The future of Quantum Computing
Join us on Sep 10 to explore the latest in Quantum computing in the wake of IEEE Quantum Week 2024.
Exaion and Quandela will share their vision on the emergence of disruptive computing technologies, from state-of-the-art research and development to industry applications piloted by our partners.
Industry leaders must have a strategy in place to future-proof their organizations with post-quantum cryptography (and particularly its impact on blockchain technologies), while they explore early use cases for quantum supremacy, if they want to capture the full benefits of this disruptive innovation.
Similarly to AI and other technologies, Canadian businesses may need more time and resources to adopt quantum discoveries and inventions coming from academia, making them part of their innovation practice, in order to realize concrete business outcomes.
To support Canadian innovation, Exaion & Quandela are installing two Quandela quantum computers in Canada, making it possible to develop concrete applications and strengthen the computing capacities of North American companies. This partnership aims to position Canada as a leader in quantum technologies, facilitating innovation and research in this area.
Let’s meet at the Centre for Urban Innovation, on Gerrard Street, at Toronto Metropolitan University from 5 pm to 7 pm.
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Exaion, a pioneer in sustainable digital services, supports businesses in adopting fast computing technologies (blockchain, cybersecurity, HPC, AI, quantum, etc.). Our raison d'être: creating solutions that combine computational power with sustainability, emphasizing cybersecurity and data sovereignty.
Quandela is a European start up that provides photonic quantum computers that are modular, scalable, energy-efficient and accessible both on the cloud and on premise. We are committed to making advanced quantum computation accessible to all, empowering a vibrant community to innovate and create a better future.
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- Date: 10 Sep 2024
- Time: 05:00 PM to 07:00 PM
- All times are (UTC-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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- Centre for Urban Innovation at Toronto Metropolitan University
- 44 Gerrard St E
- Toronto, Ontario
- Canada M5B 1G3
- Room Number: CUI 317 (3rd floor)
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- Co-sponsored by Exaion and Quandela
- Starts 05 September 2024 12:00 AM
- Ends 10 September 2024 05:00 PM
- All times are (UTC-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
- No Admission Charge
Speakers
Marc Lijour of Exaion and IEEE
Industry craves for fast computing
Biography:
Marc helps the Financial Services Industry digitize and transform. He is the regional coordinator for the IEEE Blockchain communities across the US and Canada.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/marclijour/
Email:
Address:Toronto
Valérian Giesz of Quandela
The Quantum Computer
Biography:
Co-founder of Quandela, aiming to push the boundaries of quantum computing, Valérian is fully convinced that photonic approaches hold the key to building the most useful and powerful quantum computers of tomorrow.
His passion for this field has been fueled by the beauty of the photonic approach to quantum computing. Not only does it offer incredible speed and precision, but it also has the potential to revolutionize fields ranging from chemistry to finance and beyond.
Quandela is committed to developing a quantum computer that not only solves tomorrow's world problems but does so sustainably. With a uniquely designed photonic approach, the team believes it can help mitigate the energy consumption that will come with traditional computing.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/vgiesz/
Address:Paris, France
Sharon O'Sullivan of BMO
Industry applications
Biography:
Sharon is an information technology executive with over 20 years of experience driving digital innovation strategy and large-scale transformation initiatives in highly regulated large organizations.
Currently she leads the enterprise digital innovation strategy and governance for BMO, a multinational bank with over CAD$1.14 Trillion in assets. In this role, she spearheads the research and adoption of cutting-edge technologies, navigating market uncertainties, driving growth and enhancing customer experience through the integration of technologies like generative AI, blockchain, and the immersive technologies.
With a strong focus on strategic leadership and innovation enablement, her role involves collaborating closely with stakeholders across technology ecosystem and spearheading change management on a large scale.
Outside of finance, she mentors and invests in tech startups spanning across industries, serving on the board of advisors of several deep tech accelerators and academic entrepreneurship programs. Her mission is to drive high-impact technology innovation for a better society.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonosullivan/
Address:Toronto
Agenda
- Welcoming words
- Industry craves for fast computing (Marc Lijour, Exaion)
- The quantum computer (Valérian Giesz, Quandela)
- Panel: industry applications featuring Sharon O’Sullivan, Global Head, Technology Research & Innovation at BMO, and the speakers
- Networking