Nicolas Godbout, Director of Engineering Physics at Polytechnique Montréal, Director of the Transdisciplinary Institute for Quantum Information (INTRIQ), and Co-Founder of Castor Optics, is the IQT Vancouver/Pacific Rim 2024 Conference Chairperson
As the Conference Chairperson for the upcoming IQT Vancouver/Pacific Rim 2024 conference, Nicolas Godbout, Director of Engineering Physics at Polytechnique Montréal and Director of the Transdisciplinary Institute for Quantum Information (INTRIQ), is poised to play a pivotal role in shaping the discourse around quantum technologies. With a storied career that spans both the private and public sectors, Godbout brings knowledge and experience in leveraging optical fibers for various telecommunications and biomedical engineering applications to the forefront of quantum information.
Godbout’s work in quantum information over the last twenty years has positioned him as a notable figure in the field. He actively contributes to research at Polytechnique Montréal and advocates for developing and adopting quantum technologies. His leadership at INTRIQ underscores his commitment to fostering interdisciplinary collaborations that advance the understanding and application of quantum information science.
In addition to his academic and research accomplishments, Godbout is also a Co-Founder of Castor Optics, further exemplifying his entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to advancing practical applications of optical technologies in the quantum realm. This blend of academic rigor, research innovation, and business acumen makes him an ideal leader for the IQT Vancouver/Pacific Rim 2024 conference, promising a comprehensive and forward-looking agenda addressing current challenges and possibilities in quantum technologies.
As Conference Chairperson, Godbout is expected to share his unique perspective, grounded in years of research at Polytechnique Montréal and INTRIQ and development in optical fibers and quantum information, which will undoubtedly enrich the conference’s content, offering attendees insights into the convergence of engineering, physics, and quantum technology.
IQT Vancouver · Pacific Rim 2024: Quantum Computing, Communications and Security — Pathways to Real World Solutions.
With Vancouver as North America’s gateway to the Pacific Rim, IQT and the Quantum Algorithms Institute are bringing together partners across North America and Asia to showcase the state of quantum computing, communications, and security. This international conference moves beyond the quantum hype to profile quantum computing, communications technologies, and quantum expertise in real-world settings. Sessions will highlight practical applications of quantum algorithms and networking in pharmaceuticals, transportation, finance, and more industries. Attendees will include industry and government executives, end-users, and investors who will learn about the latest developments in these technologies, pathways for companies to get ready for quantum solutions, and ethics and policy considerations in this fast-growing industry.
Register for IQT Vancouver/Pacific Rim 2024 here.
