World Quantum Cannes Festival brings researchers, quantum technology companies, industry leaders, investors, and policymakers together to advance the commercial and industrial adoption of quantum technologies.

📅 Date: November 17-18, 2026
📍 Location: Cannes, France
🏢 Venue: Palais des Festivals et des Congrès de Cannes
🎟️ Free Exhibition Pass: Attendees can access the exhibition and networking areas free of charge on both days.

Register for a free Expo pass

Quantum technologies are moving from research towards industrial application, creating new questions around commercial viability, infrastructure, talent, regulation, and investment. The World Quantum Cannes Festival brings the people working on each part of that transition into the same room.

The programme combines strategic conferences with technical discussions, an exhibition of hardware and market-ready solutions, and sessions examining applications in sectors such as finance, pharmaceuticals, and energy. It is designed for business leaders assessing where quantum could create value, researchers looking for industrial partners, investors evaluating the emerging market, and technology companies building across the quantum stack.

Alongside the conference programme, attendees can join Investor Day sessions, B2B matchmaking, networking events, and the new Quantum Art & Society programme.

Highlights

  • 1,200+ global leaders and pioneers expected from across the quantum ecosystem;
  • 180+ speakers representing science, technology, industry, investment, and government;
  • Three conference rooms hosting strategic discussions and technical sessions;
  • An innovation showcase featuring hardware demonstrations, R&D projects, and market-ready solutions;
  • Investor Day and B2B matchmaking, alongside networking lounges and dedicated side events.

What to expect

  • Strategic conferences connecting quantum science with industrial priorities, public policy, and commercial adoption
  • Industry use cases examining the potential implications of quantum technologies for finance, pharmaceuticals, energy, aerospace, communications, and other sectors
  • An innovation showcase featuring hardware demonstrations, R&D projects, and solutions developed for industry users
  • Investor Day connecting quantum companies with institutional and private investors
  • Curated business meetings through B2B matchmaking, networking lounges, and side events
  • Quantum Art & Society, a programme exploring quantum through art, cinema, graphic storytelling, and interactive experiences.
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