Symposium on Quantum Computing on 14th october, 2025

The Quantum Technology Group of Assam Don Bosco University organized QuantumNext-2025, a One-Day Symposium on “Quantum Computing: Computing for the Next Century” on 14th October 2025 at the Azara Campus. The event was conducted in hybrid mode, with the resource person attending online and participants attending offline. The symposium was organized to commemorate the UNESCO International Year of Quantum Science and Technology 2025 (IYQ-2025). The primary objective of the event was to introduce students and researchers to the fundamentals of quantum computing, highlight emerging applications, and promote awareness of research and career opportunities in quantum technologies.

The program began with a welcome address by Dr. Sanjib Kalita, who emphasized the global significance of quantum technologies and their growing relevance in modern science and engineering. This was followed by the inaugural speech delivered by Prof. Manoranjan Kalita, Director, School of Technology, who appreciated the initiative and highlighted the importance of emerging technologies.

The distinguished resource person, Dr. Harish Sahu, Scientist-F at DRDO, delivered two technical sessions. The first session covered fundamental concepts including qubits, superposition, entanglement, quantum gates, and key quantum algorithms such as Shor’s and Grover’s algorithms. The second session focused on practical exposure, where participants were introduced to quantum programming tools such as IBM Qiskit and the IBM Quantum Platform.

The symposium witnessed enthusiastic participation from 117 attendees representing various academic institutions. The audience comprised undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral students, along with faculty members and research scholars.

An interactive discussion session allowed participants to engage with the resource person on topics related to research directions, practical challenges, and career prospects in quantum technologies.

The key outcomes of the symposium included enhanced understanding of quantum computing concepts, exposure to practical quantum tools, and increased awareness of opportunities in the quantum domain.

In conclusion, QuantumNext-2025 successfully provided a valuable academic platform for knowledge sharing and intellectual interaction, contributing to the development of interest and awareness in quantum computing.