Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy (ADMA), the region’s premier institution for maritime education and part of AD Ports Group – a leading global facilitator of trade, logistics, and industry – will host the Quantum Maritime Conference 2025 at its Mussafah campus in Abu Dhabi on 8–9 October 2025.
Organised in partnership with Vernewell Group, a global leader in innovation strategy and deep technology solutions, the event will spotlight the transformative role of quantum technologies in shaping the future of the maritime sector.
The conference will convene leading figures from the UAE, international scientists, and senior industry executives to examine how quantum-enabled innovations can redefine maritime operations. Sessions will feature live case studies on quantum optimisation for ports, showcasing algorithms that reduce vessel turnaround times and enhance fuel efficiency, as well as demonstrations of quantum sensing technologies designed to improve navigation, environmental monitoring, and underwater surveys.
Dr. Yasser Al Wahedi, President of Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy, said, “The Quantum Maritime Conference 2025 represents a transformative moment for the maritime industry as we embrace quantum technologies to shape the future of global shipping and port operations. Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy is delighted to host this event, providing a platform for innovation, collaboration, and the exchange of ideas that will drive sustainable growth and technological excellence. This conference aligns with our mission to establish Abu Dhabi as a global hub for maritime education and advanced solutions.”
Malak Trabelsi Loeb, Chief Executive Officer of Vernewell Group, said, “This conference bridges precision science with maritime strategy, uniting stakeholders to explore how quantum technology can serve as a foundational tool for long-term stability and performance at sea. Our goal is to translate deep tech into tangible maritime capabilities and foster a network of decision-makers who share this vision.”
Key themes will include quantum computing for complex optimisation and decision-making, quantum sensing for precision detection, post-quantum cryptography to secure digital exchanges, and quantum communication to establish reliable networks.
These emerging technologies are set to revolutionise maritime operations by optimising processes through advanced algorithms, boosting predictive capabilities via machine learning, and strengthening resilience across interconnected systems.
The adoption of quantum computing is expected to reshape global shipping, naval operations, offshore energy, and port logistics — an industry valued at US$137.47 billion in 2024, with projections to reach US$243.35 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 7.4 percent.
(Inputs from WAM)
