OQI explores emerging quantum economy at QUANTUM NOW
10th July 2025

Photo by Quantum Industry Canada
As part of her role as Member of the Board of Directors at Distriq, Zone Innovation Quantique de Sherbrooke, Catherine Lefebvre (Applications Lead and Senior Advisor at OQI) recently participated in QUANTUM NOW as co-master of ceremony along with Elise Usunier (Member of the Board of Directors at Quantum Industry Canada and CCO of Zero Point Cryogenics).
The inaugural event, hosted by Quantum Industry Canada in partnership with Distriq, took place in Montreal, Canada, from 18-19 June. One of the International Year of Quantum (IYQ) global events throughout 2025, it brought together a range of stakeholders – including international delegations, innovators, business leaders, investors, researchers and policymakers – to discuss how they are actively building the emerging quantum economy.
The inaugural event was timely, following the G7 Summit and the recent statement on quantum technology, and provided an opportunity for the quantum community to engage and take tangible actions in shaping the quantum economy at a global level.
At OQI, we look forward to future opportunities to discuss the evolving global quantum landscape. Congratulations to the organisers on the success of the event!