D-Wave Announces 2026 Qubits Conference to Showcase Quantum Computing Advancements and Roadmap

D-Wave Quantum Inc. announced its annual Qubits user conference will take place January 27 and 28, 2026, in Boca Raton, Florida. The event will feature talks from D-Wave's executives, customers, industry leaders, and scientists, highlighting how the company's energy-efficient annealing quantum computers and hybrid-quantum solvers are delivering measurable impact today. This gathering represents one of the premier quantum computing events of the year, bringing together attendees from around the globe to share insights, explore new ideas and discuss the rapidly advancing field of quantum computing.

In addition to showcasing current applications, D-Wave will share its latest technology roadmap for both annealing and gate-model initiatives during the conference. This announcement underscores the company's leadership in delivering commercial-grade superconducting quantum technology and outlines its strategic vision for the future. The dual focus on both annealing and gate-model quantum computers positions D-Wave uniquely in the quantum computing landscape, as the company describes itself as the only organization building both types of quantum systems.

Notable speakers at Qubits 2026 will include representatives from Anduril, AT&T, Davidson Technologies, Lighthouse DIG, North Wales Police, PolarisQB, Q-Alliance, Quantum Coast Capital, TECNALIA, Unissant, Verge, and others. These diverse organizations demonstrate the expanding range of industries exploring quantum computing applications, from defense and telecommunications to law enforcement and research institutions. For those unable to attend in person, D-Wave will offer a free virtual livestream of the first day's talks, increasing accessibility to the conference content.

The conference announcement comes as D-Wave continues to build its commercial quantum computing business. The company reports that more than 100 organizations trust D-Wave with their toughest computational challenges, with over 200 million problems submitted to their quantum systems to date. Customers apply D-Wave technology to address use cases spanning optimization, artificial intelligence, research and more. The company's quantum computers feature QPUs with sub-second response times and can be deployed on-premises or accessed through their quantum cloud service, which offers 99.9% availability and uptime.

To view the full press release and access the registration link, visit https://ibn.fm/MdYSK. The latest news and updates relating to QBTS are available in the company's newsroom at https://ibn.fm/QBTS. Learn more about realizing the value of quantum computing today and how D-Wave is shaping the quantum-driven industrial and societal advancements of tomorrow at https://www.dwavequantum.com.