Sydney Quantum Academy Hosts Event to Introduce Students to Quantum Careers

Insider Brief

• Sydney Quantum Academy is hosting the sold-out Quantum Future Talent event in Chatswood on August 18 to introduce students, teachers and the public to quantum technology and career pathways.
• More than 500 students from Years 8 to 12 will attend hands-on demonstrations, expert presentations and an exhibition highlighting quantum technology applications.
• SQA has also launched a curated Quantum Learning Hub and will provide participating schools with curriculum-aligned resources covering quantum concepts and education pathways.

Press release – With tens of thousands of local quantum jobs predicted in coming years, SQA is hosting Quantum Future Talent: From Curiosity to Career in Chatswood today as part of National Science Week (15–23 August).

The sold-out event will see more than 500 students from Years 8 to 12, teachers, careers advisers and the general public explore an exciting showcase of all that quantum has to offer – including an overview of the career pathways into the field, which is estimated to represent 19,400 jobs by 2045 in a $6 billion local industry (CSIRO).

According to the latest available State of Australian Quantum Report 2024, only 27% of Australians had heard of quantum technologies. To help more people engage with the field, SQA has launched a new curated collection of quantum learning resources on its Quantum Learning Hub.