{"id":2978,"date":"2024-06-25T12:58:54","date_gmt":"2024-06-25T12:58:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/?page_id=2978"},"modified":"2025-08-21T11:59:46","modified_gmt":"2025-08-21T11:59:46","slug":"quantum-computing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/digitaltransformationdialogues\/quantum-computing\/","title":{"rendered":"Fireside Chat &#8211; Quantum Leaps: Pioneering the Future with Quantum Computing"},"content":{"rendered":"    <div class=\"ituContainer grid\">\n        <div data-span=\"12\">\n                            <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">    <section>\n        <div class=\"ituContainer grid\">\n                                                <div data-span=\"10\">\n                    <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Banner-28.11-Fireside_chat-3-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3241\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Banner-28.11-Fireside_chat-3-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Banner-28.11-Fireside_chat-3-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Banner-28.11-Fireside_chat-3-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Banner-28.11-Fireside_chat-3-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Banner-28.11-Fireside_chat-3-2048x1152.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Description<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this thought-provoking session, our esteemed special guest illuminated how quantum computing stands poised to revolutionize our approach to addressing the most pressing challenges facing humanity. From climate change mitigation to healthcare advancement, quantum computing holds the promise of unlocking unprecedented computational power, enabling us to tackle complex problems with unparalleled precision and efficiency.<\/p>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We discovered how quantum algorithms are reshaping our understanding of data analysis, optimization, and simulation, paving the way for breakthroughs in renewable energy, resource management, and beyond. In addition, we also learned how quantum-inspired approaches can accelerate progress towards achieving the SDGs, driving innovation on a global scale.<\/p>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Target Audience<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Participation is open to the ITU Member States, Sector Members, Associates, ITU Academia, and to any individual from a country that is a member of the ITU and who wishes to contribute to the work. This includes individuals who are also members of international, regional and national organizations. Participation is free of charge.<\/p>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button gb-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/itu.zoom.us\/rec\/share\/zWoPURnM10LPul2RGjSDDV1VDajLdEXTLgksdXR5rUJQh4X0RMVWtev4YDXe78sZ.0yCOT19x8hIL9MAp?startTime=1732798827000\" style=\"border-radius:5px;color:#ffffff;background-color:#0693e3;padding-top:10px;padding-right:1em;padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:1em;font-size:20px;line-height:1.2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch Webinar Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button gb-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/X7VxUMqjLxo\" style=\"border-radius:5px;color:#ffffff;background-color:#0693e3;padding-top:10px;padding-right:1em;padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:1em;font-size:20px;line-height:1.2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch on YouTube<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Note:&nbsp;By registering for this event, you agree for ITU (the event organizer and data controller) to process your personal data for the organization and management of the event in accordance with the <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/en\/about\/Documents\/ITU-Data-Protection-and-Privacy-Policy.pdf\"><em>ITU Data Protection and Privacy Policy<\/em><\/a><em>.&nbsp;The personal data you submit as part of the registration and your participation in the event will be used by ITU for the organization, management, and follow-up of the event, including managing attendance and for internal ITU administrative requirements. The event is taking place via Zoom, and it will be recorded. You can read <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fexplore.zoom.us%2Fen%2Fzoom_events_privacy%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ccristina.bueti%40itu.int%7C9f551e5b55c44906e3d808dc5ee6a922%7C23e464d704e64b87913c24bd89219fd3%7C0%7C0%7C638489591959872430%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Dt%2FRYBBZgYlhrMqof%2FuW22fsiyqm24B755tdy0g%2BXuM%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>here<\/em><\/a><em> Zoom\u2019s privacy notice on how it processes your personal data. The event video recording will be made publicly available on ITU\u2019s event webpage to raise awareness and promote standardization aiming at knowledge-transfer and bridging the standardization gap.&nbsp;For any questions or requests concerning your personal data, including your inclusion in video, you can contact ITU at&nbsp;<\/em><a href=\"mailto:digitaltransformation@itu.int\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>digitaltransformation@itu.int<\/em><\/a><em>.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>            <\/div>\n                                                <div data-span=\"2\">\n                    <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Organized by:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>                    <div 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SDGs<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"466\" height=\"466\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/E_SDG_Icons-09.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-823\" style=\"width:62px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/E_SDG_Icons-09.jpg 466w, https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/E_SDG_Icons-09-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/E_SDG_Icons-09-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 466px) 100vw, 466px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>ITU Strategic Goals<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"837\" height=\"85\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/sustainable-digital-transformation.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-792\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/sustainable-digital-transformation.png 837w, https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/sustainable-digital-transformation-300x30.png 300w, https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/sustainable-digital-transformation-768x78.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 837px) 100vw, 837px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"83\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/universal-connectivity.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-830\" style=\"width:202px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/universal-connectivity.png 840w, https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/universal-connectivity-300x30.png 300w, https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/universal-connectivity-768x76.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Related Information:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/md\/T22-TSB-CIR-0139\/en\">Invitation letter<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/?page_id=2472\">Digital Transformation Dialogues<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\" target=\"_blank\">ITU-T Smart Sustainable Cities<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/en\/ITU-T\/studygroups\/2022-2024\/20\/Pages\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ITU-T Study Group 20: IoT and smart cities and communities<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Contact: <a href=\"mailto:digitaltransformation@itu.int\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cristina Bueti<\/a>\u200b<\/p>\n<\/div>            <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>                            <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 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src=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/1552384530773.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/1552384530773.png 500w, https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/1552384530773-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/1552384530773-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"gb-profile-column gb-profile-content-wrap\"><h2 class=\"gb-profile-name\" style=\"color:#32373c\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/dt-bio_reymond\/\">Georges-Olivier Reymond<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"gb-profile-title\" style=\"color:#32373c\">Special guest<\/p><div class=\"gb-profile-text\">CEO, Pasqal<\/div><ul class=\"gb-social-links\"><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div 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