Pasqal, EDF, and GENCI showcased the potential of neutral atom quantum computing in optimizing energy management for electric vehicle smart charging, addressing the complexities of energy demand forecasting. Meanwhile, Quantinuum announced plans to establish a new R&D center in New Mexico, focusing on photonics technologies to advance trapped ion quantum computing, aligning with the state's designation as a quantum tech hub. In another collaboration, Atom Computing and Microsoft are set to deliver an on-premise quantum computing system supporting 50 logical qubits, marking a step towards more practical applications. Research and technological advancements also took center stage. A team led by Aosai Zhang demonstrated quantum error mitigation on logical qubits using zero-noise extrapolation, a crucial step towards reliable quantum computing. Scientists from the University of California, Berkeley, achieved a milestone by entangling molecules, potentially enhancing quantum simulations and computations. Thales Alenia Space and Hispasat embarked on developing the world's first quantum key distribution system from geostationary orbit, aiming to revolutionize communication security. Additionally, QuantrolOx and Qblox automated the tuning of a 2-qubit CZ gate, significantly reducing the time required for QPU characterization. And ZuriQ (perfect name if you want to say what you do and from where) raises €4M in seed funding. These developments underscore the expanding horizons of quantum research and the ongoing efforts to overcome challenges, paving the way for future breakthroughs and practical applications in quantum computing.