100 Years Quantum

Hello Twitter! This is the inaugural thread of 100 Years Quantum, where we will set the scene by reviewing the state of the discipline up to 1900. 1900-1923 will be covered soon after. We've got some catching up to do, but the best is very much yet to come. Read on! ⚛️🧵[1/13]

Day 1 of the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology #IYQ Opening Ceremony at UNESCO HQ in Paris was a huge success! Thank you to Sir Peter Knight for co-chairing the Steering Committee and helping us close out an inspiring first day. We look forward to keeping the momentum going as we embark on this exciting year of quantum science and technology! Visit our website to find an upcoming event near you: #QuantumYear" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">quantum2025.org/.#QuantumYear

@QuantumYear2025 @UN @UNESCO @UN_SDG She says "the future of quantum science and technology is being written, just, right now". Her plea to the audience is to move forward with vision and determination, in making quantum innovation a force for the good of all! The Opening Ceremony is now closed! 🇺🇳

@QuantumYear2025 @UN @UNESCO @UN_SDG Brito makes specific mention of the young people across the African continent and in her home country, Mozambique 🇲🇿, a rapidly growing workforce with a thirst for knowledge who should be brought into the quantum innovation sphere.

Day 2 of the @QuantumYear2025 Opening Ceremony has begun! Today's programme is shorter than Day 1, so we'll cover the details in one long thread starting here 🧵#IYQ2025