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Quantum HK 2025

As a pivotal hub fostering international research collaboration between the Greater Bay Area and the rest of the world, Hong Kong serves as a unique intermediary in driving the innovation and translation of quantum technologies. The “International Conference on Quantum Technology 2025” (Quantum HK 2025), hosted by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), has recently concluded, having attracted more than 200 experts, scholars, researchers and industry leaders. The Conference fostered in-depth discussion on cutting-edge breakthroughs and future developments in quantum technologies, further expanding the breadth and depth of academic exchange and academia-industry collaboration. The event’s co-organisers were The University of Hong Kong (HKU), The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK), the Physical Society of Hong Kong, and the Beijing-Hong Kong Academic Exchange Centre. Prof. Christopher CHAO, PolyU Senior Vice President (Research and Innovation) remarked, “As this year marks the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, quantum technologies have become a key agenda item of global interest. Over the past year, breakthroughs in quantum computer, quantum communication and quantum metrology have laid important foundations for the application of artificial intelligence and secure communications. PolyU has successfully established Hong Kong’s first quantum chip-based communication network, completing a quantum encrypted transmission test that spanned a 55km-long optical fibre network—demonstrating Hong Kong’s leadership in quantum innovation. Looking ahead, PolyU will continue to nurture talent, foster interdisciplinary collaboration and accelerate the translation of quantum technology scientific achievements into societal applications, contributing to global quantum development.” Prof. Ai-Qun LIU, the Conference Co-Chairman, Director of the Research Institute for Quantum Technology, Chair Professor of the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, and Hong Kong Global STEM Scholar, noted, “This conference gathered experts bringing insights from academia and industry, building an interdisciplinary platform for exchange and collaboration in quantum technologies. Moving forward, it will continue to unite diverse stakeholders to expedite research translation and industrialisation, injecting new momentum into the development of quantum technologies in Hong Kong, the Greater Bay Area and the Nation.” The Conference was co-chaired by Prof. Ai-Qun Liu, Prof. Oscar DAHLSTEN and Prof. Din-Ping CAI from CityUHK, as well as Prof. Giulio CHIRIBELLA from HKU. There were also multiple keynote talks aimed at facilitating in-depth discussions on quantum computing, quantum information security and metrology. The speakers included: Academician Dapeng YU from the Shenzhen Institute for Quantum Science and Engineering; Prof. Xicheng ZHANG from the University of Rochester; Prof. Guilu LONG from Tsinghua University; Prof. Leong Chuan KWEK from Nanyang Technological University; Prof. Abolfazl BAYAT from the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China; Prof. Tim BYRNES from NYU Shanghai; Prof. Yanoar P. SARWONO from the Agency for Science, Technology and Research, Singapore; Prof. Qi ZHAO from HKU;and Prof. Haidong YUAN from CUHK. Meanwhile, representatives from other leading organisations and companies—including Huawei, QBosoN, SpinQ, Tencent Quantum Lab and Xuntai Quantum Technology—engaged in roundtable discussions, focusing on industrialisation of research outcomes. They also offered forward-looking recommendations on standardisation, modularisation and scalability in quantum technologies, while also emphasising the need toaccelerate the development of a stable and multi-tier talent pipeline to effectively support innovation and growth in the quantum industry. ***END***

IYQ 2025 Special Issue

We are thrilled to announce the upcoming Special Issue for IYQ 2025. This issue will focus on the latest advancements in quantum technology and aims to highlight innovative research contributions in the field. Submission Deadline: June 15 - November 30, 2025 Topics of Interest Include, but Are Not Limited To: Quantum communication and networks Quantum key distribution Integrated Quantum random number generators Quantum computing and computers NISQ quantum algorithms Linear optical quantum computation Distributed quantum computation  Quantum machine learning and AI Quantum photonics chips and circuits  Quantum metrology and sensing  We would like to kindly invite you to submit your papers for consideration for the upcoming Special Issue. This issue will be co-edited by esteemed professionals in the field, including: STEM Chair Professor Ai-Qun Liu Professor David A. W. Hutchinson Professor Leong Chun Kwek Professor Anthony Laing The guideline for submission https://www.nature.com/lsa/. For further information, please contact Dr. Jingze Yuan at yuanjz@ciomp.ac.cn.

PolyU establishes eight JC STEM Labs to drive Hong Kong’s I&T developments

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has received a generous donation of over HKD 74 million from The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust to establish eight Jockey Club (JC) STEM Labs. Spearheaded by distinguished PolyU scholars selected for the HKSAR Government-initiated Global STEM Professorship Scheme, these JC STEM Labs aspire to advance innovative research in the fields of machine learning and computer vision, healthy built environment, innovative light therapy for eye diseases, quantum technology, 2D quantum materials, earth observations, digital oncology care enhancement and genomics in healthcare. PolyU held an inauguration ceremony for the JC STEM Labs on 13 November 2024. The ceremony was officiated by Prof. TENG Jin-Guang, PolyU President; Prof. WONG Wing-tak, PolyU Deputy President and Provost; and Ms Elsie TSANG, Executive Manager, Charities (Talent & Sector Development) of The Hong Kong Jockey Club, together with eight JC STEM Lab Directors. Five labs were led by scholars at the PolyU Academy for Interdisciplinary Research (PAIR), including Prof. CHEN Qingyan, Director of PAIR; Prof. ZHANG Weixiong, Associate Director of PAIR; Prof. LIU Ai-qun, Director of the Research Institute for Quantum Technology (RIQT); Prof. WENG Qihao, Associate Director of the Research Institute for Land and Space (RILS); and Prof. HE Mingguang, Director of the Research Centre for SHARP Vision (RCSV). Press Release: https://polyu.hk/tBGPs   Online coverage: Oriental Daily News - https://polyu.me/3YIQTXR Hong Kong Economic Journal - https://polyu.me/3ADUui4 (subscription required) Sing Tao Daily - https://polyu.me/3O4gw0i Headline Daily - https://polyu.me/4hENG4j Ta Kung Pao - https://polyu.me/3UMMSQV Wen Wei Po - https://polyu.me/4hGON3s Hong Kong Commercial Daily - https://polyu.me/3UHTj83 Dot Dot News - https://polyu.me/48M4uSR Line Today - https://polyu.me/3YIQTXR CCTV - https://polyu.me/3UM8Ljm China News Service - https://polyu.me/4flH617 ifeng.com - https://polyu.me/4fo71oQ sohu - https://polyu.me/3Z27c3B Bauhinia - https://polyu.me/4euUnmA

Establishment of Research Institute for Quantum Technology

We are pleased to announce the establishment of the Research Institute for Quantum Technology (RIQT) with effect from 1 September 2024 as one of the constituent research units of PAIR! RIQT aims to establish PolyU as a leading multidisciplinary research institute in quantum technology and microelectronics, a rapidly growing cutting-edge research area that integrates quantum physics, computer science, mathematics, microelectronics and photonics. Prof. LIU Ai-Qun, Chair Professor of Quantum Engineering and Science of the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE), will lead the Institute as RIQT Director. Prof. Johan F. HOORN, Professor in the Department of Computing, Prof. MAK Man-wai, Professor in the EEE Department, and Prof. ZHANG Xuming, Associate Head and Professor of the Department of Applied Physics, will serve as RIQT Associate Directors.