Open Forum: Understanding Quantum Reality | World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026

Quantum technologies are rapidly moving from theory to reality. As research progresses, the scientific community faces growing challenges in scalability, standardization and ethical governance. How can researchers, educators and policy-makers build the knowledge frameworks and interdisciplinary collaborations needed to guide these transformative technologies responsibly? Speakers: Andrew McLaughlin, John Martinis, Kimberly Budil, Paul Alivisatos, Lene Oddershede, Josephine Teo The 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum will provide a crucial space to focus on the fundamental principles driving trust, including transparency, consistency and accountability. This Annual Meeting will welcome over 100 governments, all major international organizations, 1000 Forum’s Partners, as well as civil society leaders, experts, youth representatives, social entrepreneurs, and news outlets. The World Economic Forum is the International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation. The Forum engages the foremost political, business, cultural and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. We believe that progress happens by bringing together people from all walks of life who have the drive and the influence to make positive change. World Economic Forum Website ► http://www.weforum.org/ Facebook ►   / worldeconomicforum   YouTube ►    / wef   Instagram ►   / worldeconomicforum   X ►   / wef   LinkedIn ►   / world-economic-forum   TikTok ►   / worldeconomicforum   Flipboard ► https://flipboard.com/@WEF #Davos2026 #WorldEconomicForum #wef26