About the symposia series
The French-Singaporean Quantum Symposium (FSQS) 2025 marks the second edition of this flagship event, reaffirming the deepening ties between France and Singapore in the rapidly advancing field of quantum technologies. To be held in Paris from 25 to 27 November 2025, this year’s symposium will convene thought leaders, researchers, industry players, and end-users across both nations.
FSQS 2025 aims to:
- Strengthen strategic partnerships between Singapore and France in Quantum
- Foster synergies across academia, industry—from agile startups to established corporates—and quantum technology end-users, building on decades of strong bilateral academic collaboration
- Identify complementary strengths and explore joint opportunities to drive impactful research, innovation, and enterprise (RIE) collaborations between the two countries
From the CNRS-NQO MoU signed in April 2025, FSQS 2025 offers a timely platform to consolidate synergies under the identified topics of quantum energetics and quantum photonics, while exploring quantum algorithms and other emerging topics.
Scientific sessions
Nobel Prize of Physics 2022, IOGS, Pasqal
National University of Singapore, Oxford University, Centre for Quantum Technologies
CNRS, NQCC, VeriQloud
Laboratoire Kastler Brossel, Sorbonne University, Welinq
Centre for Quantum Technologies, National University of Singapore, A*STAR
CNRS, C2N, Quandela
Centre for Quantum Technologies, Nanyang Quantum Hub, Nanyang Technological University
Entropica Labs
Singapore University of Technology and Design
CNRS, LIP6
Laboratoire Jacques-Louis Lions, CNRS
Centre for Quantum Technologies, A*STAR
Quobly
National Quantum Federated Foundry
NQSN
NQSN
LKB, Sorbonne University
National University of Singapore, CQT
Horizon Quantum Computing
EDF
CNRS
InPhyNi, UniCA,
NUS, CQT
Institutional session
CNRS
UGA
NUS, CQT
Thales
NQO
CNRS, SU
IMDA
CEA
LJLL, CNRS
Quantum Energetics: State of the art and Perspectives
- Alexia Auffèves (CNRS, CQT, MajuLab)
- Ariane Soret (Quandela)
- Jeremy Stevens (Alice & Bob)
- Pierre-Emmanuel Emeriau (Quandela)
- Robert Whitney (CNRS)
- Cyril Baudry (EDF)
Institutional talks
- Desmond Toa (NQO)
- Sébastien Tanzilli (CNRS)
- Victor Leong (NQFF, A*STAR, IMRE)
- Jing Yan Haw (CQT, NQSN)
- Hao Qin (CQT, NQSN)
- Frédéric Barbaresco (Thales)
- Franck Balestro (UGA)
- Jose Ignacio Latorre (NUS, NQCH, CQT)
- Tanguy Sassolas (CEA)
- Yvon Maday (LJLL, CNRS)
- Koh Wee Sain (IMDA)
- Eleni Diamanti (CNRS, SU)
Quantum Algorithms, Computing & Software
- Kavan Modi (SUTD)
- Iordanis Keredinis (CNRS, LIP6)
- Yvon Maday (LJLL, CNRS)
- Mi-Song Dupuy (LJLL, CNRS)
- Hui Khoon Ng (CQT, NUS)
- Joe Fitzsimons (Horizon Quantum)
- Elham Kashefi (CNRS, NQCC, VeriQloud)
- Nina Amini (CNRS, Centrale Supelec)
- Mile Gu (CQT, NUS)
Quantum hardware
- Johnson Goh (IMRE, CQT, NQO)
- Maud Vinet (Quobly)
- David Wilkowski (CQT, NTU)
- Thierry Lahaye (IOGS)
Quantum Pioneers’ Dialogue
- Alain Aspect (IOGS, Pasqal) et Artur Ekert (NUS, Oxford, CQT)
Keynotes
- Pascale Senellart (CNRS, C2N, Quandela)
- Kwek Leong Chuan (NUS, NTU, CQT)
Quantum Photonics
- Zhu Di (CQT, NUS)
- Julien Laurat (LKB, SU & Welinq)
- Valentina Parigi (LKB, SU)
- Kwek Leong Chuan (CQT, NTU, NUS)
- Valerio Scarani (CQT, NUS)
- Olivier Alibart (InPhyNi, UniCA)
Legend
NQO: National Quantum Office
CQT: Centre for Quantum Technologies
NUS: National University of Singapore
SUTD: Singapore University of Technology and Design
NTU: Nanyang Technological University
NQCH: National Quantum Computing Hub
A*STAR: Agency for Science, Technology and Research
IHPC: Institute of High Performance Computing
IMRE: Institute for Materials Research and Engineering
NB: Program under construction, to be confirmed.
Confirmation emails have been sent to the registered members.
Day 1
Welcome
Tea & coffee
Opening remarks
Singapore Ambassador to France Ms. Foo Teow Lee, ED NQO Mr. Keok Tong Ling, CNRS Chairman and CEO Prof. Antoine Petit, Head of France’s National Quantum Strategy Office Mr. Loïc Le Loarer
Signing of expanded MOU between CNRS and NQO
Session 1: Quantum Energetics, State of the art and Perspectives
- Alexia Auffèves, Jeremy Stevens, Ariane Soret, Pierre-Emmanuel Emeriau, Robert Whitney, Cyril Baudry
- TEA BREAK
Session 2: Quantum algorithms, computing and software (I)
- 11:30 – Elham Kashefi
- 11:50 – Mile Gu
- 12:10 – Iordanis Keredinis
- 12:30 – Kavan Modi
- LUNCH BREAK
A Pioneers’ Dialogue: Alain Aspect & Artur Ekert
Institutional Session chaired by Mr. Keok Tong Ling and Mr. Loïc Le Loarer
- Signings of Pasqal MRCA and Quobly RCA
- Presentations of the structuring programs in the French and the Singaporean ecosystems by José Ignacio Latorre, Sébastien Tanzilli, Frédéric Barbaresco, Victor Leong, Tanguy Sassolas
- TEA BREAK
Session 2: Quantum algorithms, computing and software (II)
- 16:40 – Yvon Maday
Session 3: Quantum hardware – Cold atoms
- 17:00 – Thierry Lahaye
- 17:20 – David Wilkowski
Poster session
Day 2
Welcome
Tea & coffee
Keynote: Pascale Senellart (CNRS C2N & Quandela)
Keynote: Kwek Leong Chuan (NUS, NTU, CQT)
Institutional session: Quantum networks
- Jing Yan, Hao Qin, Koh Wee Sain
- Eleni Diamanti
Institutional session: Talents
Franck Balestro, Desmond Toa
- TEA BREAK
Session 5: Quantum Algorithms, computing and software (II)
- 11:35 – Frédéric Barbaresco
- 11:45 – Hui Khoon Ng
- 12:05 – Mi-Song Dupuy
- LUNCH BREAK
Session 4: Quantum Photonics
- 13:40 – Zhu Di
- 14:00 – Valerio Scarani
- 14:20 – Olivier Alibart
- 14:40 – Julien Laurat
- 15:00 – Valentina Parigi
- TEA BREAK
Session 5: Quantum Algorithms, computing and software (III)
- 15:50 – Nina Amini
- 16:10 – Joe Fitzsimons
Session 6: Quantum hardware – Spin qubits
- 16:30 – Johnson Goh
- 16:50 – Maud Vinet
End
Quantonation is pleased to invite all the participants to a cocktail reception at their offices in Paris.
Day 1
Welcome
Tea & coffee
Opening remarks
Singapore Ambassador to France Ms. Foo Teow Lee, ED NQO Mr. Keok Tong Ling, CNRS Chairman and CEO Prof. Antoine Petit, Head of France’s National Quantum Strategy Office Mr. Loïc Le Loarer
Signing of expanded MOU between CNRS and NQO
Session 1: Quantum Energetics, State of the art and Perspectives
- Alexia Auffèves, Jeremy Stevens, Ariane Soret, Pierre-Emmanuel Emeriau, Robert Whitney, Cyril Baudry
- TEA BREAK
Session 2: Quantum algorithms, computing and software (I)
- 11:30 – Elham Kashefi
- 11:50 – Mile Gu
- 12:10 – Iordanis Keredinis
- 12:30 – Kavan Modi
- LUNCH BREAK
A Pioneers’ Dialogue: Alain Aspect & Artur Ekert
Institutional Session chaired by Mr. Keok Tong Ling and Mr. Loïc Le Loarer
- Signings of Pasqal MRCA and Quobly RCA
- Presentations of the structuring programs in the French and the Singaporean ecosystems by José Ignacio Latorre, Sébastien Tanzilli, Frédéric Barbaresco, Victor Leong, Tanguy Sassolas
- TEA BREAK
Session 2: Quantum algorithms, computing and software (II)
- 16:40 – Yvon Maday
Session 3: Quantum hardware – Cold atoms
- 17:00 – Thierry Lahaye
- 17:20 – David Wilkowski
Poster session
Day 2
Welcome
Tea & coffee
Keynote: Pascale Senellart (CNRS C2N & Quandela)
Keynote: Kwek Leong Chuan (NUS, NTU, CQT)
Institutional session: Quantum networks
- Jing Yan, Hao Qin, Koh Wee Sain
- Eleni Diamanti
Institutional session: Talents
Franck Balestro, Desmond Toa
- TEA BREAK
Session 5: Quantum Algorithms, computing and software (II)
- 11:35 – Frédéric Barbaresco
- 11:45 – Hui Khoon Ng
- 12:05 – Mi-Song Dupuy
- LUNCH BREAK
Session 4: Quantum Photonics
- 13:40 – Zhu Di
- 14:00 – Valerio Scarani
- 14:20 – Olivier Alibart
- 14:40 – Julien Laurat
- 15:00 – Valentina Parigi
- TEA BREAK
Session 5: Quantum Algorithms, computing and software (III)
- 15:50 – Nina Amini
- 16:10 – Joe Fitzsimons
Session 6: Quantum hardware – Spin qubits
- 16:30 – Johnson Goh
- 16:50 – Maud Vinet
End
Quantonation is pleased to invite all the participants to a cocktail reception at their offices in Paris.
Members
Call for posters
The Franco–Singaporean Quantum Symposium will take place in Paris on November 25–26, 2025, bringing together leading voices from academia, industry, and government across both countries to foster collaboration in quantum science and technology.
We are pleased to launch a Call for Posters as part of the symposium program. The poster session will highlight cutting-edge work across the quantum landscape, offering a space for researchers, startups, and institutions to present their ideas, results, and innovations.
Who should apply?
We welcome contributions from: researchers (PhD students, postdocs, faculty), startups and corporate R&D teams, Public and private research institutions, Technology transfer & innovation offices, Anyone engaged in the development or application of quantum technologies Whether your work is experimental or theoretical, academic or applied, early-stage or mature — this is a unique opportunity to connect with an international community of peers, partners, and potential collaborators
What to submit?
To express interest, please fill out the form linked below with:
- The authors
- The topics of the contribution: photonics, energy, algorithms, other topics
- An abstract of no more than half a page with a possible link to a publication or preprint
This is a non-binding expression of interest. Final confirmations and practical details (poster size, setup time, etc.) will be communicated upon selection.
Key dates
- Deadline to express interest : October 18, 2025
- Symposium dates: November 25–26, 2025
- Poster session: During the symposium (date and time to be confirmed)
- Location: Paris, Le Hub BPI – 9 boulevard Haussmann
Address
Hub BPI
8 boulevard Haussmann – 75009 Paris, FR
E-mail us
For any question, please write to alexia.auffeves@cnrs.fr or desmond_toa@nqo.sg
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