Université Côte d'Azur at the 2026 World Quantum Cannes Festival

As a co-organizer of this first edition of the WQCF, Université Côte d’Azur will showcase the strengths of its research and quantum ecosystem, at the intersection of research, innovation, and technological applications. This international event will bring together major industrial groups, key tech players, and public sector representatives to discuss the latest advances and applications of quantum technologies.

On the agenda

Date	Location	Schedule	Topic
November 17 & 18	Booth B19 & demo area	All day	Presentation of the university’s research and latest advances through scientific posters
			Demonstrations of quantum technologies and applications
			Meet and interact with researchers and quantum experts from Université Côte d’Azur
November 17	Conference Room 1	9:55 a.m. – 10:25 a.m.	Roundtable: “Balancing National Sovereignty, Global Cooperation, and Open Science in the Development of Quantum Technology” Presentation by Sébastien Tanzilli, Director of the French National Research Program on Quantum Sciences and Technologies, CNRS – Université Côte d’Azur
	Booth B19	11:30 a.m.	Networking reception with Virginia D’Auria, Director of QuantAzur; Robin Kaiser, CNRS Research Director; and Sébastien Tanzilli (by invitation only)
November 18	TBD	9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.	Presentation on quantum technology by Sébastien Tanzilli for businesses, in collaboration with the Nice Côte d'Azur Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI)
	TBD	2:00 PM – 5:00 PM	Presentation on quantum computing by Virginia D'Auria for the general public

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Université Côte d'Azur, a major player in quantum technologies

Cutting-edge scientific expertise

• Research covering the four main pillars of quantum science: computing, communication, simulation, and sensors.
• Work ranging from fundamental research to technological applications.
• Numerous projects supported by the ERC, Quantum Flagship, PEPR Quantique, and ANR.

An international focus

• Leading-edge collaborations, notably with Majulab, a Franco-Singaporean research laboratory, and the Canada-France Quantum Alliance (CAFQA) network.

Concrete advances in quantum communication

• Quantum@UniCA, an IdEx-supported project, established France’s first operational quantum communication link in 2021, connecting Nice Valrose, EcoVallée, and SophiaTech.
• An ambition now focused on extending the network into space, with the Calern Plateau Observatory serving as the ground station.

An ecosystem brought together by QuantAzur

• Founded in 2022, QuantAzur—the Azur Quantum Federative Institute—brings together the region’s quantum stakeholders.
• An ecosystem that brings together research, education, innovation, and the socio-economic sector.