# Impact & insights Here you will find all pertinent publications and valuable insights related to Quantum technologies from the Quantum Economy Network members and other experts ## Publications ## Featured Content ### Quantum for Energy and Utilities: Key Opportunities for Energy Transition Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/publications/quantum-for-energy-and-utilities-key-opportunities-for-energy-transition/) ### Piloting the Quantum Economy Blueprint: Lessons from Saudi Arabia Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/publications/piloting-the-quantum-economy-blueprint-lessons-from-saudi-arabia/) ### Quantum Technologies: Strategic Imperatives for Health and Healthcare Leaders Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/publications/quantum-technologies-strategic-imperatives-for-health-and-healthcare-leaders/) ### Quantum Technologies: Key Opportunities for Advanced Manufacturing and Supply Chains Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/publications/quantum-technologies-key-opportunities-for-advanced-manufacturing-and-supply-chains/) ### Quantum Technologies: Key Strategies and Opportunities for Financial Services Leaders Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/publications/quantum-technologies-key-strategies-and-opportunities-for-financial-services-leaders/) ### Quantum Technologies: Key Strategies and Opportunities for ICT Leaders Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/publications/quantum-technologies-key-strategies-and-opportunities-for-ict-leaders/) ### Embracing the Quantum Economy: A Pathway for Business Leaders Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/publications/embracing-the-quantum-economy-a-pathway-for-business-leaders/) ### Quantum for Society: Meeting the Ambition of the SDGs Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/publications/quantum-for-society-fulfilling-the-promise-of-the-sdgs/) ### Quantum Economy Blueprint When ordering food or beverages to go, customers can opt for a reusable revolv cup. A deposit is placed on the cup, which will be paid back upon return at a drop-off station or to any participating café. Revolv provides users with incentives, including discounts, to opt for a revolv cup [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/publications/quantum-economy-blueprint/) ### Quantum Security for the Financial Sector: Informing Global Regulatory Approaches When ordering food or beverages to go, customers can opt for a reusable revolv cup. A deposit is placed on the cup, which will be paid back upon return at a drop-off station or to any participating café. Revolv provides users with incentives, including discounts, to opt for a revolv cup [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/publications/quantum-security-for-the-financial-sector-informing-global-regulatory-approaches/) ### Quantum Computing Governance Principles Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/publications/quantum-computing-governance-principles/) ### Transitioning to a Quantum-Secure Economy When ordering food or beverages to go, customers can opt for a reusable revolv cup. A deposit is placed on the cup, which will be paid back upon return at a drop-off station or to any participating café. Revolv provides users with incentives, including discounts, to opt for a revolv cup [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/publications/transitioning-to-a-quantum-secure-economy/) ### State of Quantum Computing: Building a Quantum Economy When ordering food or beverages to go, customers can opt for a reusable revolv cup. A deposit is placed on the cup, which will be paid back upon return at a drop-off station or to any participating café. Revolv provides users with incentives, including discounts, to opt for a revolv cup [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/publications/state-of-quantum-computing-building-a-quantum-economy/) ### Quantum Readiness Toolkit: Building a Quantum-Secure Economy When ordering food or beverages to go, customers can opt for a reusable revolv cup. A deposit is placed on the cup, which will be paid back upon return at a drop-off station or to any participating café. Revolv provides users with incentives, including discounts, to opt for a revolv cup [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/publications/quantum-readiness-toolkit-building-a-quantum-secure-economy/) ### Global Future Council on Quantum Computing Frequently Asked Questions Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. 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[Read more](https://www3.weforum.org/docs/WEF_Global_Future_Council_on_Quantum_Computing.pdf) ## Videos ### Open Forum: Understanding Quantum Reality, Annual Meeting 2026 [Watch](https://www.weforum.org/open-forum/sessions/open-forum-understanding-quantum-reality/) ### Why Quantum Is Around the Corner and Why It Is Not, Annual Meeting 2026 [Watch](https://www.weforum.org/meetings/world-economic-forum-annual-meeting-2026/sessions/why-quantum-is-around-the-corner-and-why-it-is-not/) ### From High-Performance Computing to High-Performance Problem Solving, Annual Meeting 2025 [Watch](https://www.weforum.org/meetings/world-economic-forum-annual-meeting-2025/sessions/from-high-performance-computing-to-high-performance-problem-solving/) ### The Nexus of Innovation, Annual Meeting of the Global Future Councils 2024 [Watch](https://www.weforum.org/events/annual-meeting-of-the-global-future-councils-2024/sessions/the-nexus-of-innovation/) ### Quantum's Black Swan, Annual Meeting 2024 [Watch](https://www.weforum.org/events/world-economic-forum-annual-meeting-2024/sessions/quantums-black-swan-event/) ### Quantum Leaps, Annual Meeting of the Global Future Councils 2023 [Watch](https://www.weforum.org/events/annual-meeting-of-the-global-future-councils-2023/sessions/quantum-leaps/) ### The Quantum Tipping Point, Annual Meeting 2023 [Watch](https://cn.weforum.org/event_player/a0P68000000ZvnvEAC/sessions/the-quantum-tipping-point/) ### The Brave New Quantum Economy, Annual Meeting 2022 [Watch](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mt2AMZrUl1s) ### Issue Briefing 2021: What's Next for Quantum Computing? [Watch](https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2021/08/issue-briefing-what-s-next-for-quantum-computing/) ### Experts Explain | Jack Hidary | What to expect from quantum computing? [Watch](https://www.weforum.org/videos/quantum-tech-cybersecurity-jack-hidary-experts-explain/) ## Exclusive Content for Forum Digital Members ### Quantum Technology SI Series, Fourth Edition [Watch](https://toplink.weforum.org/sessions/a0WTG000000vYjM2AU/quantum-for-financial-services) ### Quantum Technology SI Series, Third Edition [Watch](https://toplink.weforum.org/sessions/a0WTG000000sYuL2AU/quantum-for-healthcare) ### Quantum Technology SI Series, Second Edition [Watch](https://toplink.weforum.org/sessions/a0WTG000000T7ZB2A0/innovation-and-quantum-technology) ### Horizon Scan: Quantum Applied, Annual Meeting 2025 [Watch](https://toplink.weforum.org/event-mode/a0PTG0000010A5G2AU/sessions/a0WTG000000WaBd2AK/horizon-scan-quantum-applied) ### Quantum Technology SI Series, First Edition [Watch](https://toplink.weforum.org/sessions/a0WTG000000Bbtt2AC/quantum-technology) ## Social videos ## These quantum start-ups are helping to build the future of computing ## These 2 start-ups are showing the power of quantum algorithms outside the lab ## Quantum technology could help make aircraft stronger and safer. Here's how ## 3 ways quantum technologies could transform global industries ## These 2 innovators are using quantum technology to transform healthcare ## These quantum start-ups are making mining more sustainable ## How quantum unpredictability is making our data safer ## 3 skills students need for a quantum future ## These quantum start-ups are tackling global water challenges ## 3 ways quantum technologies are poised to transform the world of finance ## Quantum computing will soon crack today's encryption methods. What safeguards do businesses need? ## The UK is testing quantum technology to make satellite communications ‘virtually unhackable’ ## These 10 start-ups are harnessing the power of quantum technologies ## Quantum computers could soon be used to discover new medicines ## What are quantum technologies? How can they build a better world? ## Quantum for Society Challenge ## Blogs ## Featured Content ### 5 lessons from piloting the Quantum Economy Blueprint in Saudi Arabia [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/stories/2026/04/quantum-economy-blueprint-saudi-arabia/) ### How quantum technologies are being tested to strengthen energy systems Energy systems are facing growing pressure from rising demand, geopolitical uncertainty and increasingly complex operations. As grids become more dynamic and interconnected, some challenges are becoming harder to model, optimize and secure using traditional tools alone. Quantum technologies are being tested as complementary tools to address specific, high-value problems across energy systems. The World Economic Forum's white paper, Quantum for Energy and Utilities: Key Opportunities for Energy Transition, developed in collaboration with Aramco, takes a practical view of this opportunity. [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/stories/2026/04/how-quantum-technologies-are-being-tested-to-strengthen-energy-systems/) ### Why the quantum revolution risks leaving women behind – and what to do about it Quantum technologies offer immense global benefits but we must proactively include women to avoid bias. Persistent gender gaps in physics and computer science translate into lower female workforce participation in quantum. A more inclusive quantum economy starts with each individual decision maker choosing to act. [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/stories/2026/03/quantum-revolution-gender-divide/) ### Why quantum security is a question leaders cannot ignore right now Quantum computing isn't ready to break cryptography yet, but that doesn't mean it doesn't already have risks. The 'harvest now, decrypt later' threat model could mean businesses' data is already vulnerable. Security leaders, acting now to deliver quantum safety is imperative. [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/stories/2026/02/quantum-security-question-leaders-cannot-ignore/) ### Quantum-safe migration: Why now is an opportunity to modernize cryptography for the new age [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/stories/2026/01/quantum-safe-migration-cryptography-cybersecurity/) ### How can we scale quantum computing in the most energy-efficient way? [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/stories/2026/01/how-can-we-scale-quantum-computing-in-the-most-energy-efficient-way/) ### Fusion energy to quantum computing: Frontier technologies are already redefining leadership [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/stories/2026/01/how-frontier-technologies-are-redefining-leadership/) ### From quantum to climate: the frontier tech stories that defined 2025 [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/stories/2025/12/the-top-frontier-tech-stories-from-2025/) ### Quantum vs AI in healthcare: How they differ and why leaders must prepare for convergence [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/stories/2025/12/quantum-vs-ai-healthcare-how-they-differ-and-why-leaders-must-prepare-for-convergence/?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=WEF26) ### How upskilling quantum talent will prepare us for a quantum-safe future Quantum technologies are already revolutionizing use cases across industries and advancing the Sustainable Development Goals, while jeopardizing our most sensitive data. Quantum ecosystems require a diverse set of skills, ranging from engineers to business, technicians to physicists. The industry is experiencing a growing talent gap across roles. Organizations must align technology adoption with workforce development by investing in training, fostering cross-sector partnerships and collaborating through global initiatives such as the Quantum Economy Network. [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/stories/2025/11/upskilling-quantum-talent/) ### What every manufacturing and supply chain leader should know about quantum technologies Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/stories/2025/10/what-every-manufacturing-leader-know-about-quantum-technologies/) ### These are the Nobel Prize winners of 2025 – and why their work matters The 2025 Nobel Prize winners have now all been announced – including three economists recognized for showing how technology drives sustained economic growth. Another three were awarded the Physics Prize for their achievements in quantum mechanics – 100 years after the discipline was first developed. From economics to peace, here's what you need to know about this year's Nobel laureates – and why their work matters. [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/stories/2025/10/nobel-prize-winners-2025-why-their-work-matters/) ### Quantum in focus: how finance is adapting and what else to watch in frontier tech The year 2025 has been declared the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, marking a turning point in how quantum innovation is shaping economies and industries.In this edition of the Frontier Technologies & Innovation wrapper, we focus on the financial sector, where banks are rethinking cybersecurity in response to the quantum era. Later in this issue, we’ll also spotlight Haiqu, one of this year’s World Economic Forum Technology Pioneers, to see how startups are accelerating progress toward practical quantum advantage. [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/stories/2025/09/cybersecurity-in-the-quantum-age-and-other-frontier-technologies/) ### Quantum leaps: 3 ways banks can harness next-gen technologies for financial services Applications of quantum technologies are already being piloted by the financial services sector, with a number of key use cases.A new report from the World Economic Forum highlights the opportunities for financial institutions, while addressing the risks.From fraud detection and encryption to risk forecasting, here are three potential shifts to watch in the quantum era. [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/stories/2025/07/banking-quantum-era-fraud-detection-risk-forecasting-financial-services/) ### 10 quantum startups win the World Economic Forum’s Quantum for Sustainability challenge Ten innovative startups were recognized for their quantum solutions tackling global sustainability challenges, announced on World Quantum Day in Riyadh. The winners focus on addressing critical issues such as climate change, water scarcity, and healthcare through cutting-edge quantum technologies. The challenge highlights how quantum technologies can drive impactful advancements in fields like sensing, computing, security and materials discovery. [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/stories/2025/04/10-startups-quantum-sustainability-challenge/) ### What is 'quantum advantage' and how can businesses benefit from it? Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/stories/2025/04/what-is-the-quantum-advantage-and-how-can-we-nurture-the-global-talent-to-make-it-a-reality/) ### The quantum revolution is just around the corner. How can business benefit? Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/stories/2025/01/quantum-technology-business/) ### How Saudi Arabia is moving towards a quantum economy Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/stories/2025/01/how-saudi-arabia-is-moving-towards-a-quantum-economy/) ### Microchips – their past, present and future Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/stories/2025/01/ai-drives-microchip-technology/) ### How quantum computing is changing drug development at the molecular level Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/stories/2025/01/quantum-computing-drug-development/) *...and 10 more items*