The Quantum Winter School 2025 (QWS 2025), hosted by Khalifa University, brings together leading researchers, students, and industry professionals to explore the frontiers of quantum communication, quantum sensing & simulation, and quantum computing. Through lectures, tutorials, poster sessions, and panels, QWS 2025 offers a unique platform for learning, collaboration, and innovation positioning Khalifa University and the UAE as a growing hub for quantum technologies.

As part of the Quantum Winter School 2025, the Quantum in Practice workshop brings together leading academic researchers, quantum technology enablers such as IBM, and industry stakeholders to bridge the gap between cutting-edge research and real-world applications.

This interactive workshop will feature tutorials on quantum fundamentals alongside practical use-case explorations in key domains including finance, healthcare, metrology, and more. Participants will gain insights into how quantum technologies can create tangible value for local industries, identify current gaps, and uncover opportunities for quantum advantage across emerging sectors.

Join us to explore how quantum can transform your business and unlock new frontiers of innovation.

speakers
Matteo G. A. Paris University of Milano
Ahmed Younis Alexandria University
Prof. Marco Genovese INRIM
Prof. Mauro Paternostro Queen’s University Befast
Prof. Ilaria Siloi University of Padova
Prof. Ahmed Farouk Hurghada University
Dr. Ahmed Al Qatatsheh IBM
Dr. Alexandre Choquette IBM
Dr. Voica Rădescu IBM
Dr. Manik Banik S.N. Bose National Centre for Basic Science
Dr. Michael Hanks Imperial College London
Dr. Hichem Eleuch University of Sharjah
Dr. Narsimha Rapaka Khalifa University
Dr. Nouhaila Innan CQTS
Dr. Xiaoyu Li University of Electronic Science and Technology of China
Program Schedule
Monday, Dec 8, 2025 Tuesday, Dec 9, 2025
Day 1 Day 2
Time Room A Room B — Poster & Roundtable Sessions
08:30–09:00 Breakfast & Registration Poster presentations & Roundtables Discussions
09:00–09:15 Opening Remarks – Dr. Mahmoud Al-Qutayri
09:15–10:15 Dr. Matteo Paris – Multiparameter quantum sensing
10:15–10:55 Dr. Ahmed Qatatsheh – Redefining Materials Science:
The Impact of Quantum-Centric Supercomputing
10:55–11:10 Coffee Break
11:10–12:00 Dr. Xiaoyu Li – TBA
12:00–12:50 Dr. Ahmed Farouk – Quantum Intelligence:
When Quantum Computing meets Artificial Intelligence
12:50–14:00 Lunch
14:00–14:50 Dr. Narsimha Rapaka – Quantum-inspired space-time
methods for nonlinear PDEs
14:50–15:40 Dr. Manik Banik – Configuration Dependent Complementarity:
A New Perspective on Bohr’s Principle
15:40–16:00 Coffee Break
16:00–17:00 Dr. Michael Hanks – TBA
Time Room A Room B — Poster & Roundtable Sessions
08:30–09:00 Breakfast & Registration Poster presentations & Roundtables Discussions
09:00–09:50 Dr. Hichem Eleuch - A New Generation of Quantum Computer Based on Quansistors: A Blueprint
09:50–10:40 Dr. Ahmed Younes - Synthesis and optimization of quantum circuits and/or quantum algorithms
10:40–11:10 Coffee Break
11:10–12:00 Panel Discussion — TBA
12:00–12:50 Dr. Marco Genovese - Quantum sensing & imaging
12:50–14:00 Lunch
14:00–14:50 Dr. Ilaria Siloi - Quantum and Quantum-inspired techniques for tackling optimization problems
14:50–15:40 Dr. Nouhaila Innan - Quantum Machine Learning
15:40–16:00 Coffee Break
Committee
Organizing Committee steering Committee Supporting Staff and administrative assistants
Ernesto Damiani Khalifa University
Hadi Otrok Khalifa University
Sami Muhaidat Khalifa University
Mahmoud Al Qutayri Khalifa University
Hisham Satti NYUAD
Ibrahim Elfadel Khalifa University
Henok Daniel Khalifa University
Essra Ghourab Khalifa University
Shimaa Naser Khalifa University