_{^{Photo from left to right: Marco Scaioli, Wan Kyn Chan, Byung Joon Han, Dante Brandi, Ina Conradi-Chavez, Alessandro Luongo, Nicola Bianchi, Singapore}}
Ambasciata d’Italia a Singapore e Brunei Darussalam
Quantum Is Everywhere
The Deep Impact of Quantum Applications on Society and the Creative Inspiration of Quantum Paradoxes in Contemporary Art

Monday, 6 October 2025
Sala Italia, Embassy of Italy in Singapore
9 Raffles Place, Republic Plaza, #33-091, Singapore

Hosted at the Embassy of Italy in Singapore, Quantum Is Everywhere brought together science, technology, art, and diplomacy in celebration of the 60th anniversary of Italy–Singapore diplomatic relations and the UNESCO International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ).

What once belonged solely to the realm of theoretical physics is now central to global innovation strategies. In his opening remarks, Dante Brandi, Ambassador of Italy to Singapore, highlighted how both countries have embraced this transformation—building new bridges across research, technology, and creativity. He noted that Italy and Singapore formalised scientific collaboration in 2016, advancing further in 2023 with the signing of the First Executive Programme, where quantum technology emerged as a key area of joint focus.

_{From left to right: Marco Scaioli, Wan Kyn Chan, Byung Joon Han, Dante Brandi, Ina Conradi-Chavez, Alessandro Luongo, Nicola Bianchi}, _Singapore ._{6 October 2025}

The evening’s dialogue was shaped by leading voices working at the intersection of science, industry, and imagination. BJ Han, CEO of SiliconBox, offered an industry perspective on semiconductors and the future of quantum-enabled hardware—an area of significant investment for both nations. Alessandro Luongo, researcher at the Centre for Quantum Technologies, presented insights into the evolving landscape of quantum computing, addressing both its transformative potential and emerging risks.
From the artistic domain, Ina Conradi-Chavez, multidisciplinary artist and academic at Nanyang Technological University, reflected on how quantum concepts can inspire new forms of visual storytelling and meaning-making. Contemporary artist Wan Kyn Chan expanded the conversation by considering the aesthetics of quantum phenomena—reminding audiences that complexity can also be beautiful.
The Embassy expressed special appreciation to Nicola Bianchi, Scientific Attaché, for his continued commitment to strengthening scientific diplomacy, and to Marco Scaioli, Director of DZE Asia Pte Ltd, whose curatorial vision shaped an event that bridged disciplines and challenged conventional boundaries.

When science meets diplomacy, and art meets innovation, the future is not only imagined—it begins to take shape.

#ItalySingapore60 #QuantumIsEverywhere #Quantum2025 #ScienceAndArt #ScienceDiplomacy #Innovation #ItalyInSingapore #QuantumCreativity #FutureThinking

About Speakers:

Dante Brandi
Ambassador of Italy to Singapore and Brunei Darussalam, Dante Brandi is a career diplomat with extensive experience in international cooperation, economic diplomacy, and strategic communications.

Marco Scaioli
Marco Scaioli is Director of DZE Asia Pte Ltd, where he leads advanced electronic and lighting system integration for global motorsport and technology-driven innovation.

Byung Joon Han
Dr Byung Joon Han is Co-Founder, Board Director, and CEO of Silicon Box, a leading semiconductor advanced-packaging company driving next-generation chiplet integration technologies.

Alessandro Luongo
Dr Alessandro Luongo is a Senior Researcher at the Centre for Quantum Technologies and founder of Inveriant, working at the forefront of quantum algorithms, AI, and cybersecurity.

Ina Conradi-Chavez
Ina Conradi-Chavez is an Associate Professor at Nanyang Technological University and an internationally recognised media artist whose work bridges generative AI, quantum-inspired aesthetics, and immersive storytelling.

Wan Kyn Chan
Wan Kyn Chan is a multidisciplinary artist and engineer whose practice spans sculpture, immersive installations, and digital media, exploring space, perception, and human connection.

Nicola Bianchi (Moderator)
Dr Nicola Bianchi is Scientific Attaché at the Embassy of Italy in Singapore, with a distinguished career in nuclear and particle physics and international science diplomacy.

References & Further Reading

Italian Embassy in Singapore
Exploring the Quantum Horizon — Italy and Singapore at the Frontiers of Innovation
Official news coverage of the “Quantum Is Everywhere” event held at the Italian Embassy in Singapore, highlighting the Italy–Singapore dialogue on quantum science, technology, art, and innovation.
🔗 https://ambsingapore.esteri.it/en/news/dall_ambasciata/2025/10/%f0%9f%87%ae%f0%9f%87%b9%f0%9f%87%b8%f0%9f%87%ac-exploring-the-quantum-horizon-italy-and-singapore-at-the-frontiers-of-innovation/

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Innovitalia – Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Evento per l’Anno Internazionale della Scienza e Tecnologia Quantistica a Singapore
Italian-language announcement contextualising the Singapore event within the UNESCO International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, emphasizing scientific diplomacy and international collaboration.
🔗 https://innovitalia.esteri.it/notizia/evento-per-lanno-internazionale-della-scienza-e-tecnologia-quantistica-a-singapore

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Nicola Bianchi (LinkedIn)
60th Anniversary of Italy–Singapore Relations & UNESCO IYQ Reflections
Post by the Italian Scientific Attaché reflecting on the societal impact of quantum technologies and the importance of interdisciplinary dialogue between science, art, and diplomacy.
🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/posts/nicola-bianchi-9375b7b1_60thanniversary-unesco-iyq-activity-7381143965590278145-q0WK/

International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ 2025)
Background on the UN- and UNESCO-designated International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, marking 100 years of quantum mechanics and its global societal impact.
🔗 https://quantum2025.org/