CEO of Pasqal‘s Canadian subsidiary, Raphael de Thoury, will bring his extensive experience as a leader in the deep tech sector to the forefront of discussions on quantum technology and its applications at this year’s IQT Vancouver/Pacific Rim conference. With a 20-year career as CEO of deep tech companies, innovation director in medium-sized groups, and senior entrepreneur in top-ranked tech transfer and startup incubators, de Thoury has a proven track record of driving innovation and commercial success in the tech industry.
As CEO of the Canadian subsidiary, de Thoury is establishing PASQAL’s facility and technical center in Sherbrooke, a strategic move aimed at serving North American customers. This initiative is not just about expanding PASQAL’s geographic footprint; it’s about fostering innovation in quantum technologies and developing new commercial applications that could revolutionize industries such as energy, mobility, and materials science for academic and industrial users.
Under de Thoury’s leadership, PASQAL’s Canadian subsidiary is poised to become a key player in the North American quantum technology landscape, offering innovative solutions that leverage quantum mechanics to address complex challenges in various sectors. His role involves setting up the facility and technical center and guiding the subsidiary’s strategic direction to ensure it aligns with PASQAL’s overall mission of advancing quantum technology for practical applications.
At the IQT Vancouver/Pacific Rim conference, Raphael de Thoury is expected to illuminate the opportunities and challenges associated with establishing a quantum technology hub in North America. His insights will likely cover his position as CEO, overseeing strategic considerations in expanding PASQAL’s operations, the potential impact of quantum technologies on industries such as energy and mobility, and the importance of fostering collaborations between academia and industry to drive innovation in quantum applications.
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.