State Director, Technical Education, Ganesh Kumar on Wednesday (November 26) outlined the operational roadmap of Amaravati Quantum Valley and explained the government’s mission to position the State as a leading hub for quantum research, innovation and talent development.
He was delivering a guest lecture titled ‘Curious about Quantum?’, jointly organised by Qubitech, Hyderabad, and Washington Institute for STEM Entrepreneurship and Research (WISER), the U.S., in partnership with the Government of Andhra Pradesh, at VIT-AP University in Amaravati.
The objective of the event was to introduce students and the faculty to the emerging world of quantum technologies and their transformative impact on the future.
Vice-Chancellor, VIT-AP University, P. Arulmozhivarman emphasised the growing relevance of quantum technologies in the current technological landscape. He spoke about how advancements in this domain are poised to revolutionise computing, cybersecurity and scientific research.
Dean, School of Computer Science and Engineering, VIT-AP University, S. Sudhakar Ilango highlighted the importance of fostering industry-academia collaborations to expose students to cutting-edge domains.
Vardaan Sahgal from WISER, in his key note, introduced the participants to the fundamentals of quantum technology, its real-world applications and the future opportunities available through specialised training programmes and quantum learning pathways.
The session concluded with an interactive question and answer segment led by founder of Qubitech, Hyderabad, Prudhvi. Answering queries from the participants, he discussed emerging possibilities in the quantum sector and encouraged students to explore career and research prospects in this rapidly evolving field.
The event marked a significant step in strengthening Andhra Pradesh’s vision for quantum innovation and provided exposure to VIT-AP students eager to explore next-generation technologies.
Published – November 26, 2025 08:35 pm IST
