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We celebrated 2024 UN World Chess Day with our thrilling Chess Grand Final ♟️! After a month of intense local tournaments, we proudly gathered the winners at our London headquarters. Our top 10 champions—hailing from Vietnam, Singapore, India, Romania, Germany, France, Ireland and Morocco—united for an extraordinary simultaneous chess match against the legendary grandmaster and greatest female player of all time, Judit Polgar! Chess embodies strategic thinking, humility, and mutual respect—values that resonate and align perfectly with QRT's philosophy and culture. A huge thanks to Judit Polgar for her benevolence and generosity (even though she defeated all our champions 😉), and a special appreciation goes to England chess team captain Malcolm Pein for his assistance in organising the event and offering tips to our players. Here’s to many more events that challenge and inspire us all! https://lnkd.in/dH7DbpPe

We’ve just had an eventful and action-packed week with our talented interns from Mumbai, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Shanghai! At QRT, proper onboarding is crucial to ensure interns and new joiners have everything they need to continuously develop themselves and succeed in their new roles. Some key highlights of this week include: • Kicking off with an enjoyable after-work gathering at our Hong Kong office, complete with spirited ping pong matches! • Engaging our interns in insightful academic lectures and practical sessions throughout the week • A courageous group braving the heat and humidity (35 degrees!) to hike up to Victoria Peak and relish the stunning views at the summit • Wrapping up the week by celebrating the achievements and experiences of all interns A huge thank you to everyone who participated and made this week unforgettable! Looking forward to more great moments as we continue to grow together.

What a pleasure to welcome two distinguished guests to our London office: Silke Biermann, Head of Physics at École Polytechnique, and Thomas Ayral, Lead of Research in Quantum Applications in the Eviden Quantum Laboratory. Silke delivered an inspiring talk titled “A Glimpse into the Microscopic World - Quantum Physics Today,” where she, along with Thomas, delved into the latest advancements in manipulating quantum systems. Our discussions brought to life the fascinating concepts of superpositions and entanglement, highlighting their implementation in physical systems and the ground breaking potential for technologies like quantum simulation, sensing, and information processing.   👌 Thank you to Marie Caillat and Fondation École polytechnique for their support in organising this presentation and for fuelling our passion for technology!

In the past weeks, colleagues from our London, Singapore, Mumbai, Paris, and Hong Kong offices volunteered for the global “Coolest Projects” competition. They judged and provided feedback on 350 projects, encouraging young creators to explore coding and technology in a fun and creative way.   A big thanks to our colleagues and congrats to the 7,000 young participants from all over the world! 👉 Check out the 2024 project gallery https://lnkd.in/eamtkZBA At QRT, we believe in nurturing the next generation of tech leaders by blending learning and fun. We are a proud sponsor of the Raspberry Pi Foundation for the third year in a row.

Together with the Institut des Hautes Études Scientifiques - IHES, we co-hosted a scientific conference given by Delaram Kahrobaei, Professor of Mathematics & Computer Science at the City University of New York and a regular visitor at IHES, entitled "Mathematics of Post-quantum Cryptography in the AI Era". Over 50 of our colleagues attended this scientific talk in Paris, engaging in discussions on the progress of quantum computing and its effect on the security global landscape, as well as its applications to post-quantum blockchain technology. QRT is proud to support the IHES, especially the summer schools that just began this week. These sessions offer young researchers valuable insights into the latest developments in key areas of mathematics and theoretical physics.

QRT is on the move in Switzerland! After Zurich, our recently opened Geneva office has moved to a new location. This move reflects our ongoing commitment to providing the best possible environment for our teams. We look forward to seeing you there and growing QRT further together!

Did you know that chess is one of the most ancient, intellectual, and cultural games, combining sport, scientific thinking, and elements of humility and mutual respect? In this spirit, we hosted our first Global Chess Event . Over the last month, tournaments have been held in all our offices around the world. A heartfelt thank you to the 120 colleagues who participated in this global event. From expert players to motivated beginners, it was a fantastic opportunity to meet, have fun, learn, and compete in a wonderful atmosphere. Congratulations to the 10 QRT winners who are now invited to the grand final at our London headquarters in July 👉 Stay tuned!

The Shiing-Shen Chern Young Faculty Award is a targeted support scheme for brilliant early-career teacher-researchers in the mathematics and applied mathematics departments at École Polytechnique in France. Over a period of three years, the recipients will benefit from a scientific excellence bonus and a research budget, enabling them to independently develop an ambitious research project. We are proud that the QRT Foundation has been supporting this scheme with Fondation de l'École polytechnique since its inception in 2023.   Congratulations to Guillaume Dubach and Maxime Breden on receiving the 2024 award! We wish you the best of luck with your ambitious research endeavours. More information: https://lnkd.in/eRunqbbG

Welcome to QRT! Last week, we had a blast hosting new interns and recently hired quantitative traders and researchers from our offices in Dubai, London, Paris, and Zurich. They gathered in London for a full week packed with: - academic training, - engaging workshops, - insightful discussions, - and after-work events!   At QRT, we prioritise our team’s growth, regularly investing in resources and support to help everyone excel.   Ready for an exciting opportunity at a fast-growing company? Visit our careers website: https://lnkd.in/eZET6sSJ

The QRT Foundation is pleased to support Gustave Roussy, a leading cancer centre in Europe, in its pioneering efforts to enhance the early detection and prevention of breast cancer. We extend our gratitude to Pr. fabrice andre, Charlotte Léon-Pellissard, Bruno Achutti Duso and Elsa Bernard for their presentation of the Interception translational programme, followed by an open discussion about the challenges in research, the critical role of data quality, and team collaboration. Impressive commitment to further personalising cancer treatments and fighting the disease!