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QC Ware Announces 3rd Q2B Paris Conference Focused on the Roadmap to Quantum Value in Europe and Beyond, Quandela to Sponsor

QC Ware and Bpifrance to host, under the high patronage of Mr. Emmanuel MACRON, President of the French Republic, the 2025 Q2B Paris Conference to connect international and European quantum industry experts across pharmaceutical, finance, telecommunication, automotive, and more.

PALO ALTO, Calif., Aug. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — QC Ware, a leading provider of industry-disrupting quantum and quantum-inspired machine learning as well as chemistry simulation solutions, today announced the 2025 Q2B Paris Conference to take place on September 24-25, 2025. This conference is presented in joint partnership with Bpifrance.

As the Platinum Sponsor of Q2B25 Paris, Quandela, the European quantum computing leader, will be participating in strategic discussions and live demonstrations focused on real-world quantum impact. Positioning Europe at the forefront of the global quantum race, Quandela has successfully deployed quantum computers across private datacenters while providing cloud access to its own quantum platforms. Its advanced photon-based systems and comprehensive software stack are designed to create value and power breakthrough innovations across critical industries. This year at Q2B25 Paris, Quandela will showcase MerLin, the first worldwide framework bridging AI and quantum computing.

The quantum industry is at an exciting inflection point where we’re moving from potential to practical value. Q2B Paris brings together the world’s leading quantum actors, creating a unique opportunity to accelerate this transition. As a European company with quantum systems running in datacenters across different continents, we’re eager to contribute to this global conversation about quantum value,” said Niccolo Somaschi – Cofounder & CEO of Quandela.

The conference, which will be held at the Paris’ Cité des Sciences et de l’Industrie, will dive deep into all major quantum technologies: computing, AI, sensing, communications, and security. Attendees can expect to see featured keynotes, industry case studies, and discussions led by experts on the leading edge of quantum R&D from some of the world’s top businesses and institutions across government, academia, and Fortune 100 companies.

The conference is a collaborative effort between QC Ware and Bpifrance, France’s public investment bank, which is committed to supporting innovation and investing in the country’s most promising areas of technology.

“I’m really excited about our returning to Paris for another year of this conference!” said QC Ware CEO Matt Johnson. “The quantum technologies ecosystem in Europe, and specifically in France, has made huge steps forward over the last year. Also, the work Bpifrance has undertaken to directly and indirectly pave the way to this achievement is outstanding.”

Through keynotes, business seminars, breakout sessions, technical workshops, and panel discussions, attendees at Q2B Paris will be able to learn about the latest hardware breakthroughs and applications in optimization, chemistry simulations, pharmaceutical and materials discovery, Monte Carlo methods, error correction, and machine learning. Notable speakers include:

  • Bruno Bonnell – Secretary General for Investment in charge of France 2030, Secretary General for Investments
  • Pascale Senellart – Co-founder and Scientific Advisor, Quandela
  • Loïc Le Loarer – Head of the French National Quantum Strategy, Secretary General for Investments
  • Nicolas Dufourcq – CEO, Bpifrance
  • Michael Hayduk – Deputy Director, Information Directorate, AFRL
  • Serafino Sorrenti – Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Department for Digital Transformation of the Italian Presidency of the Council of Ministers
  • Xavier Pereira – Chief Growth Officer, Quandela

On September 25Daniel Vert from Systematic Paris will be hosting an end user panel titled “Use-cases or buzzwords? What industry really expects from quantum” including representatives from top French companies looking at quantum solutions:

  • David De Almeida – Director for Research, SNCF
  • Andrea Le Vot – Quantum Lead, Crédit Agricole
  • Benoît Lelong – Head of Data Platform, Servier

Additionally, the conference will feature several panels and sessions from real-world practitioners and experts across industries, including:

  • Pharmaceuticals: Boehringer Ingelheim
  • Finance: Crédit Agricole
  • Automotive, Transportation and Aerospace: Airbus, BMW, SNCF

Q2B is dedicated to promoting and growing the quantum technologies ecosystem. One of the critical components of the conference is the Start-up Track which includes a pitch competition, New faces panel, and VC panel. The pitch competition is being organized by Quantonation Ventures, who will engage in full due diligence with the competition winner for a potential pre-seed or seed investment.

Finally, several leaders charting the future of quantum technology adoption will deliver sessions on recent advancements in the field. These leaders include:

  • Shane Mansfield – Chief Research Officer, Quandela
  • Loic Henriet – Chief Technology Officer, Pasqal
  • Jean-François Bobier – Partner and Vice President, BCG.X
  • Yuval Boger – CCO, QuEra Quantum Computing Inc.
  • Alfredo Troiano – Sole Director, QuantumNet SRL
  • José Duca – Global Head of Computer-Aided Drug Discovery, Novartis
  • Olivier Ezratty – Academic and Co-Founder, EPITA, Quantum Energy Initiative
  • Joe Spencer – VP Strategic Projects and Client Success, GQI
  • Théau Peronnin – CEO and Cofounder, Alice & Bob
  • Carlos Riofrio – Quantum Engineer, BMW
  • Julian van Velzen – Director of Quantum, Capgemini
  • Benoît Lelong – Head of Data Platform, Servier
  • Bruno Sanglé-Ferrière – CEO, Carrousel Digital Ltd
  • Roberti Siagri – CEO & Founder, Rotonium SRL

“In our effort to boost the quantum computing ecosystem in France and in Europe, we’re glad to welcome the world’s quantum leaders to Paris for this event,” said Paul-François Fournier, Executive Director of Innovation at Bpifrance.

Q2B Paris will also host a number of vendors showcasing their latest advancements in quantum technologies: Quandela, NQSTI, QuEra Computing Inc., Quantum Transistors, Equal1, Carrousel Digital, IQM, Quintessence Labs, Quantum Machines, Alice & Bob, AWS, and more.

Find the agenda, featured speakers, and register to attend Q2B 2025 Paris here.

About QC Ware

QC Ware is a quantum and classical computing SaaS company focused on delivering enterprise value through cutting-edge computational technology. The company develops enterprise-grade applications that run on state-of-the-art classical computing hardware and algorithms targeting near-term quantum hardware. Its flagship product, Promethium, is an advanced molecular discovery platform that leverages quantum chemistry to accelerate research across pharmaceutical, materials science, and chemical industries. With specialization in machine learning and chemistry simulation applications, the team bridges the gap between theoretical quantum computing and practical business solutions. Composed of some of the industry’s foremost experts, QC Ware is headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with a European subsidiary in Paris. The company also organizes Q2B, a global series of conferences for industry, practitioner, and academic quantum computing communities. Learn more at www.qcware.com.

CONTACT: Jean-Baptiste Faverjon, +33777847234, jb.faverjon@qcware.com

 

Digital twin technology with AI to boost efficiency and reliability in pharmaceutical manufacturing

  • Cambridge Advanced Research and Education in Singapore (CARES), the University of Cambridge’s first overseas research centre, together with the A*STAR Institute for Infocomm Research (A*STAR I2R) has developed a digital twin platform that uses artificial intelligence (AI) and real-time plant data to enhance fault detection, system monitoring, and predictive maintenance in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
  • The technology will be commercialised through Chemical Data Intelligence, a CARES spin-off, and will be made available to the Pharma Innovation Programme Singapore (PIPS) Consortium.

SINGAPORE, Aug. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Pharmaceutical manufacturing demands consistency, high precision, and continuous improvement to ensure the safety and quality of medicines. The new platform automates the development of digital twins, which are virtual replicas of production lines, to optimise plant operations, detect anomalies early, and support data-driven decision-making.  

The technology has shown key advantages of an ontology-based digital twin to improve system understanding, refine predictions, and supports the addition of flexible, new workflow agents for future digital development and manufacturing.

CARES led the development of the digital twin’s ontology and physical modelling, while A*STAR I2R developed an AI agent for anomaly detection. This AI agent combines physical models, which utilises the knowledge from the ontology, with the data-driven models trained on sensory data such as temperature, flow rates, and pressure, to detect issues like mismatched flow rates or abnormal tank levels before they escalate.

The system was demonstrated on a real-time manufacturing testbed provided by another CARES spin-off, Accelerated Materials. Hosted on Microsoft Azure cloud, the platform enables researchers and engineers to monitor plant performance in real-time, simulate production scenarios, and test responses to potential faults.

Prof Alexei Lapkin, lead Principal Investigator on the project, reflects on future developments, “the project has multiple outputs; one is the technology for rapid development of digital twins based on the ontology of first principles models. This technology is now being turned into a commercial product by another CARES spin-off, Chemical Data Intelligence, to make it available to the pharmaceutical companies under the Pharma Innovation Programme Singapore (PIPS) Consortium”

Dr Lianlian Jiang, Co-Lead Principal Investigator of the project, Unit Lead of Digital & Sustainable Manufacturing at  A*STAR I2R, said: “The AI agent in this ontology-based digital twin can be extended beyond anomaly detection to support quality monitoring, production scheduling, and resource planning. By embedding domain knowledge into the system, the technology helps capture and transfer critical expertise while complementing staff expertise. We are glad to work with CARES and industry partners to further scale this technology to meet the needs of more complex manufacturing environments.”

Watch a video explaining the technology of the project: https://youtu.be/A2VZNdIiXEs

The project, From Digital Twins to Real Time AI-Supported Plant Operations, is supported by A*STAR under its Pharma Innovation Programme Singapore (PIPS) (Award no: M23B3a0015). The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) is Singapore’s lead public sector research and development (R&D) agency.

About CARES

The Cambridge Centre for Advanced Research and Education (CARES) was established in 2013 as the University of Cambridge’s first overseas research centre. Cambridge CARES is funded by the National Research Foundation (NRF) as part of CREATE (Campus for Research Excellence and Technological Enterprise). We have a number of research collaborations between the University of Cambridge, Nanyang Technological University, the National University of Singapore, industrial partners, and other universities in Japan, France, Norway, and Switzerland.

NRF funds several CARES decarbonisation programmes in chemical technologies, the manufacturing of molecules and materials, and hydrogen and ammonia combustion under CREATE. Other key programmes include exploring human cognitive flexibility across the lifespan and the effects of the built environment on human health. CARES is also a research partner in the Pharmaceutical Innovation Programme Singapore (PIPS), a public-private consortium that aims to develop full process automation in a laboratory to support R&D and manufacturing.

www.cares.cam.ac.uk                                                         LinkedIn: Cambridge CARES

KCM Trade x TRC x Harson Tyres Drift Team Unveils New Line-up Triumphant Debut in Thailand

HONG KONG, Aug. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Fresh off their impressive run to the Top 16 in the Formula Drift Japan 2 (FDJ2) international drift competition earlier this year, KCM Trade x TRC Team made their Thailand debut with a newly formed line-up — KCM Trade x TRC x Harson Tyres. The team once again demonstrated their prowess on the international stage.

At the DC Drift Competition 2025, held in August at the Pathumthani Speedway in Thailand, the team delivered impressive performances across multiple categories, earning highly encouraging results.

KCM Trade x TRC x Harson Tyres Drift Team
KCM Trade x TRC x Harson Tyres Drift Team

Steady Veterans and Breakthrough Rookies Achieve Outstanding Results

In this competition, the team demonstrated excellent competitive form:

  • Ken Yeung, a seasoned racer, brought his wealth of experience to the fiercely contested Class B category. Delivering consistently strong performances through multiple knockout rounds, he clinched second place.
  • Two rookie racers made a strong impression in their drift competition debut:
    • Edward, competing for the first time in Thailand, showcased remarkable potential in the New Gen Class. Progressing from the solo run stage all the way to the semi-finals, he was sidelined by an unexpected exhaust issue just before the final rounds, ultimately finishing fourth.
    • Jacky, with calmness and steady driving, successfully reached the Class C quarter-finals.
  • Veteran racer Ryan also advanced smoothly, making it to the Class C Top 16.

Welcoming a New Strategic Partner

KCM Trade x TRC Team is honoured to have the support of Harson Tyres for this Thailand event. Their high-performance tyre products delivered crucial stability for the drivers, ensuring consistent performance on the track.

Looking Ahead to FDJ2 Round 5

Building on their strong performance in Thailand, the team is now preparing for FDJ2 Round 5 – Okuibuki Motorpark, Shiga, Japan, scheduled for late August. Ryan commented: “We are delighted to see the team’s continued progress in both technical skill and teamwork. We look forward to expanding our partnerships across different regions and welcoming new members to our squad.”

Click here to view more event highlights: KCMTrade DC2025 Drift

TRC Facebook: https://lnk.ink/77JQd Email: driftteam@kcmtrade.com

Public Feedback: Easing Traffic Congestion on Dongpalan Road

Sample map or plan from the Department of Public Works and Transport (DPWT)

The proposed measures by the Department of Public Works and Transport (DPWT) to restrict left turns at key junctions along Dongpalan Road appear to be a practical short-term solution to ease rush hour congestion. 

Genius Mind Expands Service Scope Beyond Academics to Include Coding, Financial Literacy, and AI Skills


SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 August 2025 – Genius Mind, one of Singapore’s trusted names in home-based education matching, has announced the expansion of its offerings to include coding, financial literacy, and artificial intelligence (AI) skills. With this move, the agency aims to go beyond traditional academics, equipping children with future-ready skills that are both practical and essential in today’s digital-first world.

Catering to this expansion, Genius Mind has onboarded more than 500 educator profiles who teaches coding, AI, and financial literacy, adding on to their current pool of over 10,000 in academics, and extending its philosophy of tailored learning into enrichment areas where demand is growing.

Coding lessons are designed to meet students at different stages of their learning journey. For younger children, beginner-friendly, block-based platforms such as Scratch introduce problem-solving and logical thinking through drag-and-drop play. As students gain confidence, they move on to Python, widely recognised as one of the most versatile and beginner-friendly programming languages, suitable for building games, automation, and creative projects. For older or more advanced learners, lessons may also include JavaScript for web development, Java for application building, or C/C++ for students interested in deeper computer science concepts. Current students range from four-year-olds exploring coding for the first time to teenagers tackling Python at a more advanced level.

Beyond coding, Genius Mind is also introducing financial literacy and AI-focused lessons. These programmes are designed to give children a strong foundation in managing money responsibly and to familiarise them with the possibilities and challenges of emerging technologies. By incorporating practical skills like saving and budgeting alongside exposure to age-appropriate AI concepts and tools, the agency is responding to parents’ growing desire for holistic education that prepares children for life beyond school.

The agency’s streamlined Telegram-based listing system allows parents to connect with qualified tutors in as little as two hours, ensuring fast and personalised matches.

Founded by Gary Ong, who brings more than 12 years of industry experience, Genius Mind has built its reputation on trust, transparency, and results. The agency has become a go-to platform for families seeking personalised 1-to-1 home education across all subjects and levels, from preschool to junior college, while also catering to students with special educational needs. With its latest expansion into coding, financial literacy, and AI, Genius Mind is reaffirming its position not only as an education provider but as a forward-looking education partner invested in students’ long-term growth.

“Private tuition has always been about helping students do well in school,” said Ong. “Today, it must also prepare them for the world they will grow into. By expanding our offerings, we want to empower children with the skills, confidence, and resilience they need to thrive in the future.”
Hashtag: #GeniusMind #AI

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About Genius Mind

Genius Mind is a Singapore-based enrichment platform that provides personalised 1-to-1 home education matching for students and adults, spanning preschool to JC and beyond.

Since its relaunch in 2025, the platform has helped over 20,000 families find the right tutor through its innovative listing-based system and extensive pool of more than 10,000 vetted tutors.

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HiTHIUM’s Breakthrough ∞Cell 1175Ah Powers Landmark 4GWh Long-Duration Energy Storage Project in Saudi Arabia

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Aug. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — HiTHIUM, a leading global manufacturer of energy storage solutions, has been awarded a major contract by Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) to deploy two battery energy storage system projects in northern Saudi Arabia’s Tabuk and Hail provinces. The total capacity of the projects is 4GWh, utilizing HiTHIUM’s long-duration energy storage battery cells in ∞Power 6.25MWh Desert Eagle Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). This landmark project, developed in partnership with Alfanar Projects, represents one of the largest BESS deployments in the Middle East and will play a pivotal role in advancing Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 by enhancing grid stability and renewable energy integration.

Innovation Meets Extreme Environments

Leveraging HiTHIUM’s industry-leading ∞Cell 1175Ah technology – the world’s first mass-produced long-duration energy storage solution – the project features ∞Power 6.25MWh Desert Eagle series containerized systems specifically engineered for Saudi Arabia’s harsh climate.

  • Heat Resilience: Multi-layer insulation reduces internal temperatures by 8–10°C, ensuring reliable operation in -30°C to 60°C.
  • Sandstorm Protection: Fully sealed components and automated dust alerts minimize maintenance needs.
  • Proven Durability: Critical components rated for 40,000+ hours of continuous operation.

Strategic Impact & Local Commitment

The BESS will provide critical grid services, including load shifting, black-start capabilities, frequency regulation, and voltage support, enabling higher renewable energy penetration and reducing reliance on fossil fuels. As the technology provider, HiTHIUM will oversee system design, supply, installation supervision, and long-term maintenance, while will lead Alfanar Projects leads construction, with commissioning targeted for 2026.

Dr. Keramat Fakhari, President of MEA at HiTHIUM highlighted: “This landmark 4GWh project marks a pivotal moment—not just for Saudi Arabia, but for HiTHIUM’s commitment to delivering mission-critical energy storage where it matters most. By integrating our industry-leading ∞Cell technology with SEC’s vision and Alfanar’s regional expertise, we’re redefining renewable integration in extreme environments. The deployments in Tabuk and Hail set a new benchmark for gigawatt-scale storage globally, proving HiTHIUM’s role in accelerating the clean energy transition.”

About HiTHIUM

Founded in 2019, HiTHIUM is a leading global company in renewable energy technology, committed to delivering energy storage solutions centered on advanced battery and system technologies. With robust research, production, sales, and service capabilities worldwide, HiTHIUM is the only energy storage-focused company to achieve GWh-scale global shipments of lithium-ion ESS batteries. Its customer-centric approach drives cutting-edge products and solutions for customers across more than 20 countries and regions.

Hithium ∞Power 6.25MWh Desert Eagle Series BESS
Hithium ∞Power 6.25MWh Desert Eagle Series BESS

 

Winning the 2025 Paris DNA Design Award, AIMA’s Santa Monica Electric Bike Empowers E-bike Upgrade

PARIS, Aug. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Recently, the 2025 Paris DNA Design Awards announced its winners list. The Santa Monica electric bike, an E-bike model from AIMA TECHNOLOGY GROUP CO.,LTD., a leading electric two-wheeler company, was honored with an Honorable Mention.

Paris DNA Design Award
Paris DNA Design Award

The DNA Paris Design Awards attracts a multitude of groundbreaking and creative designs from around the world in each edition. As an award-winning representative in the e-bike field, AIMA shows the comprehensive upgrade of this emerging market segment with its Santa Monica model.

Driven by the growing demand for green mobility and continuous technological innovation, e-bikes have become an instrumental alternative to fuel-powered transport for short-distance commuting due to their eco-friendly and flexible characteristics. They are gradually evolving from commuting tools into multi-functional partners in U.S.

The Santa Monica’s design inspiration comes from the West Coast American lifestyle and local cultural symbols like Route 66. The model strikes a balance between first-class performance and streamlined appearance. Furthermore, the Santa Monica is equipped with a high-power yet lightweight 750W urban motor, specifically developed for AIMA’s e-bike products by Bafang Motor for the first time. This upgrade fully meets daily commuting, free riding, and leisure fitness needs.

AIMA Santa Monica’s winning the HONORABLE MENTION at the 2025 Paris DNA Design Awards fully demonstrates AIMA Technology’s firm commitment to providing high-end electric mobility solutions for global consumers and promoting new standards for sustainable travel.

 

Santa Monica
Santa Monica

Honor Witnesses Strength: AIMA Technology’s BIG SUR Series Electric Bikes Win Platinum Award at the 2025 Rome Design Awards

ROME, Aug. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Recently, the highly anticipated 2025 Rome Design Awards winner list was officially announced. The AIMA BIG SUR series electric bikes — the cutting-edge E-bike models from the leading electric two-wheeler brand — stood out from entries worldwide and won the Platinum Award at the 2025 Rome Design Awards for their sleek design and numerous technological innovations.

Rome Design Awards
Rome Design Awards

The Rome Design Awards, hosted by the IAA, aim to honor exceptional accomplishments in the global design community. The awarded works exemplify masterpieces that best meet contemporary requirements while fully satisfying the dual pursuit of aesthetics and practicality. Due to the impact of the energy crisis, the pandemic, congestion and the awakening of global environmental awareness, electric bikes have become a new favorite in the global market over the last few years. In Europe, sports and commuting demands have driven E-bike penetration to approximately 20% , while in the United States, although this demand started later, the market potential is enormous, with a penetration rate of about 4%. Therefore, the demand for E-bikes in both European and American markets is still in its early stages, with vast room for development.

AIMA Technology has developed the BIG SUR series models specifically based on American consumer preferences after an in-depth research into the demands of the mainstream American market.  This model integrates human and electric power sources to achieve a hybrid output. Not only does it have higher technological content than traditional two-wheeled electric vehicles, but its unique sports and entertainment attributes, effortless riding experience, and convenient daily commuting method are gradually changing people’s weekend lifestyles. Each new model embodies the core concept of high performance and excellent quality, informed by a deep understanding of the specific needs of different markets.

Thanks to innovative design concepts and outstanding performance, AIMA Technology has demonstrated its leading position in the electric mobility field through cutting-edge products like BIG SUR, achieving precise customization for global consumer needs and continuously energizing the global electric vehicle industry. We have reason to believe that in the future, as the electric vehicle market continues to expand and consumer demand for eco-friendly travel grows, AIMA Technology will push sustainable, fashionable, and high-performance electric mobility experiences to new heights through technical performance development for different usage scenarios, product design styling, and personalized service experiences.

BIG SUR
BIG SUR