10/06/2026

Communications Ministry Concludes Quantum Technologies Leadership Program with IBM Partnership

The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, in partnership with IBM, concluded the Quantum Technologies Leadership Program in Zurich, Switzerland, aimed at enhancing the readiness of leaders and decision-makers to capitalize on opportunities offered by quantum technologies in computing, communications, and sensing, while supporting technological innovation.
 Hosted by IBM Research Europe – Zurich, the program provided knowledge-based and practical experience focused on assessing the opportunities and risks associated with quantum technologies, anticipating their future implications for various sectors, and developing policies that support preparedness. It combined practical simulations with international case studies to enable participants to apply technical knowledge to informed strategic decision-making.
 The program also included a visit to QuantumBasel in Basel, Switzerland, where participants explored the quantum computing innovation ecosystem and its practical applications, as well as the center’s collaboration with IonQ, deepening leaders’ understanding of pathways for transitioning quantum technologies from research to commercial applications.