IonQ at Quantum World Congress 2024: Pioneering the Future of Quantum Innovation
IonQ, a global leader in quantum computing, took center stage at Quantum World Congress 2024 with a powerful presentation on September 11, 2024. Led by President and CEO Peter Chapman, alongside Senior Vice President of Engineering and Technology Dean Kassmann, IonQ’s session, "Quantum is Now with IonQ: Building a Large Global Quantum Business," showcased the company's innovative strides toward making quantum computing accessible, scalable, and commercially viable.
Expanding Commercial Opportunities
IonQ CEO Peter Chapman on stage at Quantum World Congress 2024 presenting their keynote, "Quantum is Now with IonQ: Building a Large Global Quantum Business."
At the heart of IonQ’s presentation was their ongoing commitment to building a global quantum business. The team highlighted IonQ’s commercial momentum with partnerships involving top organizations like Hyundai, GE Research, and the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory. These collaborations demonstrate how quantum computing is being deployed across industries, driving significant advances in technology and research.
Notably, IonQ has expanded its contract with the University of Maryland by $9M, further solidifying its presence in the academic and research sectors. The company also announced its continued collaboration with Airbus, the Advanced Research Lab for Information Security (ARLIS), and Amazon Braket, proving its growing influence in private and public sectors.
Technical Breakthroughs Paving the Way
Dean Kassmann, IonQ SVP of Engineering and Technology, presented on the main stage at Quantum World Congress in their plenary session, entitled “Quantum is Now with IonQ: Building a Large Global Quantum Business.”
IonQ didn’t stop at commercial success; their presentation delved into groundbreaking technical advancements pushing quantum technology to new heights. Among the highlights were significant improvements in their 2-qubit gate (2QG) fidelity, which now surpasses 99.9%, and a remarkable increase in gate speed, improving 12 times over their current commercial offerings. This progress paves the way for enterprise-grade quantum computing, with real-world applications becoming more feasible by the day.
In addition, Kassmann shared updates on the development of IonQ Forte Enterprise, the company’s most powerful and scalable quantum system. This system will be pivotal in enabling industries to tackle complex computational challenges, from risk analysis to material science innovations.
The Future of Quantum at IonQ
IonQ’s participation in Quantum World Congress 2024 emphasizes its pivotal role in the global quantum ecosystem. With a strong vision for the future, IonQ is poised to drive commercial advantage by leveraging its cutting-edge quantum solutions. Through its ongoing partnerships and research, IonQ is leading the charge in transforming industries and pushing the limits of quantum computing’s capabilities.
Learn more about IonQ’s latest developments by visiting its website at ionq.com and reading their blog on their time at Quantum World Congress 2024.
