D-Wave Quantum Inc., a leader in quantum computing systems, software, and services, announced its participation as a sponsor of the CES Foundry at CES 2026. The event will take place at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas on January 7 and 8, 2026. D-Wave plans to showcase its annealing quantum computing technology, hybrid quantum-classical solvers, and real-world customer use cases that demonstrate measurable performance benefits, often surpassing classical computing alone.
Murray Thom, vice president of quantum technology evangelism at D-Wave, will present a masterclass and demo on January 7 from 1 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. PT. The session aims to educate attendees on how to realize value from quantum computing today. Registration for the masterclass is available at https://www.ces.tech/schedule/how-quantum-computing-is-transforming-business-today/.
Thom emphasized the significance of showcasing quantum computing at CES, describing it as a signal that the technology is moving into the mainstream. D-Wave is uniquely positioned to demonstrate practical quantum applications, showing how its systems help customers solve complex problems with greater speed, efficiency, and impact than classical computing alone. The company's presence at CES 2026 underscores the growing relevance of quantum computing in business and technology sectors.
D-Wave is the world's first commercial supplier of quantum computers and the only company building both annealing and gate-model quantum computers. Its mission is to help customers realize the value of quantum technology today. The company's quantum computers feature QPUs with sub-second response times and can be deployed on-premises or accessed through a quantum cloud service with 99.9% availability and uptime. More than 100 organizations trust D-Wave with their toughest computational challenges, having submitted over 200 million problems to its quantum systems to date.
Customers apply D-Wave's technology to address use cases spanning optimization, artificial intelligence, research, and more. The company's focus on practical applications highlights the immediate impact quantum computing can have on industries seeking to solve complex problems. For more information on D-Wave's offerings, visit https://www.dwavequantum.com.
The announcement carries implications for businesses and industries looking to leverage quantum computing for competitive advantage. By demonstrating real-world applications at CES 2026, D-Wave aims to bridge the gap between theoretical quantum advancements and practical implementation. This move could accelerate adoption across sectors such as logistics, finance, and healthcare, where optimization and AI challenges are prevalent.
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