From the security of research to emerging technologies. From large scientific infrastructures to the protection of the seas and biodiversity, up to scientific collaboration with African countries. These are the main topics covered by the ministerial meeting of the Group of 7 on science and technology held from 9 to 11 July at the Tecnopolo Manifattura - Data Valley Hub in Bologna.
The meeting has been attended by delegations from Canada, France, Germany, Japan, Italy, the United Kingdom and the United States of America to discuss the centrality of research and science for a fairer and more sustainable future.
The speed and capacity of quantum computing to improve expectations and quality of life and the potential of Quantum computing were the topics of the first day of the G7 chaired by the Minister of University and Research, Anna Maria Bernini.
During the meeting, the G7 ministers attended a demonstration on the power of the quantum computer, held by the professor of the University of Bologna and responsible for drafting the National Strategy on Quantum, Tommaso Calarco.
In particular, ministers were shown how quickly it is possible to carry out the analysis of certain molecules, verify their toxicity in real time and establish their usefulness for the development of new drugs, with an immediate positive impact on quality of life.
An entire session of the meeting was dedicated to cooperation with Africa, which was attended by Mohamed Belhoncine, Commissioner for Education, Science, Technology and Innovation, and Stefania Giannini, Assistant Director General for Education.
Source: ART-ER
