_{FAST AI Summit:
‍}Quantum Computing Ghana 2025

Empowering the next generation of quantum innovators in Africa, in collaboration with IBM Quantum

From Timbuktu to Tomorrow: Celebrating the International Year of Quantum Science & Technology

Fri Nov 21, 2025

Palm University College, Ghana

Doors 3:00 PM (GMT)

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VIRTUAL HACKATHON

Agriculture • Energy • Healthcare

Join the 24-hour quantum-vibe hack — create, connect, and disrupt the future

Create, connect, and disrupt the future.

Speakers

Dr. Radha Pyari Sandhir
IBM

IBM Quantum Workforce & Education, Qiskit Advocate Program Co-lead, Learning Experience Design

Keynote

Dr. Liwen Shih
University of Houston - Clear Lake

U.S. Department of Energy, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and Berkeley National Lab Visiting Faculty

Keynote

Dr. Dave Ojika

Flapmax

FAI Institute, FAST Accelerator, Flapmax Founder and CEO

Keynote

Dr. Peter Carlos Okantey

Palm University College
Palm University College Founder and President

Keynote

About the Summit

Hosted by Palm University in collaboration with IBM, Flapmax, and Intel, the FAST AI Summit: Quantum Computing Ghana 2025 advances quantum education and innovation across Africa. This edition of the Summit brings together students, researchers, and industry partners for hands-on workshops, a thematic hackathon, and expert-led sessions exploring how quantum computing can transform agriculture, energy, and healthcare. The initiative also launches the Palm University Quantum Computing Club, creating a sustainable foundation for quantum research, capacity building, and global collaboration.

Organizer: FAI Institute

Host: Palm University College

Supporting Partners: IBM, Intel, Flapmax

Agenda (Ghana Time • GMT)

3:00 PM

15 min

Doors Open & Registration

Check-in, seating

3:15 PM

15 min

Welcome Address

President of Palm University College — History, 3 Wins, and 3 Initiatives

3:30 PM

15 min

Invited Government Guest Keynote

Historical context: Timbuktu traditions, Ghana’s role in knowledge/logic/trade, African cosmologies echoing quantum ideas

3:45 PM

20 min

Palm University College Student Presentation

Presentation from local quantum community champions (supported by Intel, IBM, and Flapmax) and launch of Palm University Quantum Club

4:05 PM

20 min

Academic Keynote - Dr. Liwen Shih (University of Houston - Clear Lake)

Research & educational perspective on quantum science

4:25 PM

30 min

Industry Keynote - Dr. Radha Pyari Sandhir (IBM)

Global quantum computing state & opportunities

4:45 PM

40 min

Hands‑On Labs: Qiskit in Jupyter

Guided exercises with mentors

5:25 PM

20 min

Networking & Refreshments

Community meetup, demos, sponsor booths

5:45 PM

15 min

Flapmax Session: Quantum + AI for Africa

Sovereign AI + quantum infrastructure vision; education & workforce

6:00 PM

20 min

Panel: Quantum Education & Workforce Development

Moderator: Palm University Faculty. Panelists: Ministry of Education, IBM Qiskit Education, Flapmax, Student alumnus

6:20 PM

15 min

Hackathon Winner Showcase

Top teams present, judges’ remarks & prizes

6:35 PM

5 min

Closing Ceremony

Thanks to partners & community

6:40 PM →

Until close

Cultural Night & Party

Ghanaian cultural showcase: music, food, dance

Virtual Hackathon

Opens 48 hours before the main event • 24h hacking + 24h judging • Collaborate on projects, compete for prizes, and push the boundaries of quantum computing.

Platform: Discord / GitHub / ECC

Tracks: Healthcare • Energy • Agriculture

Mentors: IBM • Flapmax • PalmU