Workshop Abstract

Quantum technologies are expected to bring about a paradigm shift from the classical technology era to a new era. However, the future shape of quantum-enabled societies remains obscure, highlighting the difficulty of forecasting long-term technological and social change. This workshop brings together individuals interested in exploring futures shaped by quantum technologies.

The workshop begins with sharing insights from SF-prototyping workshops conducted by the organizers, exploring visions of 2040. These results illustrate how design approaches can connect quantum technological innovation with social imagination. In the latter part, participants will engage in a group work session to collaboratively envision disruptive ideas and future use cases.

Program

The workshop is designed as a three-hour session:

• 0-5 min: General Guidance from organizers

• 5–45 min: Invited talk by Konomi Higo (Osaka Univ.) and Yusuke Nagato (Osaka Univ.)
  Title: TBA
  Abstract: TBA

• 45–75 min: First Contributed Talk
• 75-105 min: Second Contributed Talk
• 105–115 min: Ice-breaking
• 115-160 min: Interactive discussions on future quantum technology use cases
• 160-180 min: Wrap-up

The workshop integrates future design, mapping of quantum applications, and scenario creation. Ideas developed during the workshop will be treated as open outcomes shared for broader community discussion.

Paper Submission

We invite 2-3 contributed presentations for the Paper Session of this workshop. Submissions may address topics related to quantum technologies, human behavior, governance, or future design.

Topics of Interest

• Quantum Applications
  Quantum computing, communication, sensing, and use cases such as quantum × mobility, food, agriculture, healthcare, and infrastructure.
• Behavior Change Enabled by Quantum Technologies
  Human–technology interaction, adoption of quantum systems, behavior transformation, user-centered perspectives.
• Quantum Policy, Ethics, and Governance
  Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI), ELSI, governance of quantum networks, societal acceptance of quantum technologies.
• Future Design and SF Prototyping
  Scenario design, backcasting, SF prototyping, futures of quantum-enabled societies in 2040–2050.

Submission Guidelines

• Format: 1–2 page Extended Abstract (PDF)
• Language: English
• Template: Free format
• Submission: Send to r.iwasaki09@keio.jp
• Presentation: 20 min talk + 10 min Q&A
• Review: Review will be provided by reviewres in including organizers

Important Dates

• Submission Deadline: January 5th
• Workshop Paper Author Notification: February 5th

• Reiko Iwasaki (Keio University; main contact; main facilitator)
• Takuma Sano (Keio University)
• Haruka Shiina (Keio University)
• Sho Morishita (Yamanashi Prefecture University)
• Akihito Soeda (National Institute of Informatics)
• Shota Nagayama (Keio University; corresponding organizer)