Quandela hosts Australia conference drawing leaders in quantum technology

Quandela’s photonic quantum computer is the only device of its kind accessible to companies within a Canada-wide research and development program. On June 23, 2026, the company experimentally validated a low-latency integration path between its photonic quantum processors and NVIDIA AI infrastructure, demonstrating a route toward incorporating photonic quantum processing units into high-performance computing, Quandela says. This advancement accompanies a new memorandum of understanding with CMC Microsystems, adding Quandela to the Quantum Computing Sandbox; physicist Valérian Giesz stated the partnership marks Mekdam’s entry into quantum computing and strengthens Quandela’s presence in Qatar following an agreement signed June 18th at a Franco-Gulf economic forum. The Quantum Australia Conference convened global leaders and researchers, showcasing advancements in quantum technologies and fostering commercialization opportunities across key sectors. Expanding beyond the conference, Quandela…