Cannes to Host First World Quantum Cannes Festival on November 17-18

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• The Department of Alpes-Maritimes, Institut EuropIA, Université Côte d’Azur and the City of Cannes are supporting the first World Quantum Cannes Festival, scheduled for November 17–18.
• The event will bring together quantum technology companies, researchers, investors and corporate decision-makers at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès in Cannes.
• A parallel program called Quantum Horizons will offer free sessions for local businesses and the public on November 17–18, with advance online registration required.

PRESS RELEASE — Local governments and academic researchers are the driving force behind the World Quantum Cannes Festival, a pioneering event dedicated to quantum technology, taking place on November 17 and 18 at the renowned Palais des Festivals et des Congrès in Cannes.

Running alongside this two-day conference tailored for the global quantum ecosystem, a dedicated program is being offered to French Riviera businesses and the general public. Entitled Quantum Horizons, this parallel program features a special evening event on November 17, followed by a full day of sessions on November 18. Spearheaded by local institutional actors, this program is free to attend, though advance online registration via the event website is mandatory.