[Vdp] Ethical, Legal, and Social Aspects of Quantum Technologies - Talk and Panel Discussion | 3 June 2025

Dear all, We cordially invite you to an impulse talk with a panel discussion format organized as a #TechDiplomacyTalk in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs (BMEIA), the Vienna Center of Quantum Science and Technology (VCQ) and the Vienna Doctoral School in Physics (VDSP). Impulse Talk: Introduction to Ethical, Legal, Social Aspects (ELSA) of Quantum Technologies Speaker: Zeki Seskir [1] Abstract: Quantum technologies (QT) are advancing rapidly, promising transformative impacts across science, industry, and society. Alongside these developments, there is a growing need to consider their broader implications. This short impulse talk offers an introduction to the Ethical, Legal, and Social Aspects (ELSA) of QT. It will provide a brief orientation to the emerging discourse around ELSA of QT, its relevance for quantum research and innovation, and the importance of integrating these perspectives early in the development process. Panel Speakers: Claudia Reinprecht (BMEIA) [2] Douglas Robinson (OECD) [3] Adrian Schmidt (ITAS) [4] Zeki Seskir (ITAS) [1] Moderation: Lee Rozema [5] Tuesday, 3 June 2025 4.30 pm Afterwards: Get-Together with snacks Lise-Meitner lecture Hall, Faculty of Physics, University of Vienna 1st floor, Boltzmanngasse 5, 1090 Vienna Please register for the event here [6] We are looking forward to seeing you at Quantum Outside the Box! With kind regards, The VDSP and VCQ Team _Quantum Outside the Box__ is an interdisciplinary event series that explores the intersection of quantum physics with other fields, offering researchers fresh perspectives and unexpected connections. Through engaging talks and discussions, participants gain new insights into the ethical implications of emerging quantum technologies, draw parallels between scientific creativity and artistic expression, and reflect on the historical and philosophical dimensions of quantum discoveries. By bridging disciplines, Quantum Outside the Box challenges researchers to view their work in a broader context and consider its impact beyond traditional scientific boundaries._ Links: ------ [1] https://www.itas.kit.edu/kollegium_seskir_zeki.php [2] https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudia-reinprecht-183a674/ [3] https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglas-robinson-a43b7212/ [4] https://www.itas.kit.edu/kollegium_schmidt_adrian.php [5] https://walther.univie.ac.at/people/lee-rozema/ [6] https://vcq-quantum.at/quantum-and-ethical-legal-social-aspects/ -- MSc. Mag. Raphael Aybar, BA Scientific Coordinator Vienna Doctoral School of Philosophy University of Vienna Universitätsstraße 7, B0301 1010 Wien +43-1-4277-46020 https://vd-philosophy.univie.ac.at/ vd.philosophy(a)univie.ac.at raphael.aybar(a)univie.ac.at