Quantum Innovation Summit 2026 Convenes Its Third Edition in Dubai
Anchoring the Region’s Quantum Readiness Agenda and Advancing Global Deployment Pathways. The region’s flagship institutional platform where quantum technologies transition from lab to real-world deployment, bringing together government authorities, technology leaders, investors, and academia.
28 – 30 September 2026
Grand Hyatt Dubai
UAE Cybersecurity Council
Hosted & Organised By
Hosted by the UAE Cybersecurity Council for the second consecutive year · Organised by Vernewell Group
Previous Editions
The Summit in Action
Why Attend
Where Quantum Technologies Enter Real-World Systems
One of the most globally connected convenings focused on quantum readiness: the governance, assurance, engineering, and integration pathways that turn quantum capability into production deployment.
“Quantum and Emerging Frontiers: Advancing Global Innovation and Technological Leadership”
As the quantum industry advances, attention increasingly centres on readiness: the governance, assurance, engineering, and integration pathways that enable quantum technologies to enter real systems. Institutions and critical operators are defining requirements. Technology providers are translating capability into deployable architectures. Cybersecurity leaders are accelerating quantum-safe transitions. The Summit brings these stakeholders into one applied environment designed to support practical progress.
Government & Regulators
Defining requirements, adoption sequencing, and governance frameworks for quantum deployment across sovereign infrastructure.
Cybersecurity Leaders
Accelerating quantum-safe transition priorities with post-quantum cryptographic readiness and assurance expectations.
Technology Providers
Translating quantum capability into deployable architectures and demonstrating implementation-ready solutions.
Investors
Assessing maturity signals, scalable pathways, and the commercial readiness of the quantum technology landscape.
Academia & Research
Driving research excellence, talent formation, and knowledge exchange at the frontier of quantum science.
Critical Infrastructure Operators
Bringing real institutional requirements and sector constraints into direct engagement with providers and implementation partners.
Programme
Three Days Designed for Decision Quality and Practical Follow-Up
Structured to move from strategic alignment to applied engagement, then into working formats, knowledge exchange, and capability building, supporting tangible outcomes including priority initiatives, implementation pathways, and measurable indicators.
Quantum Futures Forum, Academic Aisle & Vernewell Quantum Fall School
The first day is anchored by the Quantum Futures Forum, delivered through structured roundtables and working formats focused on governance alignment, coordination pathways, and long-term capability planning. Running alongside: the Academic Aisle for research presentations and knowledge exchange, and the Vernewell Quantum Fall School — a structured capability-building programme with two tracks: discovery foundations and technical foundations.
Academic Aisle
Fall School: Discovery Track
Fall School: Technical Track
Roundtables
Main Summit Conference & Exhibition — Day 1
Keynotes and structured dialogues convene decision makers and technical leadership on governance, assurance, integration, and sector adoption sequencing. The integrated exhibition environment operates as the applied capability layer, supported by the EXPO Stage and Demo Pod Pavilion for live demonstrations and solution showcases.
EXPO Stage
Demo Pod Pavilion
B2B Meetup Zone
Main Summit Conference & Exhibition — Day 2
Continued structured dialogues and applied capability demonstrations, with solution briefings and implementation-oriented walkthroughs. Dedicated meeting lounges and partnership sessions enable targeted introductions across institutions, operators, providers, and investors.
Solution Briefings
Meeting Lounges
Partnership Sessions
Partners & Sponsors
Global Participation Shaping the 2026 Edition
A globally recognised cohort of organisations active across quantum computing, communications, security, and enabling software.
Quantum Catalyst Sponsors & Prime Exhibitors
Strategic Partner
Academic Partner
Global Exhibitors & Programme Contributors
Confirmed Speakers
Leadership Shaping Deployment Pathways
H.E. Dr. Mohamed Al Kuwaiti
Head of Cybersecurity for the UAE Government
Dr. Najwa Aaraj
CEO
Technology Innovation Institute & QuantumGate
Prof. Dr. Leandro Aolita
Chief Researcher
Technology Innovation Institute
Marwan Bin Shakar
Chief Technology Officer
e& UAE (formerly Etisalat)
Dr. Khalid Al Naqbi
VP Product & Engineering
Space42
Stefan Lespezeanu
GM, Quantum Communications
Honeywell Aerospace Technologies
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything You Need to Know
Part of
Global Quantum Week
The Quantum Innovation Summit 2026 anchors Global Quantum Week, connecting the Summit with additional capability, learning, and community activations across the UAE and selected online formats.
28 September – 5 October 2026