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Yesterday we hosted our second Morning Briefing of 2026 with Théau Peronnin, CEO of Alice & Bob. It was a strong reminder of how fast the quantum race is accelerating, and why Europe has a real role to play. A few takeaways: • In just 6 years, Alice & Bob has grown to ~200 people, raised €130m, and built a leading quantum R&D hub in Paris • Their “cat qubit” technology is a major breakthrough, reducing the size and cost of quantum computers by ~200x by eliminating a key source of error at the hardware level • Already in the global top five, they’re targeting concrete applications, from molecular simulation to finance and cryptography, with impact expected around 2030. Thanks to everyone who joined and contributed to the conversation!