** Please note that this event will be held in English only **

On May 6, Finance Montréal invites you to join a select circle of leaders from the financial sector for a strategic day dedicated to quantum finance.

A high-level gathering, this event will explore critical issues related to quantum information and cybersecurity, and examine how these advances are redefining standards of performance, security, and innovation in finance and insurance.

This event is organized in collaboration with the Quantum Finance Research Hub at University of Sherbrooke, Finance Montréal, and PINQ².

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Why attend?

• Gain insight into the latest advancements in quantum technologies and their future outlook;

• Analyze the strategic and operational implications for banks and insurers;

• Explore quantum cybersecurity solutions, including post-quantum cryptography and quantum key distribution (QKD);

• Discover concrete applications of quantum computing in finance, such as portfolio optimization, risk management, and complex modeling.

Through forward-looking analyses, real-world case studies, and expert discussions, the objective is clear: to equip decision-makers, innovation leaders, financial analysts, and cybersecurity experts with the tools to anticipate risks, capture competitive advantages, and guide investment and governance decisions.

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Program

8:30 a.m. Arrival of participants and networking breakfast

9:30 a.m. Welcoming remarks

9:45 a.m. Keynote session: The Future of Digital Trust : Why the financial sector must lead Canada’s quantum transition, presented by Louise Davey, LDIQ

10:30 a.m. Break

10:50 a.m. Case study: A Practical Approach to Quantum-Safe Migration, presented by Ray Shieh, IBM 

11:10 a.m. Case study: Quantum Communications: From Concept to Strategic Infrastructure for Finance and Insurance, presented by François Borelli, NUMANA/Kirq

11:30 a.m. Panel: The Impact of Quantum Technology on Daily Banking and Financial Operations – Cost and Efficiency Implications 

12:15 p.m. Networking lunch break*

*Lunch will be provided to participants.

1:30 p.m. Keynote session: Quantum Technologies – Opportunities and Outlook for the Financial Sector

2:15 p.m. Case study: Quantum-Enhanced Portfolio Optimization Under Real Costs and Constraints, presented by Mohammed Kashfi, PINQ² 

2:35 p.m. Case study: A quantum algorithm for lookback options and guaranteed minimum maturity benefits, presented by Emmanuel Hamel, Autorité des marchés financiers

2:55 p.m. Break

3:15 p.m. Panel: From Hype to Use Cases – How Quantum Applications Are Being Addressed Today 

4:00 p.m. – Networking cocktail

6:00 p.m. – Closure of the event

More panelists will be announced shortly — stay tuned.

 

This is a must-attend event.

Join us and be part of the new era of finance!

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