Media Advisory - MP Chahal to announce federal investments to advance quantum technologies in Alberta

CALGARY, AB, Oct. 2, 2024 /CNW/ - George Chahal, Member of Parliament for Calgary Skyview, on behalf of the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister for PrairiesCan, will announce federal support for strategic investments aimed at growing quantum-ready technologies, companies and talent to solidify Alberta's global leadership in this emerging sector.

MP Chahal to announce federal investments to advance quantum technologies in Alberta (CNW Group/Prairies Economic Development Canada)

Joining MP Chahal will be Dr. Ed McCauley, President and Vice-Chancellor, University of Calgary; David Chang, Director of Innovation and Partnerships, University of Alberta; Christopher Cassin, CEO, Zero Point Cryogenics; and Dr. Megan Lee, Managing Director of Quantum City, University of Calgary.

Speakers will be available to answer questions from the media following the remarks.

Date:
Thursday, October 3, 2024

Time:
9:00 a.m. (MT)

Location:
Room E3
Calgary TELUS Convention Centre
136 8 Avenue SE
Calgary, Alberta

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SOURCE Prairies Economic Development Canada

Contacts: Rohit Sandhu, Communications Manager, Prairies Economic Development Canada, 587-337-3141, [email protected]