Dr. Amr Talaat inagurates inaugurated the Quantum Technology workshop
H.E. Dr. Amr Talaat, Minister of Communications and Information Technology, inaugurated the workshop "Quantum Technology: Opportunities and Challenges – From Egypt’s Perspective", organized by Egypt University of Informatics (EUI) at the Knowledge City in the New Administrative Capital. The two-day workshop, held under the auspices of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology from February 17 to 18, brought together a distinguished group of experts, researchers, and specialists, along with representatives from UNESCO, the Federation of Arab Scientific Research Councils affiliated with the Arab League, the ISESCO (Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization), and IEEE Region 8, which includes 59 countries across Africa, Europe, the Arab world, and Asia, in addition to the Africa Center for Development.
Quantum technology is an emerging field that leverages the principles of quantum mechanics to revolutionize industries and business sectors far beyond the capabilities of traditional computing. It also significantly enhances the potential of artificial intelligence. Key branches of this technology include quantum computing, quantum encryption, quantum internet, and quantum sensing.
The workshop aimed to explore the transformative potential of quantum technologies in the Egyptian context, discuss emerging research trends, examine their impact on key industries in Egypt, and raise awareness about the importance of quantum technologies and their influence on the future of cybersecurity and digital infrastructure in the country.
This workshop was one of the activities held in celebration of the “International Year of Quantum Science and Technology 2025,” which marks 100 years since the development of quantum mechanics. The year aims to increase public awareness of the importance and impact of quantum science and its applications across various aspects of life.
In his speech, Dr. Amr Talaat emphasized the Ministry's commitment to harnessing various technologies—including quantum technology, artificial intelligence, and the Internet of Things—to create positive developmental impacts on society. He noted that quantum computing has progressed rapidly in recent years, driven by advances in digital infrastructure that now enable an unprecedented number of complex calculations, with the potential for significant societal and developmental benefits.
Dr. Talaat highlighted the wide range of quantum computing applications, including personalized medicine, agricultural technology, financial technology, water resource management, accurate weather forecasting, encryption and secure communication, and the ability to decrypt data encrypted by traditional systems. He also stressed the importance of developing quantum-resilient cybersecurity frameworks and building a broad, deeply trained talent pool in quantum computing.
He further emphasized the need to formulate a clear vision of the uses and key applications of this powerful technology, which was previously beyond human reach, in order to leverage it for sustainable development not only in Egypt but across the region and the world.
Dr. Talaat added that EUI's organization of this workshop on quantum technology reflects the Ministry’s vision for the university—to become a beacon of informatics, a knowledge bridge between the present and the future, and a platform where academic theories are transformed into innovations that serve humanity and advance human knowledge. He expressed his hope that the workshop would foster serious scientific dialogue on the capabilities of quantum technologies and the best ways to benefit from them.