Quantum is here: Computing applications & New Industries

Thursday, January 9th

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9:00 AM - 9:40 AM

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West Hall, Level 2, W218

Speakers

  • George Thomas

    George Thomas

    President & CEO
    Connected DMV

  • Jacqueline Tame

    Jacqueline Tame

    Operating Partner
    Playground Global
    Moderator

  • Margaret Arakawa

    Margaret Arakawa

    CMO
    IonQ

  • Joseph Broz

    Joseph Broz

    Vice President
    IBM Quantum

  • John Nisi

    John Nisi

    Head of Growth, Strategic Technologies
    Microsoft

  • Nash Palaniswamy

    Nash Palaniswamy

    CCO
    Quantinuum

about the session

Learn from industry leaders how quantum computing has emerged from the laboratories as a powerful tool that is now transforming key sectors and disciplines.


Dive into the exciting world of quantum computing, where cutting-edge technology is moving beyond the laboratory and into real-world applications. Industry leaders from Microsoft, Quantinuum, IBM, and IonQ, will provide an accessible overview of quantum computing's potential to transform key sectors and disciplines. Panelists will address common misconceptions about quantum computing, separating hype from reality and providing clarity on what quantum computers can and cannot do (at least for now).

Learn more about industry case studies already leveraging quantum computing to solve real-world problems, and how early adopters are gaining a competitive advantage through quantum technology – such as accelerating drug discovery, optimizing financial portfolios, logistics and manufacturing processes, and improving materials science.

Learn about the latest trends in quantum computing, including hardware advancements, software development, and the growing quantum ecosystem. Learn about opportunities and challenges in the transition phase as the quantum era takes shape - including key topics of immediate urgency for all businesses such as post-quantum cryptography, quantum-safe, and the hybrid world where classical and quantum computing co-exist.

Introduction to Quantum Means Business

George Thomas
President & CEO
Connected DMV

The Era of Quantum Computing (Panel)

Jacqueline Tame (mod.)
Partner, Playground Global

Margaret Arakawa
CMO, IonQ

Joseph Broz
VP, IBM

John Nisi
COO of Azure Data and Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft

Nash Palaniswamy
COO, Quantinuum

Jacqueline Tame, Playground Global
John Nisi, Microsoft
Margaret Arakawa, IonQ
Nash Palaniswamy, Quantinuum
Joseph Broz, IBM

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Unlock the future of technology at CES 2025! Register now for the Quantum Means Business: A Quantum World Congress program on January 9, 2025, and dive deep into the transformative potential of quantum technologies. Join industry leaders, innovators, and pioneers shaping the next frontier of business and technology.

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Contact us to participate in Quantum Means Business: quantum@connecteddmv.org