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On International Technical Analyst Day 2026, Xanadu Quantum honors finance and technology experts.

International Tech Analyst Day 2026

The first Analyst Day at the Nasdaq MarketSite for Xanadu Quantum Technologies marked a milestone in quantum computing. The event marked the Canadian company's transition from a fast-growing startup to a public market powerhouse. Xanadu's leadership announced a comprehensive strategic plan that makes it the first “pure-play” publicly traded photonic quantum computing company in the world as its proposed business combination with Crane Harbor Acquisition Corp. nears completion.

Financial ambition and technical confidence permeated MarketSite. Christian Weedbrook, CFO Michael Trzupek, and COO Rafal Janik outlined a path to practical utility-scale quantum computing by 2029. A pro forma enterprise value of over $3.1 billion supports this ambitious agenda, a major industry turning point.

A Strategic Public Market Entry

Xanadu expects 500 million in gross profits from the merger with Crane Harbor and the public market move. Institutional companies like CIBC and BMO Global Asset Management and technical titans like AMD participated in a 275 million common equity PIPE. After the expected close in the first quarter of 2026, the combined business will trade on the Nasdaq and Toronto Stock Exchange as XNDU.

Weedbrook told analysts and investors, “As we get closer to going public, realize that the photonic approach represents a differentiated opportunity.” He noted that Xanadu had escaped the “cryogenic nightmare” of quantum scaling by computing at ambient temperature and using conventional telecommunications manufacturing.

Photonic Advantage: Scalability and Heat

Superconducting and trapped-ion modalities, supported by IBM and IonQ, have dominated quantum space. Xanadu's Analyst Day focused on why photonics, which uses photons to communicate, is the better architecture for the next decade. Xanadu's photonic chips work in lab conditions, unlike competitors who must keep CPUs at lower temperatures than deep space.

Aurora, Xanadu's flagship modular quantum system, was the presentation's key technology. Aurora, launched in 2025, deviates from the industry's approach of packing more qubits into a massive device. Instead, Xanadu built the first “networked, modular, and scalable” architecture. This architecture lets you connect multiple quantum modules using optical fiber to construct a horizontally expanding “quantum data center”.

COO Rafal Janik explained, “They are not merely building a larger computer; they are building a network of computers that function as one.” He said modularity is the only way to get millions of physical qubits for fault-tolerant error correction.

Fault Tolerance and Manufacturing: 2029 Roadmap

Xanadu's strategic roadmap centers on fault-tolerant quantum computing (FTQC), the industry's “holy grail” where computers can cure themselves. The company set several key milestones for the next 36 months to reach this goal by 2029:

Scaling Physical Qubits: From experimental to 100,000-qubit system.

Logical Qubit Demonstration: Using a unique “GKP” state preparation technique to condense physical qubits into 1,000 exceptionally stable logical qubits.

Ready to manufacture 300mm silicon photonic wafers with Tower Semiconductor.

Xanadu will use semiconductor foundries to mass-produce its gear to avoid specialized manufacture.

PennyLane: Software Moat

Even though hardware got most of the attention, management underlined that PennyLane, Xanadu's open-source software library, is its “secret weapon.” Due to its vast developer community, PennyLane is an industry standard for differentiable quantum programming and quantum machine learning.

By making hardware “agnostic” using PennyLane, Xanadu has included typical AI and HPC settings. This software ecosystem will include medicine research, aerospace material simulation, and semiconductor production applications created and running when the technology reaches utility scale.

Validation by Partnership

Xanadu showcased its increasing roster of esteemed partners at Analyst Day. A partnership with Lockheed Martin on quantum-enhanced aerospace sensors and Mitsubishi Chemical on semiconductor fabrication algorithms are recent advancements. Government support is another third-party validation. Xanadu's involvement in DARPA's Quantum Benchmarking Initiative, which received up to $15 million, and Canada's Quantum Champions Program's 23 million CAD award proved its technical viability.

The company also opened a $10 million Ontario photonic packaging plant to boost manufacturing.

Financial Outlook and No More “Quantum Winter”

According to CFO Michael Trzupek, a disciplined capital allocation plan and $455 million in estimated net cash at close will allow a substantial “runway” to fulfill the 2029 commercialization target. These monies will speed research and development, extend Aurora module infrastructure, and hire additional integrated photonics experts.

The 2026 Analyst Day declares the “Quantum Winter” of skepticism over. XNDU offers investors a unique bet on semiconductor manufacturing, AI, and photonics. Xanadu's modular strategy and solid financial position imply that the Canadian “Quantum North” is ready to dominate the global race, despite significant engineering challenges before 2029.

Analyst Day

The global public markets, Xanadu Quantum Technologies Inc., a photonic quantum computing leader, will host an Analyst Day on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. This event, starting at 9:00 am ET, is crucial for the Canadian company as it nears its public offering.

Strategic Leadership and Vision Commentary

Analyst Day will highlight Xanadu's technological and corporate architects. The presentation will be led by Xanadu founder and CEO Christian Weedbrook, assisted by COO Rafal Janik and CFO Michael Trzupek.

This leadership committee should analyze Xanadu's market position, long-term business plan, and unique photonic quantum platform growth strategy.

Xanadu has planned a live webcast for investors and analysts who cannot attend. A post-event replay will ensure openness and universal access to the shared material. On event day, the Crane Harbor Acquisition Corp website's “Events & Presentations” section will provide a paper copy of the presentation.

The Road to “XNDU” and Public Listing

A final business combination deal, initially reported on November 3, 2025, is the focus of this Analyst Day. Crane Harbor Acquisition Corp., a public “blank check” SPAC, is merging with Xanadu.

In the first quarter of 2026, the deal is expected to close. Before setting this date, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) must declare the Registration Statement effective and Crane Harbor and Xanadu shareholders must approve it.

When the deal is completed, Xanadu Quantum Technologies Limited, or “NewCo,” will be formed. NewCo shares are expected to list on the Toronto Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market under the ticker symbol “XNDU”.

Strong Finance and Capitalization Strategy

A runway for quantum scaling is offered by “NewCo”'s financial architecture. The combined business should earn US$500 million in gross profits for capitalization. This massive financial pool has two key sources:

If Crane Harbor's public investors don't redeem their shares, the trust account has US$225 million. A coalition of institutional and strategic investors provided $275 million. The group participates through a committed private placement investment (PIPE) in common stock.

A Decade of Hardware and PennyLane Ecosystem Innovation

A decade after its founding in 2016, Xanadu has attempted to make quantum computers accessible and feasible. The company is now a top quantum hardware and software supplier due to this goal.

In addition to photonic hardware, Xanadu is a prominent software player with PennyLane. PennyLane, an open-source quantum computing and application development library, is essential for developers and scholars.

2026 Momentum Building Milestones

Technology and regulations have advanced before Analyst Day. Xanadu posted its Form F-4 Registration Statement with the SEC on January 28, 2026, marking a major milestone. This filing moved the company closer to being the only publicly traded photonic quantum computing company.

Later, on February 13, 2026, the company announced an algorithm development breakthrough. Xanadu developed a quantum algorithm that solves some of chemistry's most challenging problems, improving the field's ability to address complex problems that standard computing cannot.

Shareholders and Regulation Crane Harbor and Xanadu have underlined the importance of their Registration Statement on Form F-4, which includes a prospectus and proxy statement, as the merger approaches a vote. Xanadu stockholders need this document since it contains the prospectus for the securities offer and transaction details.

Crane Harbor investors will receive the proxy statement/prospectus by mail on the record date after the SEC declares the Registration Statement effective. The businesses advise shareholders and interested parties to carefully study these documents, including any revisions, as they describe the risks and advantages of the proposed merger. SEC Crane Harbor and Xanadu investor relations can give free copies of these filings.

Governance and Participants

Certain NewCo, Crane Harbor, and Xanadu officers and directors may be involved in Crane Harbor shareholders' proxy request under SEC laws. Their direct or indirect stake in the deal will be detailed in the prospectus or proxy statement. Crane Harbor's final prospectus, submitted on April 25, 2025, and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q provide investors a leadership history.

Xanadu Quantum Inc.

The newly founded Canadian Quantum Champions Program includes photonic quantum computing pioneer Xanadu Quantum Technologies Inc., selected by the Canadian government. This federal program aims to permanently establish Canada as the quantum race leader. Xanadu will receive up to CAD $23 million in Phase 1 funding from Ottawa to accelerate fault-tolerant quantum computing development in Canada.

ISED drives the merit-based Canadian Quantum Champions Program (CQCP). Its main goal is to create fault-tolerant quantum capabilities internally. The pinnacle of quantum research is fault-tolerant quantum technology, which can execute complex calculations that traditional supercomputers cannot. This budget allocation is a strategic national investment to attract outstanding people and technology to Canada.

Three phases comprise the program's methodology. In the initial phase, Xanadu will focus on technical validation and benchmarking. The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) is developing the Benchmarking Quantum Platforms (BQP) program to ensure evaluation impartiality and scientific integrity. The BQP initiative will employ a science-based, interdisciplinary method to evaluate quantum technologies and work with the chosen enterprises to quantify technological advancement and milestone accomplishment. Phase 1 financing will support Xanadu's goal of producing advanced, practical, and widely available quantum computers.

The federal government considers the CQCP crucial to its industrial strategy, especially given the expanding global competition in deep technology. “The investment is a bold step to anchor Canada’s world-class companies and talent at home,” said Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of AI and Digital Innovation and southern Ontario Federal Economic Development Agency Minister. This promotes innovation in an area that will transform the economy and daily life, he said. Minister Solomon added that strengthening Canada's quantum ecosystem ensures its research and technology leadership benefits all Canadians and builds long-term economic resilience.

The announcement marked a turning moment for the country's emerging technology economy, according to Xanadu founder and CEO Christian Weedbrook. In Canada, quantum computing is at a critical point, says Weedbrook. He said Xanadu intends to employ quantum computing to revolutionise science, industry, and society by solving problems beyond present computers. Weedbrook is happy that the company was selected for the program and looks forward to working together to advance quantum computing. His words emphasise the need for the nation to move quantum research from theory to error-corrected, meaningful advantage.

The program's inclusion of Xanadu verifies the company's photonic quantum computing hardware manufacturing method. Unlike trapped ions or superconducting circuits, which require vacuum chambers or extremely high cryogenic temperatures, Xanadu's method uses photons as the qubit, or quantum information carrier.

The CQCP's goal of scalable, fault-tolerant systems matches this photonic architecture's appealing benefits. One of its advantages is that it works at room temperature without chilling. This reduces operational costs and physical footprint compared to rival systems that cool to almost absolute zero. Photons also increase qubit communication. Fault-tolerance requires complex error-correcting codes and high connection. Connectivity is qubit interaction efficiency and easiness. High connectivity makes building large-scale systems easier and improves operation.

Most importantly, photonics is modular and networkable. Using conventional optical networking technologies, Xanadu system chips and fibres can be joined at massive scale. Many feel this modular design is vital to large-scale, error-corrected, operational quantum computing. The company's latest photonic quantum computer, Aurora, serves as a proof-of-concept for this networkable architecture, providing the building blocks Xanadu will use to attain perfect fault tolerance.

The deployment and development of a fault-tolerant quantum computer could unlock unprecedented processing capability, affecting numerous high-value businesses. With federal assistance, Xanadu looks for solutions for vital industries. These include advanced chemistry and materials research, next-generation AI applications, fast drug discovery and development, and difficult defence logistics and aerospace optimisation problems. From its establishment in 2016, Xanadu has become a leading quantum hardware and software manufacturer.