Stephanie Simmons, Co-Founder and Chief Quantum Officer of Photonic, was an invited speaker at the Opening Ceremony of the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ 2025) hosted by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Hosted February 4-5, 2025 at UNESCO’s headquarters in Paris, France, this high-profile gathering brought together world leaders in quantum innovation to showcase the transformative potential.