Dubai summit sees AD Ports' Academy launch quantum research from Innovation Summit, maritime academy. Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy, part of AD Ports Group, announced a research partnership with Quincus at Quantum Innovation Summit 2026. The collaboration will explore how quantum computing, artificial intelligence and high-performance computing could address challenges in maritime operations, transport logistics and mining. By starting with operational challenges across these three sectors, the partners can identify research questions and assess where advanced computing could improve industrial processes. This announcement builds on earlier initiatives, including the Blue Initiative connecting education, research and industry to advance maritime applications of quantum technologies and artificial intelligence. AD Ports Academy launches quantum research with Quincus, quantinuum. This new partnership builds on earlier initiatives, including a memorandum of understanding between Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy and Vernewell Group at the 2025 Quantum Innovation Summit. Areas of interest for the initiative include communications, sensing and optimization, all aimed at enhancing safety, efficiency and sustainability in maritime operations. Hosted by the UAE Cyber Security Council and organized by Vernewell Group, the third edition of Quantum Innovation Summit brought together researchers, technology developers, industry representatives and government officials to explore quantum technologies and emerging systems across multiple sectors. The summit provided a platform for ADMA to formalize its commitment to exploring the potential of advanced computing in critical industries. Stay current See today's quantum computing news on Quantum Zeitgeist for the latest breakthroughs in qubits, hardware, algorithms, and industry deals.

Quantum Innovation Summit 2026 converts cross-sector dialogue into quantum impact through collaboration. The UAE's premiere quantum summit brings together global quantum stakeholders to collaborate on partnerships that drive the industry forward DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - October 2, 2026 - New partnerships and cross-sector initiatives took centre stage at the Quantum Innovation Summit 2026, as the three-day gathering in Dubai reinforced its ambition to serve as both a forum for discussing the future of quantum technologies, as well as a platform for creating what comes next. Hosted by the UAE Cyber Security Council and organised by Vernewell Group, the third edition of the Summit brought together global leaders from across government, industry, and academia. ITU served as a curator for the Quantum for Good programming, promoting solutions, standards, and skills via educational keynotes and interactive tabletop exercises. Beyond qubit count, the effectiveness of quantum technology will be measured by meaningful progress and the number of people positively impacted. Among the outcomes supported by the summit was the signing of a memorandum of understanding during the Quantum Futures Forum on September 28th, establishing a framework for continued cooperation beyond the event. The agreement was followed during the main Summit by an announcement from Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy (ADMA) of a strategic research partnership with Quincus and Quantinuum that will explore how quantum computing, artificial intelligence, and high-performance computing can address challenges in domains such as maritime operations, transport logistics, and mining. For Malak Trabelsi Loeb, Founder and CEO of Vernewell Group and Creator of the Quantum Innovation Summit, that progression is fundamental to the purpose of the initiative. "The Quantum Innovation Summit is built to carry ideas beyond the stage and turn dialogue into action," said Trabelsi Loeb. "When a discussion turns into a partnership, a new initiative, a pilot or a long-term programme, that is where the real value begins." As quantum technologies advance, credible impact will be increasingly defined through cooperation, collaboration, and the golden triangle of people, processes, and technology. The programme convened the quantum economy, including organisations such as Technology Innovation Institute, QuantumGate, Quantinuum, IBM, IonQ, Pasqal, QuantumBasel, Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy, Center of Quantum and Topological Systems - New York University Abu Dhabi, and Thales. About the Quantum Innovation Summit The Quantum Innovation Summit is a strategic initiative created by Vernewell Group to bring together governments, industry, academia, investors, policymakers and emerging technology ecosystems to advance quantum readiness, capability development, commercialisation and real-world adoption. Hosted by the UAE Cyber Security Council, the Summit is designed not only as an annual convening, but as a platform for developing partnerships, programmes and initiatives that continue beyond the event itself. Media Contact Vernewell Group [email protected]