Q100: A Quantum List of 100 for 100 Years of Quantum

To celebrate World Quantum Day during the International Year of Quantum, The Quantum Insider has compiled a non-exhaustive list and in no particular order of 100 Quantum-related activities, games, events, arts, articles, insights, tools, and research to make everyday a Quantum Day.

1. Google Doodle: World Quantum Day – April 14’s Google Doodle celebrates quantum science with a spinning thaumatrope, symbolizing quantum superposition. The date honors Planck’s constant (4.14×10⁻¹⁵ eV), a fundamental value in quantum physics.

2. World Quantum Day Website – World Quantum Day is a grassroots initiative led by quantum scientists in over 65 countries, encouraging global participation in celebrating quantum science. Open to educators, researchers, artists, and more, it invites locally organized events—from lab tours to art exhibitions—to highlight quantum’s impact on science, society, and culture.

3. WE FELT A STAR DYING – Berlin, Germany – French artist Laure Prouvost’s immersive exhibition at Kraftwerk Berlin blends contemporary art with quantum physics, exploring perception and the fabric of reality. Presented by LAS Art Foundation, the show runs through May 4 as part of the International Year of Quantum.

4. QuanTime Classroom Activities – (QuanTime) – QuanTime offers free 45-minute quantum-themed lessons for middle and high school classrooms throughout April and May. Open to all online, with hands-on kits shipped to U.S. schools, the program is part of the National Q-12 Education Partnership supported by the National Science Foundation.

5. Quantum Computing Playground – (Quantum Playground) – This browser-based WebGL Chrome Experiment offers a GPU-accelerated quantum simulator with a built-in IDE and scripting language. Users can visualize quantum states in 3D, simulate up to 22 qubits, and run algorithms like Grover’s and Shor’s directly in the browser.

6. UNESCO’s International Year of Quantum Science and Technology Website – Originating as a grassroots movement, the International Year of Quantum was launched to mark 100 years since the birth of quantum mechanics and promote global awareness of its societal impact. Officially proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in 2024 with backing from over 70 countries, IYQ 2025 is now supported by major scientific unions and aims to spotlight quantum science’s past, present, and future role in shaping humanity.

7. What YOU Can Do With Quantum Science – (National Q-12 Education Partnership) – Narrated by LeVar Burton, this video from the National Q-12 Education Partnership highlights real-world quantum careers and features voices from scientists, students, and NASA astronaut Josh Cassada. Originally released for WQD 2023, it remains a great way to spark curiosity in 2025 and beyond.

8. This is Quantum – (National Q-12 Education Partnership) – Created for World Quantum Day 2022, this video introduces the basics of quantum science and its societal impact through the voices of scientists and educators. Produced by the National Q-12 Education Partnership with NSF support, it remains a relevant and engaging resource for learners of all ages.

9. Artmajeur Quantum Collection (Artmajeur) -Features hundreds of original artworks inspired by quantum mechanics from artists worldwide.

10. Quantum Computing for the Very Curious – (Quantum Country) – This self-guided series of essays offers a deep, intuitive dive into quantum mechanics and computing, including quantum search and teleportation. Designed for readers with basic linear algebra knowledge, it builds conceptual understanding without requiring advanced physics.

11. The Quantum Cat And The Narrative of The Unthinkable – (The Quantum Insider) – In this guest post, Miriam Meckel and co-authors explore how narratives shape public understanding of quantum computing, warning that popular metaphors like Schrödinger’s Cat can oversimplify or distort its true potential. Drawing on a European research project, the authors argue for clearer, more connected storytelling across politics, business, and media to ensure quantum technology is widely understood and equitably adopted.

12. How to Build a Quantum Circuit: Step-by-Step IBM Qiskit 1.0 – (Q-munity) – This beginner guide walks users through creating their first quantum circuit using Qiskit 1.0, IBM’s updated quantum programming framework. It simplifies setup and execution steps, offering a “Hello World” for new quantum coders exploring the latest tools.

13. IBM Quantum Learning – A self-paced learning portal by IBM with interactive courses and learning paths. Covers basics to advanced topics (quantum protocols, algorithms) with hands-on exercises and earns badges upon completion (requires free IBM account).

14. Quantum Open Source Foundation – A curated selection of the best free learning resources on quantum computing for all skill levels and mirror of the curated list of open source developed quantum software projects hosted on QOSF’s GitHub page.

15. Introduction to Qubits: Part 1 – (The Quantum Insider) – This Quantum Insider article explains what qubits are, how they differ from classical bits, and why they’re central to quantum computing.

16. Introduction to Qubits: Part 2 – (The Quantum Insider) – This follow-up article from The Quantum Insider explores the leading methods for creating qubits, such as superconducting circuits and trapped ions, highlighting their strengths and scalability challenges.

17. European Quantum Industry Consortium (QuIC) Website – QuIC is Europe’s largest quantum industry association, uniting enterprises, startups, researchers, and investors to grow the quantum tech sector. As a nonprofit, it drives policy, strengthens industry foundations, and supports Europe’s leadership in the global quantum market.

18. Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC) – Based at the University of Waterloo, IQC is a global leader in quantum information science, driving innovation in quantum technologies and future economic growth. With over 300 researchers and 29 faculty, IQC fosters international collaborations, supports industry, and trains the next generation of the quantum workforce.

19. Quantum Grove – (quantum-kittens) – Quantum Grove is a browser-based interactive art piece on itch.io set in a serene quantum forest where a qubit controls your view. Blending playful visuals with lo-fi ambience, it offers a relaxing, meditative way to engage with quantum concepts while studying or unwinding.

20. Practical Introduction to Quantum-Safe Cryptography – (IBM) – Offered on the IBM Quantum Learning platform, this free course introduces core concepts in quantum-safe cryptography through interactive lessons and live code examples. Designed for developers, it covers hash functions, symmetric and asymmetric cryptography, and quantum-resilient security techniques.

21. Hello Quantum (IBM) – A mobile puzzle game by IBM that teaches quantum logic using qubits and gates. Players solve grid puzzles representing quantum states.

22. The Qubit Game (Google Quantum AI) – A browser-based clicker game where you build and manage a quantum computer one qubit at a time. Keep qubits stable and upgrade your lab in this fun educational game.

23. Planck’s Constant Poster & Infographic – (NIST) – NIST offers a free printable poster and a four-part infographic to help explain Planck’s constant, the fundamental value behind World Quantum Day. Ideal for classrooms or social media, these resources make quantum science visually accessible.

24. Quantum Industry Coalition Website – The Quantum Industry Coalition advocates for U.S. leadership across quantum technologies including computing, cryptography, communication, and sensing. It emphasizes the critical economic and national security stakes of staying ahead in a globally competitive quantum race.

25. Quantum Tic-Tac-Toe – (QFort, National Cheng Kung University) – Invented by Allan Goff of Novatia Labs, this quantum twist on the classic game uses superposition to introduce core quantum concepts. Designed as a math-free way to explore quantum mechanics, it provides a playful foundation for understanding quantum thinking.

26. Particle in a Box (Georgia Tech) – An interactive game simulating quantum vs. classical physics. Players explore how a “particle” behaves under quantum rules (random jumps) versus classical rolling, through puzzle levels.

27. How to Get Started in Git for Quantum Computing – (Q-munity) – This beginner-friendly tutorial introduces Git as an essential tool for managing quantum computing projects. It demystifies core concepts and helps new users navigate version control with practical tips and clear explanations.

28. Psi & Delta (Georgia Tech) – A two-part adventure game teaching superposition and energy levels. Build models with quantum concepts in part 1, then use photons to change energy levels in part 2, all via a playful platformer interface.

29. What is Entanglement? Stretching Your Mind to Understand Quantum Entanglement — A Guest Post by Carl Kocher – (The Quantum Insider) – In this reprinted piece, physicist Carl Kocher offers a clear and engaging explanation of quantum entanglement, one of the most puzzling yet fundamental phenomena in quantum science. Originally published on Eurekalert and now featured in The Quantum Insider, the article demystifies entanglement’s “weirdness” for curious readers.

30. The Photonic Trail (QPlayLearn) – A single-player browser game with six missions on quantum optics. Hunt for treasure by setting up mirrors, beam splitters, and detectors, learning fundamentals of light–matter interaction.

31. Quantum Game with Photons (Quantum Flytrap) – A web puzzle game featuring photons, mirrors, and detectors. Solve increasingly challenging levels using superposition and interference, right in your browser.

32. Quantum Enigmas – (Institute quantique) – Produced by Institut quantique, this educational video series introduces core quantum computing concepts through classic logic puzzles solved with quantum gates. Aimed at college and university students, it covers qubits, superposition, entanglement, and quantum logic in an engaging, accessible format.

33. Quantum Escape Room (QPlayLearn) – A 3D first-person puzzle where quantum measurement rules apply. Objects change position when unobserved, mimicking the observer effect – find keys and escape using quantum logic (Unity WebGL game).

34. Quantum Playground (QPlayLearn) – An interactive art game visualizing quantum states. Draw a “particle” superposition on a canvas and watch its wave evolve, then click to measure and guess where it collapses – a hands-on demo of superposition and measurement.

35. What’s Next for Quantum Error Correction? – (The Quantum Insider) – In this guest post for The Quantum Insider, Yuval Boger of QuEra highlights the growing shift from physical to logical qubit development as a milestone in advancing quantum error correction. As 2024 marked key progress in stabilizing quantum systems, the focus for 2025 is on scaling these corrections for practical, fault-tolerant quantum computing.

36. Qiskit Quantum Circuit Composer (IBM) – A free drag-and-drop circuit simulator on IBM Quantum Experience. Design quantum circuits with gates on a visual interface and run them on real quantum processors in the cloud.

37. IBM Quantum Lab (IBM) – An online Jupyter notebook environment for quantum programming. Provides free access to write Qiskit code, run experiments on simulators or actual quantum hardware, and explore example notebooks (requires IBM Quantum account).

38. Virtual Lab (Quantum Flytrap) – A no-code online quantum optics lab. Drag and drop lasers, beam splitters, and detectors onto an optical table and simulate experiments in real time (supports up to 4 entangled photons).

39. Decodoku: Quantum Puzzle – A browser-based puzzle game by researchers (Basel) where you solve quantum error-correction challenges. Play for fun or contribute to science by figuring out the best way to correct qubit errors in a quantum computer.

40. Quantum Sudoku (itch.io) – A twist on Sudoku where some cells can be in two numbers at once. Find “entangled pairs” in the 4×4 Sudoku that allow multiple solutions; collapse them correctly to solve the puzzle.

41. Quirk – Quantum Circuit Simulator – An open-source web app for experimenting with small quantum circuits. Simply drag gates onto qubits and Quirk instantly visualizes state vectors, Bloch spheres, and probability distributions up to 16 qubits.

42. Quantum Computing Playground (Google) – A WebGL-based quantum IDE that runs in your browser. It offers a QASM-like scripting language (QScript) to write and simulate circuits up to 22 qubits with GPU acceleration. Includes examples like Grover’s and Shor’s algorithms to tinker with.

43. QRydDemo Interactive Simulator – A quantum computer demonstrator for neutral atoms (University of Stuttgart). Features tutorials on quantum basics and an interactive simulator where you can arrange laser-trapped atoms (qubits) and apply operations, exploring a Rydberg-based quantum processor model.

44. Quantum User Interface (Melbourne QUI) – A browser-based platform with drag-and-drop circuits and rich visualizations. Supports up to 5 qubits with live Bloch spheres, state tables, and probability graphs at each step. Free to use on the cloud with registration.

45. Qiskit Textbook – Learn Quantum Computation Using Qiskit, an open-source online textbook. Provides theory, math, and live code demos in the browser. Readers can execute example circuits and algorithms (like Grover’s or Shor’s) on simulators or real devices through embedded Jupyter notebooks.

46. Microsoft Quantum Katas – A collection of free programming exercises in Q# for learning quantum computing concepts. Each Kata is a notebook with tasks that get progressively harder, covering topics like superposition, entanglement, Grover’s algorithm, etc., with automated testing to check your solutions.

47. How Microsoft and Partners are Shaping the Future of Quantum Computing – (The Quantum Insider) – This article highlights how Microsoft and Atom Computing are advancing quantum systems from experimental stages to logical, scalable platforms ready for real-world applications. Featuring insights from Dr. Krysta Svore and Dr. Ben Bloom, it emphasizes the growing importance of developing quantum-ready software to unlock scientific and commercial value.

48. Azure Quantum Learning Path – Microsoft’s free interactive modules on Microsoft Learn covering quantum basics. Consists of beginner-friendly lessons on qubits, gates, and Q# programming, culminating in running a simple quantum program on the Azure Quantum cloud (uses free credits on signup).

49. Quantum Programming Studio (Quantastica) – A web-based IDE for designing and simulating quantum circuits. Features a drag-drop circuit builder, supports multiple backends (IBM Q, Rigetti, etc.), and can export circuits to Qiskit, Quil, Cirq formats. No coding required to get started.

50. Quantum Inspire (QuTech) – Europe’s cloud quantum platform, free for public use. Offers a 5-qubit transmon quantum processor and a 30+ qubit simulator. Users can create an account to run circuits through a web interface or Python API, and explore example algorithms.

51. Quantum Algorithm Zoo – A curated online catalog of known quantum algorithms. Browse dozens of algorithms (from Grover’s to quantum machine learning), each with references and complexity details. It’s a great free

52. Reimagining Primary Care with Quantum & AI – UK (Article) – In this The Quantum Insider guest post, Arun Nadarasa explores how quantum computing and AI can reshape NHS primary care by supporting preventative, tech-enabled, community-focused models.

53. D-Wave Leap – D-Wave’s quantum annealing cloud service with a free tier. Sign up to get one minute of free QPU access per month on D-Wave’s 2000+ qubit annealers. Includes interactive Jupyter notebooks and documentation to formulate optimization problems and solve them quantumly.

54. QBraind Platform – An in-browser quantum IDE by QBraind that lets you write and run code in multiple languages. It integrates tutorials, a library of algorithm examples, and one-click execution on supported quantum hardware or simulators (community edition is free).

55. Xanadu Quantum Cloud (Xanadu) – Free tier access to Xanadu’s photonic quantum computers. Through the Strawberry Fields interface, users can run quantum optical circuits on 8-qubit photonic QPUs or high-performance simulators. Tutorials and demos for photonic quantum computing are provided on the site.

56. Big Ideas in Quantum For 2025 – (The Quantum Insider) – This The Quantum Insider column explores the evolving quantum landscape, urging the industry to balance hype with readiness, expand beyond computing to sensing and communication, and foster a more diverse, business-savvy workforce. It emphasizes the need for stronger narratives, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and real-world applications as quantum tech matures. From quantum AI to secure communication and hardware foundries, 2025 may be the year quantum begins scaling meaningfully across industries.

57. Google Cirq – An open-source Python library for quantum circuits by Google. Cirq comes with documentation and tutorials demonstrating how to write and simulate algorithms for Google’s superconducting qubit devices. It can be used on Google’s Colab for free, requiring only a Google account.

58. ProjectQ Framework – An open-source quantum computing SDK from ETH Zürich. It allows you to write quantum programs in Python and execute them on a high-performance simulator or translate to other backends. Comes with a tutorial and quantum-toy examples (like games demonstrating quantum search).

59. Quantum Computing Stack Exchange – A community-driven Q&A forum dedicated to quantum computing. Users can ask questions and get answers from experts on topics ranging from basic qubit physics to advanced quantum algorithms. Browsing and contributing is free – an excellent way to learn via real problems others have faced.

60. Awesome Quantum Computing (Quantiki ) – A comprehensive index of quantum computing resources. Includes links to free textbooks, tutorials, software libraries, and videos, all vetted by the community. It’s a one-stop collection for learners to find the next resource to explore.

61. Representing Entanglement with Graphs and Hypergraphs – (The Quantum Insider) – This The Quantum Insider post explains how quantum states involve not just individual qubit properties but also complex multi-qubit correlations that can’t be simplified to pairwise relationships. It introduces the use of graphs and hypergraphs as powerful tools for representing these entangled quantum systems.

62. IQM Quantum Academy – A free online training platform by IQM (a quantum hardware company). It offers structured lessons from quantum computing foundations to algorithms. The content is interactive with exercises, and it’s designed for self-paced learning to prepare students for the “quantum workforce”.

63. Qiskit Global Summer School (IBM) – Two intensive two-week courses offered in 2021 by IBM, whose recorded lectures and lab notebooks are freely available. Topics covered include quantum computing fundamentals (2020) and quantum machine learning (2021). You can watch the video lectures on YouTube and run the provided Jupyter notebooks to follow along with exercises.

64. Q&A with Dr. Stephanie Simmons – (The Quantum Insider) – In this in-depth Q&A, Photonic’s Chief Quantum Officer Dr. Stephanie Simmons discusses how quantum computing—particularly distributed entanglement systems—can revolutionize materials science by solving problems classical systems cannot.

65. Quantum Computing for the Determined (YouTube/M. Nielsen) – A free 20-part video lecture series by Dr. Michael Nielsen. It starts from scratch with qubits and gates, and builds up to quantum algorithms. Accompanying transcripts and code snippets are available, making it easy to follow along and code basic quantum programs.

66. Introducción a la Computación Cuántica (IBM SkillsBuild, Español) – A Spanish-language introduction to quantum computing offered on IBM’s SkillsBuild platform. Covers fundamental concepts (qubits, gates, algorithms) in Spanish, through free self-paced modules (audit without certificate is free).

67. Algoritmos Cuánticos Variacionales (Spanish MOOC) – An advanced course (in Spanish) on variational quantum algorithms. Provided as an open online course, it assumes prior knowledge of quantum basics and delves into VQE, QAOA and other hybrid quantum-classical algorithms. Great for Spanish-speaking learners aiming for cutting-edge topics.

68. Quantum Coalition Hackathon – An annual student-run quantum coding competition organized by Yale, Oxford and other universities. Free to join virtually, it provides beginner-friendly quantum programming challenges and lectures. Even if you miss the live event, they often release challenge prompts and solutions for self-study after the hackathon.

69. Rigetti Forest SDK – Rigetti’s free toolkit for quantum computing. Forest includes the PyQuil library for programming Rigetti’s superconducting qubit devices and a quantum virtual machine (QVM) simulator. Developers can sign up for free to get small amounts of time on Rigetti’s quantum cloud and run example algorithms provided in the documentation.

70. Google’s Quantum AI Resources – Google provides free learning resources like their Cirq documentation and tutorials, and an open source library of quantum algorithms. Aspiring developers can experiment with Google’s Quantum Virtual Machine (on Colab notebooks) and learn how Google’s Sycamore processor is programmed, all without cost.

71. ProjectQ Simulator – An open-source quantum simulator and compiler framework. It allows you to write quantum programs in Python and execute them on a high-performance simulator backend. ProjectQ’s website offers a free tutorial, and you can run ProjectQ notebooks on free cloud platforms (like Binder or Colab) to simulate quantum circuits up to dozens of qubits.

72. Qiskit SDK & Documentation – IBM’s open-source quantum programming library is completely free. The Qiskit Documentation includes an extensive tutorial section, from “Hello Quantum World” to implementing quantum algorithms. You can even use Qiskit without local install via the IBM Quantum Lab (entry #13).

73. Democratizing Superconducting Quantum Design – (The Quantum Insider) – In this The Quantum Insider guest post, Mohamed Hassan of Keysight Technologies argues that superconducting quantum design must shift from niche, improvised workflows to scalable, standardized EDA practices. By adopting tools and methods from RF and systems design, the quantum field can accelerate development and broaden participation.

74. Quantum Computing for High Schoolers (Qubit by Qubit) – Qubit by Qubit offers a free introductory course designed for high school students. It spans several months, covering quantum history, math foundations, and basic algorithms with student-friendly teaching (registration required, but the course is free). Even outside the live course, Qubit by Qubit provides free webinars and quantum career panels geared towards younger learners.

75. Thomas Wong’s Textbook (free PDF) – Introduction to Classical and Quantum Computing by Thomas G. Wong is a free textbook available as PDF (A guide to online resources for learning quantum computing – NQCC) (A guide to online resources for learning quantum computing – NQCC). It starts from classical computing principles and builds up to quantum algorithms, with a focus on explaining the math behind quantum circuits in an accessible way. Great for self-study with exercises included.

76. Democratizing Superconducting Quantum Design – (The Quantum Insider) – In this guest post, Mohamed Hassan of Keysight Technologies argues that superconducting quantum design must shift from niche, improvised workflows to scalable, standardized EDA practices. By adopting tools and methods from RF and systems design, the quantum field can accelerate development and broaden participation.

77. Quantum Chess – A game that combines chess with quantum moves (superposition of pieces). A demo version of Quantum Chess is available for free (on certain app stores and platforms). It’s a unique way to develop quantum intuition – you must plan for pieces that might be in multiple places until observed!

78. Entanglion (Quantum Board Game) – An open-source board game about quantum computing that you can download and print for free. While not online, it’s an activity you can play with friends. Players cooperate as quantum researchers to build a quantum computer, using resource tokens and “entangled” moves. The rules and print files are freely available on GitHub.

79. PhET Quantum Simulations – (University of Colorado at Boulder) – Interactive physics sims let you play with quantum phenomena (e.g., observing a particle tunneling through a barrier) which underlie quantum computing. These visual simulations build intuition for quantum behavior in a hands-on way.

80. Quantum Governance: The Need for Policy Innovation in Technology Regulation – (The Quantum Insider) – In this guest post, Brian Moscioni argues that quantum technologies are advancing faster than current regulatory frameworks can manage, posing urgent governance challenges. He calls for integrated, multilateral cooperation between public and private sectors to address the dual-use nature of quantum and ensure innovation doesn’t outpace oversight. As quantum computing transforms global power dynamics, policymaking must evolve in tandem to shape its impact responsibly.

81. Coding with Qiskit (YouTube series) – A series of short, free YouTube tutorials by IBM Quantum engineers that teach you how to program different quantum algorithms in Qiskit. Each episode (about 5–10 minutes) walks through a quantum computing concept and related code. It’s a quick interactive way to pick up practical quantum coding skills.

82. A Brief History of Quantum – (Pursuit) – This article from Pursuit by University of Melbourne Professor Steven Prawer traces the evolution of quantum theory, from Planck’s and Einstein’s early discoveries to Heisenberg’s uncertainty principle and the development of quantum mechanics. It highlights how these groundbreaking ideas have led to transformative technologies like semiconductors, lasers, and quantum computing, reshaping our understanding of reality.

83. CERN Openlab Quantum Computing Lectures – (CERN) – This free 2020 lecture series by CERN Openlab offers a practical introduction to quantum computing, led by Prof. Elias Fernandez-Combarro Alvarez. Covering core concepts, algorithm implementation, and real-device access via IBM and D-Wave, it remains a valuable on-demand resource.

84. Introduction to Post-Quantum Cryptography – (The Quantum Insider) – This article from The Quantum Insider explains why organizations must prepare now for post-quantum cryptography, highlighting emerging threats to classical encryption. It explores key approaches, case studies, and leading companies driving the transition to quantum-resilient security solutions.

85. Spanish Webinar Series – “Computación Cuántica para Todos” – Several Spanish-speaking universities and organizations (like quantum México) have free webinar series on YouTube. These typically cover introductory concepts in an accessible way. Watching these and answering the live quiz questions (even after the fact) can be a good self-test of your understanding, all content provided gratis.

86. Latin America is Delivering Quantum Technology: It’s Time to Recognize It! – (The Quantum Insider) – In this guest post, Paulina Assmann, CEO of SeQure Quantum, challenges outdated perceptions by showcasing Latin America’s leadership in quantum innovation, including real-time quantum random number generators. She argues that the region is not just adopting technology but actively shaping the global quantum landscape, and calls for greater recognition of its contributions.

87. Quantum Error Correction Playground – (Decedoku) – An interactive game developed by Dr James Wootton, a quantum error correction researcher at the University of Basel that lets you simulate simple quantum error-correcting codes. . It is supported by the NCCR QSIT.

88. Quantum Hardware Explorer (IBM) – On the IBM Quantum platform, the Hardware Explorer is a free feature that visualizes real quantum processor topology and qubit properties. It’s an interactive activity to click through qubits on a device, see their calibration data (T1, T2 times, error rates) and understand hardware constraints. This gamifies learning hardware specifics – for instance, you might challenge yourself to find the two qubits with the highest entanglement fidelity on a chip.

89. Quantum Communication Networks — The Next Frontier in Secure And Efficient Data Transfer – (The Quantum Insider) – In this The Quantum Insider guest post, Yoann Jestin and Len Zapalowski argue that quantum communication networks (QCNs) are essential for secure data transfer and will serve as the backbone of the broader quantum ecosystem. They emphasize the urgent need to accelerate QCN development ahead of mainstream quantum computing to ensure secure, interconnected quantum infrastructure.

90. Quantum Code Golf – Inspired by programming contests, quantum code golf challengestask you with accomplishing a goal (like preparing a certain quantum state) using the fewest gates or shortest code. Competing in these challenges is free and pushes you to creatively optimize quantum circuits – an excellent brain exercise that improves your command of quantum operations.

91. The Quantum Revolution and Artificial Intelligence: Threats or Solutions for Cybersecurity? – (The Quantum Insider) – In this The Quantum Insider guest post, SeQure Quantum CEO Paulina Assmann discusses a recent quantum decryption milestone and its implications for cybersecurity. While 2048-bit RSA remains safe for now, the rapid progress in quantum computing highlights the urgent need for quantum-resistant cryptographic solutions.

92. YouTube: “Quantum Computing – A 30-minute Primer” (a16z) – A free concise video by Andreessen Horowitz (VC firm) that manages to interactively explain quantum computing in 29 minutes. The video pauses to ask the viewer thought questions (like “what do you think happens if we measure now?”), giving you a chance to predict outcomes before it explains. It’s a self-guided interactive quiz embedded in a fast-paced intro video.

93. Joint ICTP-Lincei Conference on Quantum Science and Technology – Trieste, Italy – Held May 28–30, this special conference celebrates the International Year of Quantum with sessions on the history, societal impact, and key advances in quantum science. Co-hosted by ICTP and the Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei, the event brings together a broad scientific audience in Trieste.

94. Building the Quantum Workforce – (The Quantum Insider) – In the International Year of Quantum, this article highlights global efforts to grow a diverse, skilled quantum workforce through education, gamified learning, and interdisciplinary programs. Initiatives like Quantum Odyssey, new university degrees, and training platforms from Microsoft, IBM, and Q-CTRL are equipping the next generation for the quantum era.

95. Quantum Now / Ici Quantique – Montreal, Canada – Taking place June 18–19 at the Grand Quay of the Port of Montreal, this sponsor-free executive forum explores the strategic landscape of the quantum economy. With a focus on industry readiness, global collaboration, and practical adoption, it offers senior leaders insight into quantum’s real-world impact and innovation pathways.

96. Quantum Crossroads – Dunedin, New Zealand – Held July 7–8 at Tūhura, Otago Museum, this global event explores the intersection of quantum science with arts, culture, and creative technologies. Sponsored by the International Year of Quantum, it brings together diverse voices to examine how quantum ideas inspire and integrate with broader human expression.

97. Quantum Innovation 2025 – Osaka, Japan – Taking place July 29 to August 2, this international symposium gathers researchers and industry leaders to share breakthroughs across quantum computing, sensing, cryptography, and communication. Hosted by the Japanese government and key quantum alliances, it fosters global collaboration and insight into emerging trends and technological demands.

98. ARC-EDS Global Quantum Education Event – Accra, Ghana – Held August 5–7 at the Accra International Conference Center, this IYQ 2025 Global Event will promote quantum education as part of the Africa Regional Conference on Education and Skills Development. The program focuses on advancing quantum literacy and innovation to address youth unemployment through future-ready skills.

99. 5th International Conference on the History of Quantum Physics – Salvador, Brazil – From August 11–14, this event revives the “HQ” conference series in honor of quantum mechanics’ centenary and the International Year of Quantum. Hosted in Salvador, it brings together historians and physicists to reflect on the scientific, philosophical, and cultural evolution of quantum theory.

100. The Ethical, Legal, and Social Aspects of Quantum Technologies – Mexico City, Mexico – Taking place September 10–11 at Tecnológico de Monterrey, this event explores how to broaden global ownership of quantum technologies through ethical, legal, and social frameworks. Special focus is given to the needs and contexts of underdeveloped and developing regions worldwide.