
Accelerating Capacity Building to Advance Quantum Science Technology

Welcome to the AIMS Ghana QTEdu Global Event
Join us in Accra, Ghana, for a transformative event under the theme “Accelerating Capacity Building to Advance Quantum Science & Technology.” Discover how quantum science is shaping the future and how you can be a part of it.
Global Event in Ghana | 8th – 11th July 2025
About Events
Goals:
- Inspire and build capacity among young people in Africa.
- Create a blueprint for advancing quantum science and technology education globally.

Why Attend
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Quantathon
An OQI-Supported Hackathon
The goal of the AIMS Quantathon is to create opportunities for young Africans to participate in quantum education and contribute to the development of Quantum Computing (QC) applications for SDGs.
This is Based on the “Hackathon in a Box” toolkit which is curated by the Open Quantum Institute (OQI) Education Consortium.

Why Register
- Deadline 7th April, 2025
Quantum Science & Technology Education Workshop

Why Participate?
Quantum Technology Public Lecture

Why Attend?
Event Highlights
Key Activities:
- A unique opportunity for young Africans to develop quantum computing applications for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- Curated by the Open Quantum Institute (OQI) Education Consortium.
- Workshops led by global experts focusing on building capacity in the Global South.
- Engaging discussions on quantum science and its implications for society.
Event Schedule
AIMS Quantaton
8-10 July, 2025 - Team Work
Venue
AIMS Ghana, Accra
Day 1
Time | Activity | Topic/Theme | Speaker |
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Opening ceremony |
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09:00 - 09:15 | Welcome address & Agenda | Prince K Osei, Centre President, AIMS Ghana | |
09:15 - 09:30 | Career Talk | Philipp Kammerlander, Advisor and Educator in Quantum Technologies, Open Quantum Institute (OQI) | |
09:30 - 09:40 | Hackathon Journey | Experiences from an NYUAD participant | Yousra Farhani, Quantum Computing and Optimization Researcher, INSA Lyon |
09:40 - 09:55 | Sustainability Talk | UN Sustinable Development Goals (SDGs) | UNESCO Rep. |
09:55 - 10:20 | Scientific Talks | Jennifer Ahiable, Abigail Annkah, David Dosu | |
10:20 - 10:40 | Panel discussion | Meet the participants of 2024/2025 NYUAD Quantum Hackathon: Insights and Knowledge sharing, Experiences and Impact. Moderator: Angela Tabiri | Aulan Zahoundo, Leila Zahhafi, Chantelle Amoako-Atta, Fred Soglohu, Alex Baudoin Nguetsa Tankeu, Priscilla Mante |
10:40 - 11:30 | Special Talks | Quantum technology applications/usecases | Google Quantum Rep, IBM Quantum Rep, QWorld Rep. |
11:30 - 11:45 | Break |
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11:45 - 12:25 | Keynote Talk | Lighting the Quantum Future : Photonics as a Quantum Resource | Ian Walmsley Provost, Imperial College |
Closing of the opening ceremony |
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12:30 - 13:15 | Lunch break |
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13:15 - 14:00 | Breakout into small teams | Ideation | Group lead |
14:00 - 16:30 | Team work | Refine ideas, create workplan and assign responsibilities | Group lead |
16:30 - 17:00 | Elevator Pitches | Members from each team will pitch their teams idea in 1-minute | Team Reps |
17:30 - 21:00 | Opening Dinner | Dinner party, entertainment/bonfire and networking | All teams, Mentors |
Quantaton
9 July 2025 - Team Work
Day 2
Time | Activity | Topic/Theme | Speaker |
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09:00 - 13:00 | Team tasks | Create your hack deck | Teams |
13:00 - 14:00 | Lunch break |
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14:00 - 14:30 | Team picture taking | Team picture taking | |
14:30 - 18:00 | Team tasks | Team reviews, Revision and Finalization | Teams |
17:00 - 18:00 | Visit of judges to quantathon teams
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18:00 - 19:00 | Dinner |
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19:00 - 21:00 | Team tasks | Team reviews, Revision and Finalization | Teams |
Quantaton
10 July 2025 - Closing
Day 3
Time | Activity | Topic/Theme | Speaker |
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09:00 - 13:00 | Team tasks | Final revisions | Teams |
13:00 - 14:00 | Lunch break | ||
14:00 - 15:30 | Judges visit teams | ||
15:30 - 16:00 | Rehersals with Judges | ||
16:00 - 16:30 | Final Team Preparations | ||
Closing ceremony | |||
16:30 - 16:45 | Welcome Address | Prince K Osei, Centre President, AIMS Ghana | |
16:45 - 16:55 | Keynote Address | Stéphane Decoutère, Secretary General, GESDA | |
16:55 - 17:10 | Scientific Talk | Recent breakthroughs in Analog Quantum Computing | Trond Andersen, Google Quantum, Google |
17:10 - 17:40 | Keynote Panel | Leveragind Quantum Technologies and AI to Transfrom Industry: Opportunites, Digital Gap and Ethics Moderator: Prince K. Osei | Karen Hallberg, Marcelo Terra Cunha, Maité Dupuis, Nana Ama Browne Klutse, Sandro Giuliani, Martin Gastal |
17:40 - 18:00 | High-Level Remarks | Minister of Education | |
18:00 - 18:40 | Team Presentations | ||
18:40 - 1900 | Judging | ||
19:00 - 19:15 | Announcing winning teams | ||
19:15 - 19:30 | Group picture with everyone (on stage) |
QTEdu Workshops
8 July 2025
Venue
Google AI Lab, Accra
Day 1
Time | Agenda / Speakers | ||
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09:00 - 12:30 | Quantum Hackathon Opening | ||
12:30 - 13:15 | Lunch | ||
14:00 - 14:30 | Arrival & Registration at Google AI Lab | ||
14:30 - 15:00 | Networking | ||
15:00 - 15:15 | Welcome Messages Speakers | Perry Nelson, Prince K. Osei |
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15:15 - 15:25 | High-Level Opening Remarks, Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovation | ||
15:25 - 15:45 | Setting the Stage Keynote Talk: Quantum Technology Education | ||
15:45 - 16:45 | Keynote Panel: Training the Quantum Workforce - Concepts for Industry Professionals, Leaders, and Policymakers 4 Member Panel: Karen Hallberg, Ian Walmsley, Jonathan Oppenheim, Moderated by: Prince K. Osei |
Parallel Workshops
9 July 2025
Day 2
Time | Agenda / Speakers | ||
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09:30 - 10:30 | Panel discussion: Mapping the skills required for Quantum Science and Technology 4 Member Panel: Maité Dupuis, Marcelo Terra Cunha, Leandro Tosi, Reena Dayal Moderated by: Philipp Kammerlander |
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10:30 – 11:00 | Coffee Break | ||
11:00 - 13:00 | Deep Dive - Parallel Sessions Group 1 | New Master’s Program in QT Group 2 | Effective Teaching Concepts for understanding QT Group 3 | Affordable and open-source experimental tools and teaching materials Group 4 | Quantum technology as an undergraduate Minor |
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13:00 - 14:00 | Lunch | ||
14:00 – 15:30 | Deep Dive - Parallel Sessions Group 1 | New Master’s Program in QT Group 2 | Effective Teaching Concepts for understanding QT Group 3 | Affordable and open-source experimental tools and teaching materials Group 4 | Quantum technology as an undergraduate Minor |
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15:30 - 16:30 | Closing panel: Group Reps | ||
17:00 - 18:00 | Visit of judges to quantathon teams |
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