Abu Dhabi is hosting the Quantum Maritime Conference 2025, the world’s first global event dedicated to integrating quantum technologies into the maritime sector. The conference began today, October 8, and continues tomorrow, October 9, 2025, bringing together more than 30 distinguished speakers, including Nobel Laureates, along with maritime leaders, policymakers, and innovators from around the world, marking a historic moment for the future of maritime innovation.
Global First-of-its-Kind
Organized by Vernewell Group in collaboration with Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy (ADMA) and supported strategically by AD Ports Group, the two-day event highlights Abu Dhabi’s pioneering role as a hub where quantum innovation meets maritime transformation. This conference marks a first-of-its-kind global platform exploring how quantum technologies can reshape fleets, ports, naval operations, and maritime cybersecurity.
Vision Meets Implementation
The conference program blends visionary science with practical implementation, featuring live demonstrations, keynotes, fireside chats, and high-level panels. Discussions focus on quantum resilience and cybersecurity, quantum sensing and navigation, and applied technologies that can enhance safety, efficiency, and sustainability across global maritime operations.
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Shaping the Quantum Era
The Quantum Maritime Conference 2025 includes several highly anticipated sessions, such as “From Shipyards to Quantum Tides: Building the Next Maritime Era” and “Quantum Technologies for Safer Maritime Operations”, which explore how shipbuilding, engineering, and quantum innovation converge to shape the next generation of fleets. While other important discussions, including “From Potential to Practice: Quantum and AI on the Path to Adoption” and “Quantum Industry Adoption: The Path to Useful Quantum Computing”, focus on translating research into real-world maritime applications.
Keynote Speakers
Keynotes are being delivered by H.E. Dr. Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, Head of the UAE Cybersecurity Council, on quantum resilience and cybersecurity; Sir Konstantin Novoselov, Nobel Laureate in Physics, on the convergence of probabilistic computing and quantum technologies; and Dr. Yasser Al Wahedi, President of the Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy, on preparing the next generation of maritime professionals for the quantum era.
Abu Dhabi at Forefront
As the world’s first and only event dedicated to quantum for maritime systems, a sector underpinning 90% of global trade, the conference positions Abu Dhabi at the forefront of scientific and industrial transformation. It also underscores the UAE’s vision to shape a safer, smarter, and more resilient maritime future through applied quantum innovation.
