As quantum technologies hold the potential to revolutionize industries, address critical challenges, and redefine innovation, one name stands out: Malak Trabelsi Loeb. A globally recognized authority and visionary leader, Mrs. Loeb is the Dubai-based Founder and President of Vernewell Group, a trailblazer in quantum innovation.

Since 2020, she has spearheaded impactful initiatives through Vernewell Academy and Vernewell Management Consultancies, including the QInnovsion Consortium and the Quantum Innovation Summit. These platforms explore the transformative possibilities of quantum technologies while driving strategies for their ethical, sustainable, and inclusive adoption.

With her business acumen, legal expertise, and visionary leadership, Mrs. Loeb has been driving the future of quantum in the Middle East, North Africa, and beyond, ensuring this transformative technology advances responsibly, equitably, and for the benefit of humanity.

In this exclusive interview, Malak Trabelsi Loeb shares insights into the upcoming Quantum Innovation Summit 2025, the introduction of the Quantum Futures Forum, and her steadfast commitment to ethical leadership in quantum technologies.

Question: What inspired your professional journey, and how did your background shape your career path?

Malak Trabelsi Loeb: My professional journey is rooted in international business law, space law, and national security. Early in my career, I specialized in international business contracts, cross-border transactions, foreign direct investments, due diligence, and regulatory compliance. These roles required navigating the complexities of multi-jurisdictional agreements and regulatory frameworks, providing me with a profound understanding of the legal intricacies essential for fostering innovation and securing strategic partnerships in fast-evolving industries.

In the space sector, my work extended to critical areas such as space insurance, technology transfer, and export control. This diverse expertise enabled me to address gaps in international frameworks, ensuring that advancements in space exploration and emerging technologies could progress securely, ethically, and sustainably. By bridging legal, regulatory, and technological domains, I have contributed to shaping frameworks that support innovation while safeguarding global interests.

Question: What sparked your interest in quantum technologies, and how did you become a leader in this field?

Malak Trabelsi Loeb: My interest in quantum technologies was sparked in 2016 with the launch of the Chinese satellite Micius, which later demonstrated quantum communication over long distances. While it was a scientific milestone, it also raised significant concerns about space security and sustainability, as well as geopolitics, and the governance of such transformative technologies.

Working extensively in these areas, particularly in the space sector, gave me profound insights into the intricate relationship between technology, governance, and global competition. Addressing critical issues such as space insurance, technology transfer, and export control highlighted how rapidly emerging technologies often outpace existing legal and regulatory frameworks, creating both opportunities and challenges for industries and nations alike.

This journey led to the establishment of Trabelsi Loeb Legal Consultants, a specialized boutique legal firm, followed by Vernewell Management Consultancies and Vernewell Academy, culminating in the creation of Vernewell Group as a holding company. These platforms were meticulously crafted to address the unique challenges posed by disruptive technologies, and emerging industries, while also contributing to global innovation by fostering actionable strategies and transformative solutions.

These ventures didn’t materialize overnight — they represent years of dedication, strategic reflection, and an unwavering commitment to bridging the gap between technological innovation and governance. Our aim has always been to drive ethical progress, empower industries, and ensure that disruptive technologies advance in ways that benefit humanity and promote sustainable collaboration on a global scale.

The Quantum Innovation Summit 2025: A Platform For Global Action

Question: What bold action led to the founding of the Quantum Innovation Summit, and how has it become a landmark event?

Malak Trabelsi Loeb: The Quantum Innovation Summit was born from a bold vision to bridge the gap between emerging quantum technologies and actionable global strategies. Recognizing the fragmented efforts across academia, industry, policymakers, and innovators — particularly in the MENA region — we took decisive action to create a unified platform. The Summit aimed to connect these scattered actors while integrating international stakeholders to drive collaboration and innovation on a global scale.

Our mission is clear: The Quantum Innovation Summit catalyzes the advancement of quantum technology applications across various sectors. We are dedicated to fostering significant discussions, building strategic alliances, and promoting the practical implementation of quantum technologies. By facilitating impactful exchanges among global leaders, innovators, policymakers, and academics, the Summit drives technological and economic transformations that resonate regionally and globally.

Our vision is ambitious yet focused: We aspire to be the definitive global platform that reshapes industries through quantum innovation. By weaving quantum solutions into the fabric of mainstream sectors, we aim to forge a more secure, sustainable, and prosperous future. Through the Summit, we cultivate a robust, interdisciplinary network that champions the ethical application of quantum technologies to address critical global challenges and advance sustainable development.

Since its inception, the Quantum Innovation Summit has grown into a landmark event, celebrated for its ability to foster impactful partnerships, shape policy discussions, and drive quantum innovation forward. It is a platform where visionary ideas are transformed into actionable strategies, bridging the gap between potential and progress.

Question: What sets the 2025 edition of the Quantum Innovation Summit apart?

Malak Trabelsi Loeb: The 2025 edition represents a transformative leap forward under the theme “Quantum Frontiers: Innovating for a Secure Future.” This year, the Summit moves beyond exploration to focus on real-world implementation of quantum technologies, addressing critical challenges like cybersecurity, sustainability, and workforce development. A major highlight is the Quantum Futures Forum, an exclusive, by-invitation-only pre-summit event that convenes global leaders to tackle pressing issues through high-level debates and actionable outcomes. This forum sets the tone for the Summit, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and strategic insights.

The Summit itself is designed to inspire action. It showcases cutting-edge quantum use cases across industries, facilitates strategic partnerships, and emphasizes the ethical dimensions of quantum innovation. The 2025 edition is not just about imagining possibilities; it’s about creating the frameworks and alliances necessary to turn quantum potential into transformative reality, shaping a future where technology serves humanity responsibly and equitably.

The Quantum Futures Forum: Bridging Innovation And Action

Question: What role does the Quantum Futures Forum play within the Summit, and why is multistakeholder engagement so important?

Malak Trabelsi Loeb: The Quantum Futures Forum is a pivotal part of this year’s Quantum Innovation Summit, serving as a high-level platform to address the most critical aspects of quantum technologies. It facilitates the development of actionable strategies to leverage quantum advancements in areas such as quantum-secure cybersecurity, building a quantum-ready workforce, establishing ethical frameworks for quantum development, and utilizing quantum solutions to promote sustainability.

Multistakeholder engagement is indispensable because quantum technologies are reshaping global systems — economies, governance, security, and societal frameworks. Their potential to revolutionize industries and solve complex challenges requires input from diverse expertise. Policymakers provide regulatory and strategic direction, scientists and technologists bring cutting-edge innovation, industry leaders focus on practical applications, and civil society ensures ethical and equitable adoption.

The Forum creates a collaborative environment where these perspectives converge, ensuring quantum technologies are deployed responsibly and inclusively. By aligning global priorities with quantum innovation, it sets the stage for transformative advancements that benefit all of humanity.

Ethical Leadership: The Pledge For Responsible Quantum Innovation

Question: Ethical leadership is a key theme of the Summit. Why is it so crucial, and how is it being addressed?

Malak Trabelsi Loeb: Ethical leadership is essential because quantum technologies hold immense power to reshape industries, security frameworks, and even societal structures. If left unchecked, they could exacerbate inequalities or lead to misuse. That’s why we’re introducing the Pledge for Ethical Quantum Innovation at the Quantum Futures Forum.

This pledge represents a commitment to equitable access, transparency, and sustainability. It emphasizes the need to ensure that quantum technologies benefit all regions and demographics, foster openness in research and development, and align with global goals like climate resilience and resource optimization. Ethical leadership is not just about principles; it’s about actionable commitments. Through the pledge, we’re setting a standard for responsible innovation.

Driving Collaboration Through Vernewell’s Initiatives

Question: Initiatives like the QInnovision Consortium’s Quantum Technology Adoption Program have positioned Vernewell as a leader in quantum innovation. How do they contribute to the ecosystem?

Malak Trabelsi Loeb: Under the Qinnovison Consortium, the Quantum Technology Adoption Program (QTAP) provides practical frameworks for industries to integrate quantum technologies, focusing on sectors like cybersecurity, finance, healthcare, and logistics. It’s about preparing industries for the quantum era with tools and strategies that align with global priorities.

The QInnovision Consortium is dedicated to foster global collaboration among researchers, innovators, and policymakers. It creates a platform for knowledge sharing and cross-border partnerships, ensuring that quantum advancements are not siloed but benefit from a global, collaborative approach.

These initiatives reflect Vernewell’s broader mission: to lead quantum innovation while ensuring its adoption is responsible, ethical, and inclusive.

A Vision For The Quantum Future

Question: As someone who envisioned this ecosystem early on, what excites you most about quantum technologies?

Malak Trabelsi Loeb: What excites me most is quantum’s dual potential: its ability to drive technological breakthroughs while addressing humanity’s greatest challenges. Whether it’s optimizing supply chains, accelerating drug discovery, or enhancing climate modeling, quantum has the potential to offer solutions that were once unimaginable.

The Quantum Innovation Summit is a platform to harness this potential. It’s not just about exploring what quantum can do — it’s about shaping what quantum will do, responsibly and equitably. This vision drives me every day and fuels Vernewell’s mission to create a quantum future that benefits everyone.

Closing Thoughts

Malak Trabelsi Loeb’s leadership and vision have positioned her as a global pioneer in quantum technologies. Through the Quantum Innovation Summit 2025, the Quantum Futures Forum, and Vernewell Group’s initiatives, she is shaping a future where quantum advancements align with ethical, inclusive, and sustainable principles.

As the quantum revolution accelerates, Mrs. Loeb commitment to collaboration, responsibility, and innovation offers a blueprint for how transformative technologies can truly serve humanity. The Quantum Innovation Summit 2025 serves as a pivotal platform for shaping the future of quantum technologies. It focuses on driving meaningful progress by advancing real-world applications of quantum technologies, ensuring their seamless integration into critical industries while delivering a transformative impact on societies. This gathering of global leaders, innovators, and decision-makers sets the stage for responsible and equitable integration of quantum technologies, addressing critical challenges and fostering a sustainable future.

Malak Trabelsi Loeb leaves us with an inspiring reminder: “The quantum era is no longer a distant dream — it’s unfolding now. The choices we make today will define how quantum technologies shape our world tomorrow. The Quantum Innovation Summit 2025 is our opportunity to lead with purpose, innovation, and responsibility.”

As we prepare for this transformative gathering, Mrs. Loeb invites global leaders, innovators, and visionaries to join her in Dubai, February 25–27, 2025, to engage in meaningful dialogue, forge impactful partnerships, and contribute to shaping a future powered by quantum technologies.