as quantum computers mature. Current cryptographic systems also face new forms of compromise as artificial intelli- gence accelerates vulnerability discovery and exploitation. The threats are con- verging now. Migrating to standardised post-quantum cryptographic solutions – and building crypto-agility into critical systems so they can adapt as the threat landscape evolves – is not simply a defen- sive measure. It is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to establish the cyber resil- ience that modern economies and defence establishments require. Many G7 members already have roadmaps for post-quantum cryptography migration. Leaders must now drive that transition at pace, holding institutions accounta- ble and signalling unambiguously across their economies that this cannot wait. The second is quantum sensing, par- ticularly positioning, navigation and timing – or PNT. From transportation systems to power grid synchronisation, financial market infrastructure and defence operations, PNT underpins the foundational systems that G7 economies depend on daily. As GPS faces grow- ing reliability and resilience challenges, quantum-enabled PNT offers an inde- pendent, robust alternative. G7 members cannot afford to treat this as a future priority. The third is fault-tolerant quantum computing. Its arrival will be a dis- ruption comparable to the internet or mobile, not a linear improvement, but a step change that reshapes entire indus- tries and creates new ones. The countries that lead its commercialisation will capture advantages that compound: attracting capital, talent and the next wave of innovation. Acting now – on
workforce, infrastructure and part- nerships – will determine whether G7 economies lead or follow. COORDINATION AS STRATEGY Quantum technologies are not mon- olithic, and neither are their supply chains. Computing, sensing, commu- nications and security each draw on distinct, specialised ecosystems distrib- uted across G7 members and trusted partners. No single country is self- sufficient. This creates both dependency and opportunity. What is often underappreciated is how mobilised the quantum industry already is, arguably more so than any previous emerging technology sector at a compa- rable stage of maturity. Across the G7, business-led consortia are collaborat- ing internationally to identify gaps, align capabilities and build a collective pic- ture of how the sector can develop with a practical clarity that formal intergov- ernmental mechanisms rarely match. This is how the quantum sector naturally operates: across borders, among trusted partners. Governments have a clear role in rein- forcing this trajectory. Enabling talent mobility, aligning export control frame- works and expanding market access among trusted partners would mate- rially accelerate the pace of progress. Equally important is what markets alone cannot provide: stability and predicta- bility. Durable policy commitments on investment, security requirements and the terms of trusted partnerships are the foundation on which companies make long-term bets, build facilities and hire. The quantum industry is ready. The ques- tion for G7 leaders at Évian is whether governments will meet that readiness with the commitment it deserves. THE QUANTUM MOMENT The quantum era will produce the next generation of economic leaders, defence advantages and first-mover industrial positions that compound over time. G7 members collectively hold the research depth, the early industrial base and the allied partnerships to define it – and to ensure its benefits are broadly shared. That outcome is not guaranteed. History will record whether this genera- tion of leaders recognised the quantum moment and acted accordingly. Kanan- askis set the vision. Évian must set it in motion.
“Quantum is not simply another technology sector: it is the enabling layer for the next era of economic output, defence capability and scientific progress”
// LISA LAMBERT Lisa Lambert is the inaugural CEO of Quantum Industry Canada, the national consortium representing Canada’s quantum sector. Working at the intersection of emerging and disrup- tive technologies, innovation strategy and national security, she focuses on translating quantum leadership into indus- trial capacity, prosperity and strategic advantage. She engages with public and private sector leaders across Canada and allied countries on the role of frontier technologies in shaping eco- nomic resilience and security. Her career spans research, technology, business, and policy environments, with a focus on bridging innovation with real-world deployment and scale.
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