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 provided 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.”
With over 80 speakers and more than 1,500 attendees representing 50 countries, the event presented an unparalleled opportunity for professionals, leaders, and innovators to explore the transformative capabilities of quantum technology.
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Dr. Hamad Odhabi, Vice Chancellor for Financial and Administrative Affairs at ADU, delivered the opening remarks during the Summit.
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Prof. Montasir Qasymeh, Associate Provost for Research, Innovation, and Academic Development at ADU, shared insights during the Quantum Revolution 2.0: Mastering the Scale-Up Challenge session, focusing on strategies essential for achieving commercial-grade quantum computing.
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ADU’s students and alumni participating in one of the Summit’s sessions.
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Prof. Montasir discussing the future of quantum technology with representatives from ICP Smart Services during the Summit.
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Background Information
Abu Dhabi University
The dream began with the Charter of Abu Dhabi University in the year 2000, After three years of planning, the university opened its doors in September 2003, to an entering class of 1,000 students on its two campuses in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain. Unlike other colleges and universities in the UAE, ADU undertook the measures necessary to ensure that all of the degree programs it would offer had secured accreditation from the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in advance of any students enrolling in them.
ADU offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees based upon the American model of higher education.
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