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WHAT IS THE WORLD QUANTUM CANNES FESTIVAL ?
Quantum technologies are entering a decisive phase: from research to industrialization, from promise to scale. The challenges are immense – building global companies, training talent, and evangelizing new markets.
The World Quantum Cannes Festival provides a unique arena for sharing experiences, advancing concrete applications, and addressing civilization-scale challenges. Here, the quantum community works together to turn breakthrough science into real-world impact. The Festival is also a catalyst for action: shaping policy dialogue, linking world champions with global investors, building alliances across the ecosystem, and celebrating innovation.
FROM VISION TO SCALE : JOIN YOUR COMMUNITY
CHAIRS OF THE ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
WHERE QUANTUM SCIENCE MEETS THE FUTURE
Hear from the world’s leading minds in quantum technologies
THE BUSINESS OF QUANTUM
Meet the investors and entrepreneurs shaping the quantum economy
CONNECT WITH 1,200 INDUSTRY LEADERS
The World Quantum Cannes Festival brings together leading organizations from across the global quantum ecosystem — industry leaders, startups, research institutions, and investors.
Discover the companies already confirmed to attend and join a high-level network shaping the future of quantum.
170+ GLOBAL EXPERTS ON STAGE
Discover Science, Technology, Industry & Investment - all one one stage.
QUANTUM ART & SOCIETY
What if quantum was not just about technology — but about us?
For the first time, the World Quantum Cannes Festival opens a new space where quantum meets art, culture and society.
From monumental artworks by quantum physicist-turned-artist Julian Voss-Andreae, to cinema, graphic storytelling, interactive experiences and accessible introductions to quantum technologies, discover a different side of the quantum revolution — one made for everyone to explore, question and experience.
YOUR WORLD QUANTUM CANNES FESTIVAL EXPERIENCE
48 Hours of Quantum Strategy
The event program is meticulously structured across three powerful tracks:
- Strategic Conferences: High-level Keynotes and panels. Deep-dive into sector-specific challenges and the financial implications of quantum adoption (Finance, Pharma, Energy).
- Innovation Showcase: A curated exhibition of hardware demonstrators, pioneering R&D projects, and market-ready solutions for end-users.
- Premium Dealmaking: Exclusive B2B matchmaking, Investor Day Sessions, and dedicated networking lounges and side events designed to turn introductions into concrete collaborations.
A dive into a vibrant tech ecosystem
Discover Cannes and the Côte d’Azur region thriving tech ecosystem driving innovation in quantum technologies. From photonics and quantum sensing to aerospace and secure communications, top research labs and industry clusters are leading the way and bringing together key players across digital, health, space, and defense sectors.
- Digital Workforce: 70,000 professionals work in the digital sector across Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, spread over more than 5,000 companies.
- Tech Investments: The 3IA Côte d’Azur institute benefits from a budget of €50 million and is supported by partners including Université Côte d’Azur, CNRS, Inria, Inserm, and over 60 companies.
- Research Labs: The Alpes-Maritimes are home to 130 research labs employing 2,800 researchers and hosting 48,000 students.
- Tech Companies: The region hosts over 2,900 digital companies, with a strong concentration in the Alpes-Maritimes, particularly around Sophia Antipolis.
- International reach: Nice-Sophia Antipolis is recognized as the French territory hosting the largest number of internationally renowned Tech researchers.
Join the World Quantum Cannes Festival today!
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