- Pan, a leading figure in quantum science, will offer a lecture on quantum physics and technology to Zhejiang’s political and administrative cadres.
- The lecture is part of a series of high-level training courses aimed at boosting officials’ understanding of emerging industries and future technologies.
Pan Jianwei, a prominent Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) academician and quantum technology pioneer, will deliver an exclusive online lecture for Zhejiang’s officials on April 9, the latest in a series of efforts aimed at broadening the horizons of local cadres to support the province’s economic development.
The lecture, titled “From Quantum Physics Foundations to Quantum Information Technology,” is set to expand the understanding of quantum science among government leaders, fostering a forward-looking mindset crucial for technological innovation.
Pan, known for his groundbreaking research in quantum optics and quantum information, is one of the world’s foremost leaders in experimental quantum information. The lecture is part of a series that aims to deepen the knowledge of cutting-edge fields among Zhejiang’s leadership.
Quantum technology has been designated in China’s 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) as one of the six future industries pivotal to the country’s future, alongside bio-manufacturing, hydrogen and nuclear fusion, brain-computer interface, embodied intelligence and 6G telecommunication.
Scheduled to start at 7pm on Thursday, this lecture is the second in a focused training series titled “Cultivating Emerging and Future Industries,” which is being offered as part of the broader “Common Prosperity and Good Governance Lecture Series.”
The training program has been operational since 2023, designed to systematically build capacity for government officials and help them stay at the forefront of technological advancements.
Since its launch, the initiative has featured distinguished guest lecturers, including Professor Zheng Yongnian from the Chinese University of Hong Kong (Shenzhen), who spoke on Chinese-style modernization, as well as Wang Xingxing, founder and CEO of Unitree Robotics.
The series will continue into 2026, with more lectures planned to cover key industries identified in the country’s 15th Five-Year Plan.
Zhejiang’s provincial and municipal governments are dedicated to fostering a robust science and technology ecosystem, offering these high-level educational opportunities to ensure that local officials remain adaptable and equipped to support industrial development while managing regulatory responsibilities effectively.
