BEGIN:VCALENDAR BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260219T133000Z DTEND:20260219T210000Z SUMMARY:Quantum Technology Opportunity Workshop: Engage, Discover & Act DESCRIPTION:The objective of this event is to engage a broader audience from the academic, innovation, business and public sector communities in exploring opportunities associated with the adoption of emerging quantum technologies. A ‘broad audience’ refers to an innovation-driven audience that goes beyond quantum domain experts and includes those interested in exploring entrepreneurial opportunities by leveraging the potential of quantum technologies. The workshop will adopt a participatory format where renowned Invited Speakers will provide an opportunity-driven perspective on their specific domains but also engage in conversations with participants and tailor the discussions to their interests by sharing relevant insights and exploring open-ended questions. Key questions to be addressed by Invited Speakers and Panelists: What are the opportunities for entrepreneurs & early adopters of quantum technologies? Where and how should proactive customers start the adoption process? Examples of questions for participants: Where do you see a potential role for quantum technologies in transforming your specific business or in envisioning a potential new venture?  Do you see a potential opportunity for you, your organization or business sector that is worth pursuing? What type of partners would you need to act on it? What stops you from acting at this moment? The participatory format will be enhanced by networking sessions and breakout room conversations involving groups of interest that could discuss potential partnerships & cooperation. For more info contact: Stoyan Tanev, Assoc. Prof., TIM Program: stoyan.tanev@carleton.ca Schedule TimeSession08:30-08:35   Opening: Stoyan Tanev (TIM Program, Sprott School of Business, Carleton University)08:35-08:40Welcome: Howard Nemiroff, Dean, Sprott School of Business, Carleton University08:40 – 8:45Rafik Goubran, VP Research & International, Carleton University8:45-9:00Philip Lafrance, Manager, Sector Development & Operations, Quantum Industry Canada09:00-09:45John Donohue, IQC, UWaterloo, “The Fundamental Features of Quantum Technologies”09:45-10:15William Savard, Program Director, QV Studio, “The QV Studio Approach to Quantum Opportunities”10:15-10:30David Hudson, TIM Program, Sprott School of Business, CU, “The Quantum Opportunity Domain of the Nicol Interns and Ventures Program at Carleton University”10:30-11:00 Coffee Break11:00-11:40Martin Charbonneau, Nokia, “Acting on the Adoption of Quantum Safe Networking Solutions”11:40 – 12:20Philip Lafrance, “How Do Emerging Standards Enable the Adoption of Quantum Technologies? The Case of Quantum and Post-Quantum Cryptography”12:30-13:20 Light lunch and refreshments  13:20-14:00Martin Laforest, Quantacet, “Exploring the Landscape of Quantum Business Opportunities”14:00-14:20David Hudson, TIM program, Sprott, CU: “Do You Need a Lot to Start Acting Now?”14:20 – 14:40Stoyan Tanev, TIM program, Sprott, CU: “Disruption in Action: An Example of a Disruptive Quantum Technology Innovation”14:40-15:40Panel discussion – Bruno Couillard (Crypto4A), Rajat Ghosh (National Quantum Strategy Secretariat, ISED), Khaled Mnaymneh (NRC), Jeff Lundeen (UOttawa), Niki Harris (Quantum Security Defense)15:40-16:00 Closing Register Now LOCATION:4010 Nicol, Carleton University, 1125 Colonel By Dr, Ottawa, ON K1S 5B6 URL: END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR