Stephanie Simmons - Photonic https://photonic.com Thu, 14 May 2026 18:18:20 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://photonic.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/cropped-Photonic_Symbol_Blue_white_space-32x32.png Stephanie Simmons - Photonic https://photonic.com 32 32 Web Summit 2026 https://photonic.com/event/web-summit-2026/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=web-summit-2026 Mon, 11 May 2026 16:50:22 +0000 https://photonic2026s.wpengine.com/?post_type=event&p=6852 Web Summit Vancouver 2026 is one of North America’s largest and most influential technology conferences, designed to connect the next generation of founders with global investors, media, and tech leaders. Chief Quantum Officer, Dr. Stephanie Simmons participated in a broad discussion of quantum’s potential applications and how it will leverage AI. AI transformed software—quantum will transform […]

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]]> Web Summit Vancouver 2026 is one of North America’s largest and most influential technology conferences, designed to connect the next generation of founders with global investors, media, and tech leaders.

Chief Quantum Officer, Dr. Stephanie Simmons participated in a broad discussion of quantum’s potential applications and how it will leverage AI. AI transformed software—quantum will transform what’s possible. This session explores how AI, quantum computing, and real-world systems are converging into a new computing paradigm.

Joining Stephanie on the panel:

  • David Carmona, VP of Discovery and Quantum
  • Moderator: Amy Nordrum, Executive Editor, MIT Technology Review

🔹 Panel: From bits to qubits: The next computing stack
📍 Centre Stage
🗓 May 12, 2026
🕓 12:30-12:50pm

 

Chief Product Officer, Dr. Paul Terry, spoke on two panels.

Panel #1. As AI continues to transform industries and quantum pushes the boundaries of what is possible, British Columbia is uniquely positioned at the intersection of both. This panel explores how collaboration across AI and quantum is driving new opportunities, and what it takes to turn that momentum into globally competitive companies.

Joining Paul on this panel in the BC Pavilion:

  • Nicholas Ning, CEO of Farpoint
  • Greg Mori, VP and RBC Fellow at RBC Borealis
  • Moderator: Dr. Bethany Edmunds, Board President of the AI Network of BC and Associate Dean of Computing Programs (West Coast) at Northeastern University

🔹 Panel: AI x Quantum: Why British Columbia Is Positioned to Lead the Next Computing Wave
📍 BC Pavilion
🗓 May 12, 2026
🕓 1:00–1:45 PM

Panel #2. This discussion looks at how partnerships across industry and research are accelerating quantum innovation. From commercialization to real-world deployment, the panel explores how emerging technologies are translating into meaningful impact across global industries.

Alongside Paul, this panel includes:

  • SFU President Joy Johnson
  • Moderator: Tyler Orton, Editor-in-Chief at Business in Vancouver, bringing perspectives from across research, industry, and media.

🔹 Panel: Quantum Partnerships: From Innovation to Global Advantage
📍 Stage 5
🗓 May 12, 2026
🕓 2:45–3:05 PM

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]]> Harvest Now, Decrypt Later: The Quantum Era’s Encryption Challenge with Stephanie Simmons https://photonic.com/event/harvest-now-decrypt-later-the-quantum-eras-encryption-challenge-with-stephanie-simmons/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=harvest-now-decrypt-later-the-quantum-eras-encryption-challenge-with-stephanie-simmons Wed, 25 Feb 2026 20:06:47 +0000 https://photonic.com/?post_type=event&p=6588 In this episode of Disruptors, John Stackhouse is joined by Dr. Stephanie Simmons, Founder and Chief Quantum Officer at Photonic, who lays out both the upside and the urgency: the opportunities quantum could unlock in areas like materials and chemistry, and the security reality behind “harvest now, decrypt later,” where adversaries can collect encrypted data today with the […]

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]]> In this episode of Disruptors, John Stackhouse is joined by Dr. Stephanie Simmons, Founder and Chief Quantum Officer at Photonic, who lays out both the upside and the urgency: the opportunities quantum could unlock in areas like materials and chemistry, and the security reality behind “harvest now, decrypt later,” where adversaries can collect encrypted data today with the intent to decrypt it later once fault-tolerant quantum arrives.

Listen to the episode

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]]> Q2B Silicon Valley https://photonic.com/event/q2b-silicon-valley/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=q2b-silicon-valley Thu, 11 Dec 2025 22:59:00 +0000 https://photonic.com/?post_type=event&p=5992 Our Chief Quantum Officer, Dr. Stephanie Simmons, and Product Manager, Kristine Boone, took the stage at Q2B—a three-day gathering at the Santa Clara Convention Centre bringing together industry leaders and researchers advancing quantum technology. We were proud to support the event as a Gold Sponsor, helping create space for meaningful discussion, networking, hands-on workshops, and […]

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]]> Our Chief Quantum Officer, Dr. Stephanie Simmons, and Product Manager, Kristine Boone, took the stage at Q2B—a three-day gathering at the Santa Clara Convention Centre bringing together industry leaders and researchers advancing quantum technology.

We were proud to support the event as a Gold Sponsor, helping create space for meaningful discussion, networking, hands-on workshops, and demos.

You can find information on our speaking sessions below:

Dr. Stephanie Simmons | Realistic Quantum Resource Estimation (QRE): How a Distributed Model Delivers Value Sooner
🗓 December 10
🕑 4:30–4:50pm
📍 Mission City Ballroom

Dr. Kristine Boone | How Optically Linked Silicon Spins Overcome the Challenges of Scale
🗓 December 11
🕑 2:40–3:00pm
📍 Room 204

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]]> KPMG AI Summits: Vancouver https://photonic.com/event/kpmg-ai-summits-vancouver/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kpmg-ai-summits-vancouver Thu, 01 May 2025 23:36:45 +0000 https://photonic.com/?post_type=event&p=3604 Presented in collaboration with Microsoft, the KPMG AI Made Real Summits are a series of exclusive half-day events held across six major Canadian cities, designed to help business leaders unlock value by making AI more tangible. Tailored for C-suite executives, senior decision-makers, and technology leaders, these summits are for those ready to move beyond exploration […]

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]]> Presented in collaboration with Microsoft, the KPMG AI Made Real Summits are a series of exclusive half-day events held across six major Canadian cities, designed to help business leaders unlock value by making AI more tangible. Tailored for C-suite executives, senior decision-makers, and technology leaders, these summits are for those ready to move beyond exploration and deliver real results with AI. The KPMG AI Made Real Summits provide valuable insights on how to harness AI not just as a tool for productivity, but as a strategic asset to drive growth.

Stephanie Simmons, co-founder and Chief Quantum Officer of Photonic, was a panelist on a session titled “Quantum AI – A Team Canada Game Changer.”

The panel explored topics such as:

AI is not just a tool for efficiency but a strategic enabler for strengthening Canada’s competitiveness, innovation, resilience, and long-term prosperity during a time of geopolitical uncertainty. Industry leaders will share real-world strategies for integrating AI and overcoming adoption challenges for the benefit of Canadian companies and the economy.

Panelists

Stephanie Simmons, co-founder and Chief Quantum Officer, Photonic

Sue Paish, CEO, Digital

Albert van Veen, Vice President, Innovation and Chief Information Officer, YVR

Walter Pela, GVA Regional Managing Partner, KPMG in Canada

David Seymour, Vice President, AI Strategy and Innovation & General Manager, Microsoft Vancouver

Moderator: Stuart McNish, Host – Moderator Conversations Live | Executive Producer, Oh Boy Productions

Watch the video here.

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]]> Opening Ceremony of the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ 2025) https://photonic.com/event/opening-ceremony-of-the-international-year-of-quantum-science-and-technology-iyq-2025/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=opening-ceremony-of-the-international-year-of-quantum-science-and-technology-iyq-2025 Wed, 05 Feb 2025 22:55:55 +0000 https://photonic.com/?post_type=event&p=3494 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 […]

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]]> 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.

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]]> Quantum Secure Cryptography, Scalability, and the Future of Commercial Quantum Technologies https://photonic.com/event/quantum-secure-cryptography-scalability-and-the-future-of-commercial-quantum-technologies/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=quantum-secure-cryptography-scalability-and-the-future-of-commercial-quantum-technologies Thu, 08 Aug 2024 22:21:08 +0000 https://photonic.com/?post_type=event&p=3400 Stephanie Simmons, co-founder and chief quantum officer of Photonic, is interviewed by Evan Kirstel. In this conversation, we explore the differences between classical and quantum computing, quantum secure cryptography, and Photonics Inc’s advancements in silicon-based quantum technologies.

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]]> Stephanie Simmons, co-founder and chief quantum officer of Photonic, is interviewed by Evan Kirstel. In this conversation, we explore the differences between classical and quantum computing, quantum secure cryptography, and Photonics Inc’s advancements in silicon-based quantum technologies.

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]]> Commercializing Quantum Economist Insight Hour https://photonic.com/event/commercializing-quantum-economist-insight-hour/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=commercializing-quantum-economist-insight-hour Tue, 25 Jun 2024 11:45:36 +0000 https://photonic.com/?post_type=event&p=3293 What will it take to create the quantum internet? This expert-led panel discussed the key features of the so-called quantum internet, delving into the strategies required to realise these possibilities as well as the technical hurdles that must be overcome. Discussion points include: What are the breakthroughs and key stages on the path to the […]

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]]> What will it take to create the quantum internet?

This expert-led panel discussed the key features of the so-called quantum internet, delving into the strategies required to realise these possibilities as well as the technical hurdles that must be overcome.

Discussion points include:

  • What are the breakthroughs and key stages on the path to the quantum internet at scale?
  • How to unlock the next stages in the quantum internet and empower its ecosystem with new capabilities?
  • How big is the quantum internet market?
  • What are some of the key drivers of the quantum internet and what sectors are likely to benefit from this technology?
  • How can the quantum internet be integrated with existing infrastructure?

Speakers

  • Krysta Svore, Distinguished engineer and vice-president of quantum software, Microsoft
  • Stephanie Simmons, Chief quantum officer, Photonic Inc.
  • David Shaw, Chief analyst, Global Quantum Intelligence

Moderator: Jason Palmer, Host of “The Intelligence” podcast, The Economist 

Event was sponsored by Microsoft

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]]> Linking silicon T centres with light offers a route to fault-tolerant quantum computing https://photonic.com/event/linking-silicon-t-centres-with-light-offers-a-route-to-fault-tolerant-quantum-computing/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=linking-silicon-t-centres-with-light-offers-a-route-to-fault-tolerant-quantum-computing Thu, 20 Jun 2024 23:30:49 +0000 https://photonic.com/?post_type=event&p=3383 Physics World podcast episode with Stef Simmons recorded at Commercialising Quantum Global 2024

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]]> Physics World podcast episode with Stef Simmons recorded at Commercialising Quantum Global 2024

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]]> The Economist Commercializing Quantum Global Summit 2024 https://photonic.com/event/economist-commercializing-quantum-2024/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=economist-commercializing-quantum-2024 Thu, 06 Jun 2024 19:28:47 +0000 https://photonic.com/?post_type=event&p=3267 In its third year, Commercialising Quantum Global Summit returned to London, to enable your organisation to benefit from one of the world’s most powerful emerging technologies. Over 120 speakers took the stage to discuss and explore the promise, peril, applications, limitations, hype and reality of quantum technology; What are the actions organizations should take today […]

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In its third year, Commercialising Quantum Global Summit returned to London, to enable your organisation to benefit from one of the world’s most powerful emerging technologies.

Over 120 speakers took the stage to discuss and explore the promise, peril, applications, limitations, hype and reality of quantum technology; What are the actions organizations should take today to prepare?

June 6th, 2024, Photonic CQO Stephanie Simmons & Herman Hauser, Cofounder and Venture partner at Amadeus Capital Partners participated in a fireside chat: “Progress towards distributed-quantum computing: what is needed for a quantum internet?”

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]]> Stephanie Simmons – Keynote Address Chicago Quantum Exchange 2023 https://photonic.com/event/2023-chicago-quantum-exchange-keynote/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2023-chicago-quantum-exchange-keynote Fri, 02 Feb 2024 01:04:50 +0000 https://photonic.com/?post_type=publication&p=3133 In this keynote, Dr. Simmons shares her vision of Photonic’s path to 100,000 qubits. Working backwards from this goal, she reflects on four lessons learned to build distributed, scalable, fault-tolerant quantum computers. Borrowing from the field of economics, she discusses the dominant design and elaborates on the key attributes it must possess.

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]]> In this keynote, Dr. Simmons shares her vision of Photonic’s path to 100,000 qubits. Working backwards from this goal, she reflects on four lessons learned to build distributed, scalable, fault-tolerant quantum computers. Borrowing from the field of economics, she discusses the dominant design and elaborates on the key attributes it must possess.

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