The Quantum Hackathon at SESAME is an innovative, collaborative event bringing together researchers, engineers, students, and innovators to explore cutting-edge applications of quantum technologies. This initiative is jointly organized by SESAME (Synchrotron-light for Experimental Science and Applications in the Middle East), CERN, and the Open Quantum Institute (OQI).
Objectives:
- Promote awareness and understanding of quantum technologies.
- Encourage collaboration between regional and international scientific communities.
- Address real-world challenges using quantum computing and related approaches.
- Build capacity in the Middle East and beyond for quantum innovation
Organizing committee members:
- Ahmed Shawky Moussa – Cairo University – HPC Expert and University Professor
- Akram Sa'ud Harahsheh – Ambassador, Permanent Representative of Jordan to UN – Ambassador
- Arafat Awajan – RSS, PSUT – Vice President for Scientific Research and University Professor
- Hanina Ben Bernou – Delegation of the EU to the HKJ – Attaché – Green Business, Innovation and Connectivity
- Karl Jansen – DESY / CyI – Head of CQTA and Researcher at CASTORC
- Martin Gastal – CERN – Adviser for MENA region
- Mua’ad M. Abu-Faraj – University of Jordan (UJ) – University Professor
- Yasser Jararweh – Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST) – University Professor
- Andrea Lausi, Scientific Director , SESAME
- Atef Elkadime , Administrative Director , SESAME
- Salman Matalgah Group head, Scientific Computing & Systems Communication
- Mustafa Alzubi , Group head, Data Collection and Analysis
- Audrey Himmer, apacity Building Project Manager, Open Quantum Institute (OQI)
