Numana, Nokia, and Honeywell Aerospace Technologies Partner to Advance Quantum-Secure Global Economy, Strengthening Canada’s Role

9488deaa015cf432cf6303cdb3c0eb99 1 /R E P E A T -- Important Announcement About a Strategic Partnership Between Numana, Nokia and Honeywell Aerospace Technologies to Strengthen the Role of Quebec and Canada in Advancing a Quantum-Secure Global Economy/

MONTREAL, March 19, 2025 – Media representatives are invited to a press conference that marks a significant advancement in quantum communication development in Quebec, Canada, and around the world.

Who:

  • François Borrelli, President and CEO, Numana
  • Christine Fréchette, Quebec Minister of Economy, Innovation and Energy, also responsible for Regional Economic Development, and the Metropolis and the Montréal Region
  • Jeffrey Maddox, Canada Country Manager, Nokia Canada
  • Lisa Napolitano, Vice President and General Manager, Space, Honeywell Aerospace Technologies

The leaders of partner and collaborating organizations Bell, TELUS and Ciena will be present to offer brief introductory remarks.

When: Monday, March 24, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. ET

10:15 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Following the press conference, a series of technical presentations and workshops will take place. Media members are encouraged to attend.

Where: Montreal

About Numana
Established in 2007, Numana is a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering economic and social growth by uniting stakeholders from the private, institutional, and public technology sectors around shared objectives and collaborative initiatives. For additional details, please visit .

Any journalists planning to attend in person must confirm their attendance and submit an accreditation request, including their name and email address, to the provided address by 8 a.m. on Monday, March 24: . The event’s precise location will be provided upon receipt of this information.

Designated parking spots are available for media members who confirm their presence by 5 p.m. on Friday, March 21. All requests should be directed to Simon Falardeau.

A live stream of the press conference will be available to journalists and bloggers who register by 5 p.m. on Friday, March 21. The link will be emailed before the event. Participants can submit questions via the chat function.

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