In a major stride toward positioning Karnataka as India’s quantum technology epicentre, the state government will host Nobel laureates Prof Duncan Haldane (2016, Physics) and Prof David Gross (2004, Physics) for an exclusive dialogue in Bengaluru on Wednesday. The discussion comes ahead of the inaugural Quantum India Bengaluru Summit, scheduled for Thursday and Friday.
On Tuesday, Science & Technology and Minor Irrigation Minister N S Boseraju chaired a preparatory meeting alongside KSTePS Managing Director Sadashiva Prabhu, Indian Institute of Science Professor Akshay Naik (co-chair of the summit), and senior officials.
“Our government is proactively building the foundation to make Karnataka the quantum capital of India. This dialogue with Nobel laureates is a crucial step toward integrating quantum innovation into our broader development strategy,” Boseraju stated.
Recognised as the country’s innovation hub, Bengaluru is set to deepen its technological leadership. The state government is now expanding its focus to quantum science, aiming to channel its potential for both economic progress and social impact.
The high-level interaction will bring together the Nobel laureates and senior Karnataka officials, including principal secretaries from the Industries, IT & BT, and Higher Education departments. The dialogue will explore opportunities to build quantum infrastructure, enhance research capacity, and foster global partnerships.
Officials believe that this initiative will catalyse long-term advancements and reinforce Karnataka’s status as a global innovation leader in emerging technologies, especially in the quantum domain.