What Companies Are Attending Quantum World Congress 2026?
Quantum World Congress 2026 takes place September 23–25, 2026 at The Hotel at the University of Maryland in College Park, Maryland. The three-day event brings together quantum computing companies, software platforms, networking providers, cybersecurity companies, hardware manufacturers, enterprises, investors, government teams, and research organizations working to commercialize quantum technology.
Quantum World Congress 2026 at a glance
| Event | Quantum World Congress 2026 |
| Dates | September 23–25, 2026 |
| Location | College Park, Maryland |
| Venue | The Hotel at the University of Maryland |
| Operator | Connected DMV |
| Collaborators | QED-C and Quantum Industry Coalition |
| Format | Keynotes, panels, exhibits, startup competition, Global Industry Challenge and networking |
| Platinum Sponsors | Atom Computing, Classiq, D-Wave, IBM, Infleqtion, IonQ, Microsoft and Quantinuum |
| Gold Sponsors | Booz Allen, CGI, Deloitte, GDIT, Google, Monarch Quantum, Photonic, QCI, Rigetti and Riverlane |
| Key areas | Quantum computing, networking, sensing, security, software, infrastructure and commercialization |
| Audience | Quantum companies, enterprises, investors, researchers, policymakers and government leaders |
The 2026 edition moves Quantum World Congress to College Park, placing the event inside one of the strongest quantum clusters in the United States.
Quantum World Congress 2026 companies list
| Company | Area | Quantum World Congress 2026 connection |
|---|---|---|
| Atom Computing | Neutral-atom quantum computing | Platinum Sponsor |
| Classiq | Quantum software | Platinum Sponsor |
| D-Wave | Quantum computing & optimization | Platinum Sponsor |
| IBM | Quantum computing | Platinum Sponsor |
| Infleqtion | Quantum computing & sensing | Platinum Sponsor |
| IonQ | Trapped-ion quantum computing | Platinum Sponsor |
| Microsoft | Quantum computing & cloud | Platinum Sponsor |
| Quantinuum | Quantum computing & software | Platinum Sponsor |
| Booz Allen Hamilton | Quantum consulting & technology | Gold Sponsor / Startup Pitch Presenting Sponsor |
| CGI | Technology consulting | Gold Sponsor |
| Deloitte | Consulting & quantum readiness | Gold Sponsor |
| GDIT | Government technology | Gold Sponsor |
| Quantum computing | Gold Sponsor | |
| Monarch Quantum | Quantum photonics | Gold Sponsor |
| Photonic | Distributed quantum computing | Gold Sponsor |
| Quantum Computing Inc. | Quantum photonics | Gold Sponsor |
| Rigetti Computing | Superconducting quantum computing | Gold Sponsor |
| Riverlane | Quantum error correction | Gold Sponsor |
| Alice & Bob | Fault-tolerant quantum computing | Silver Sponsor |
| Nu Quantum | Quantum networking | Silver Sponsor |
| Qblox | Quantum control systems | Silver Sponsor |
| SuperQ | Quantum & HPC software | Silver Sponsor |
| Bluefors | Cryogenic systems | Exhibitor |
| Q-CTRL | Quantum control software | Exhibitor |
| IQM Quantum Computers | Superconducting quantum computing | Exhibitor |
| QuEra | Neutral-atom quantum computing | Exhibitor |
| Quantum Brilliance | Diamond quantum computing | Exhibitor |
| Phasecraft | Quantum algorithms | Exhibitor |
| Aliro Quantum | Quantum networking | Exhibitor |
| EPB | Quantum networking infrastructure | Exhibitor |
| Fujitsu | Quantum & advanced computing | Exhibitor |
| Kiutra | Cryogenic technology | Exhibitor |
| Nokia | Networking technology | Exhibitor |
| Qrypt | Quantum-secure data protection | Exhibitor |
| Quanscient | Quantum software | Exhibitor |
| QuintessenceLabs | Quantum cybersecurity | Exhibitor |
| SemiQon | Silicon quantum processors | Exhibitor |
| Vexlum | Quantum photonics | Exhibitor |
| Zurich Instruments | Quantum control electronics | Exhibitor |
| qBraid | Quantum development platform | Exhibitor / Global Industry Challenge |
| Aqora | Quantum collaboration platform | Exhibitor / Global Industry Challenge |
| Boeing | Aerospace & advanced technology | Event Participant |
| GSK | Life sciences | Exhibitor |
| Cleveland Clinic | Healthcare & research | Exhibitor |
The list shows how broad the commercial quantum stack has become. Building a useful quantum computer requires much more than a processor. It also requires software, control systems, cryogenics, networking, error correction, security, manufacturing, cloud access, and applications.
Company profiles
Atom Computing
Neutral-atom quantum computing · Platinum SponsorAtom Computing develops neutral-atom quantum computers using optically trapped atomic arrays. Its architecture is designed around large qubit counts, flexible connectivity, and capabilities required for logical and fault-tolerant quantum computing.
Classiq
Quantum software · Platinum SponsorClassiq develops software for designing and optimizing quantum algorithms across different hardware architectures. Its platform helps developers work at a higher level than manually building individual quantum circuits.
D-Wave
Quantum computing & optimization · Platinum SponsorD-Wave develops quantum computing systems focused heavily on optimization, including annealing quantum computers and hybrid quantum-classical solvers. Its technology is applied to problems in logistics, scheduling, manufacturing, and other operational areas.
IBM
Quantum computing · Platinum SponsorIBM develops superconducting quantum processors, Qiskit software, quantum cloud services, and systems for advancing fault-tolerant quantum computing.
Infleqtion
Quantum computing & sensing · Platinum SponsorInfleqtion develops neutral-atom quantum computers alongside quantum sensing, clocks, navigation, and RF technologies. Its portfolio connects quantum computing with applications that can reach the market sooner through sensing and precision measurement.
IonQ
Trapped-ion quantum computing · Platinum SponsorIonQ develops trapped-ion quantum computers as well as quantum networking technology. The company is headquartered in College Park and is closely connected to Maryland's expanding quantum ecosystem.
Microsoft
Quantum computing & cloud · Platinum SponsorMicrosoft develops quantum hardware research, Azure Quantum services, developer tools, and cloud infrastructure for quantum computing.
Quantinuum
Quantum computing & software · Platinum SponsorQuantinuum develops trapped-ion quantum computers, quantum software, cybersecurity products, and developer tools. Its technology spans hardware, chemistry, optimization, quantum-generated cryptographic keys, and software development.
Booz Allen Hamilton
Quantum consulting & technology · Gold SponsorBooz Allen Hamilton works across quantum computing, sensing, networking, cybersecurity, and emerging-technology commercialization. It is also presenting the 2026 Quantum Startup Pitch Competition.
CGI
Technology consulting · Gold SponsorCGI provides technology and consulting services to government and enterprise organizations. Its quantum work includes identifying commercial use cases and preparing technology environments for post-quantum security.
Deloitte
Consulting & quantum readiness · Gold SponsorDeloitte helps organizations evaluate quantum use cases, run proofs of concept, prepare workforces, and address post-quantum cybersecurity risks.
GDIT
Government technology · Gold SponsorGDIT (General Dynamics Information Technology) provides technology services to government organizations. Its quantum work connects emerging computing capabilities with federal modernization and post-quantum cybersecurity.
Google (Google Quantum AI) develops superconducting quantum processors and research aimed at building large-scale error-corrected quantum computers.
Monarch Quantum
Quantum photonics · Gold SponsorMonarch Quantum develops integrated photonics systems called Quantum Light Engines for quantum computing, sensing, and communications. Its technology focuses on delivering precise optical control at scale.
Photonic
Distributed quantum computing · Gold SponsorPhotonic develops distributed quantum computing using silicon spin qubits connected through photonic networking. Its architecture is designed to scale quantum systems by linking modular processors.
Quantum Computing Inc.
Quantum photonics · Gold SponsorQuantum Computing Inc. develops quantum photonics hardware for computing, optimization, sensing, and secure communications. Its systems emphasize room-temperature photonic approaches.
Rigetti Computing
Superconducting quantum computing · Gold SponsorRigetti Computing develops superconducting quantum processors and cloud-accessible quantum computers. Its architecture uses modular chip designs intended to support larger quantum systems.
Riverlane
Quantum error correction · Gold SponsorRiverlane develops quantum error-correction technology. Its Deltaflow stack is designed to detect and correct errors quickly enough for future fault-tolerant quantum computers to run large computations reliably.
Alice & Bob
Fault-tolerant quantum computing · Silver SponsorAlice & Bob develops fault-tolerant quantum computing based on cat qubits. The approach is designed to suppress certain errors directly in hardware and reduce the resources required for quantum error correction.
Nu Quantum
Quantum networking · Silver SponsorNu Quantum develops quantum networking technology for connecting separate quantum processors. Its Entanglement Fabric is designed to enable modular quantum computers to scale through distributed architectures.
Qblox
Quantum control systems · Silver SponsorQblox develops the control electronics and software used to operate quantum processors. Its systems coordinate signals, measurements, synchronization, and real-time feedback between QPUs and classical computing infrastructure.
SuperQ
Quantum & HPC software · Silver SponsorSuperQ develops software that combines quantum computing, high-performance computing, and optimization through a unified interface. Its platform is designed to reduce the expertise required to run complex computational workloads.
Bluefors
Cryogenic systems · ExhibitorBluefors develops dilution refrigerators and cryogenic systems used to operate quantum hardware at extremely low temperatures. Its infrastructure is a critical part of many superconducting and solid-state quantum architectures.
Q-CTRL
Quantum control software · ExhibitorQ-CTRL develops quantum-control software designed to reduce hardware errors and improve the performance of quantum computers and sensors.
IQM Quantum Computers
Superconducting quantum computing · ExhibitorIQM Quantum Computers develops superconducting quantum computers for research institutions, supercomputing centers, and enterprise environments.
QuEra
Neutral-atom quantum computing · ExhibitorQuEra develops neutral-atom quantum computers. Its systems use arrays of atoms controlled with lasers to support quantum simulation and increasingly programmable quantum computing.
Quantum Brilliance
Diamond quantum computing · ExhibitorQuantum Brilliance develops diamond-based quantum processors designed to operate at room temperature. Its approach aims to make compact quantum accelerators deployable alongside classical computing infrastructure.
Phasecraft
Quantum algorithms · ExhibitorPhasecraft develops quantum algorithms for areas such as materials science, chemistry, and optimization. Its focus is on reducing the quantum resources required to solve commercially useful problems.
Aliro Quantum
Quantum networking · ExhibitorAliro Quantum develops software and infrastructure for quantum networking and secure communications. Its technology helps organizations design and manage networks that use quantum entanglement and quantum-safe methods.
EPB
Quantum networking infrastructure · ExhibitorEPB operates energy and communications infrastructure in Chattanooga, Tennessee. It has built commercial quantum-network infrastructure designed to support quantum networking applications and experimentation.
Fujitsu
Quantum & advanced computing · ExhibitorFujitsu develops enterprise computing, quantum technology, and quantum-inspired optimization systems. Its research covers both quantum hardware and hybrid approaches that can address practical optimization problems.
Kiutra
Cryogenic technology · ExhibitorKiutra develops cryogenic cooling systems for quantum technologies. Its refrigeration systems are designed to provide low-temperature environments without relying on traditional liquid cryogens.
Nokia
Networking technology · ExhibitorNokia develops communications and networking infrastructure. Its quantum-related work includes quantum-safe networking and technologies for securing communications as cryptographic requirements change.
Qrypt
Quantum-secure data protection · ExhibitorQrypt develops data-security technology designed for the post-quantum era. Its approach focuses on protecting data without relying on transmitting or storing encryption keys alongside encrypted information.
QuintessenceLabs
Quantum cybersecurity · ExhibitorQuintessenceLabs develops quantum cybersecurity technology including quantum random-number generation, key management, and quantum key distribution.
SemiQon
Silicon quantum processors · ExhibitorSemiQon develops silicon-based quantum processors and cryogenic CMOS technology. Its approach is designed to use semiconductor manufacturing techniques to support larger and more scalable quantum systems.
Zurich Instruments
Quantum control electronics · ExhibitorZurich Instruments develops quantum-control electronics and software used to operate and characterize quantum processors. Its systems handle precise signal generation, measurement, and real-time control.
qBraid
Quantum development platform · Exhibitor / Global Industry ChallengeqBraid provides a cloud development environment for quantum software and access to quantum hardware, simulators, and development frameworks. It also provides computing access for the 2026 Global Industry Challenge.
Aqora
Quantum collaboration platform · Exhibitor / Global Industry ChallengeAqora operates a collaboration platform for quantum challenges and technical competitions. It serves as a central hub for teams participating in the 2026 Global Industry Challenge.
Boeing
Aerospace & advanced technology · Event ParticipantBoeing develops commercial aircraft, defense systems, space technology, and advanced aerospace research. Quantum computing, sensing, optimization, materials, and navigation all have potential aerospace applications.
GSK
Life sciences · ExhibitorGSK is a global biopharmaceutical company. Its presence reflects growing life-sciences interest in quantum computing for molecular simulation, drug discovery, optimization, and advanced research.
Additional Quantum World Congress 2026 exhibitors
The 2026 exhibit ecosystem also includes:
| Company / Organization | Focus |
|---|---|
| Algorithmiq | Quantum software & life sciences |
| Arctic Instruments | Quantum measurement hardware |
| BosonQ Psi | Quantum simulation software |
| Modulight | Photonics & laser systems |
| Q-Mill | Quantum algorithms |
| Quanscient | Quantum simulation software |
| Vexlum | Semiconductor lasers |
| VTT | Quantum research & technology |
| QED-C | Quantum industry consortium |
| Quantum Australia | Quantum ecosystem |
| Business Finland | Innovation ecosystem |
| AIST | Advanced industrial research |
These organizations add more depth around photonics, simulation, algorithms, quantum control, research, and commercialization.
Quantum Startup Pitch Competition 2026 finalists
Seven startups from six countries are competing in the 2026 Quantum Startup Pitch Competition for a $25,000 grand prize.
Quantum Dice
Probabilistic computing & quantum randomnessQuantum Dice develops photonics-powered probabilistic computing hardware for difficult optimization and AI workloads. The company also has roots in quantum random-number generation.
Icarus Quantum
Photonic quantum interconnectsIcarus Quantum develops photonic interconnects for connecting quantum processors through optical networks, an important piece of scaling distributed quantum systems.
Qubic Inc.
Quantum microwave sensingQubic Inc. develops quantum-enhanced microwave technology for sensing, radar, communications, and low-noise quantum systems.
SeQure Quantum
Quantum cybersecuritySeQure Quantum develops quantum randomness and cybersecurity technology focused on strengthening encryption and quantum-safe security systems.
JIJ
Optimization, AI & quantum computingJIJ develops optimization software combining mathematical optimization, AI, classical computing, and quantum technologies.
OptQC
Optical quantum computingOptQC develops optical quantum computers designed around photonic architectures and room-temperature operation.
QMunicate
Quantum networkingQMunicate develops neutral-atom quantum network nodes that combine quantum computing, memory, and telecom networking for distributed quantum systems.
What types of companies are at Quantum World Congress 2026?
Quantum World Congress brings together the main layers of the commercial quantum ecosystem.
| Category | Representative companies |
|---|---|
| Quantum computing hardware | Atom Computing, D-Wave, IBM, Infleqtion, IonQ, Quantinuum, Google, Rigetti, Alice & Bob, IQM, QuEra, Quantum Brilliance, Photonic, Quantum Computing Inc., and SemiQon |
| Quantum infrastructure | Qblox, Bluefors, Riverlane, Zurich Instruments, Nu Quantum, and Monarch Quantum — control systems, cryogenics, error correction, networking, and photonics |
| Quantum software & applications | Classiq, Phasecraft, qBraid, Aqora, SuperQ, and JIJ |
| Quantum & post-quantum security | QuintessenceLabs, Qrypt, and Aliro Quantum |
What technologies does Quantum World Congress 2026 cover?
| Fault-tolerant quantum computing | Companies are working toward logical qubits, error correction, and systems capable of running increasingly complex workloads reliably. |
| Quantum networking | Quantum networking connects quantum processors using entanglement and photonic links, enabling distributed computing and future quantum-network infrastructure. |
| Quantum sensing | Quantum sensors can measure time, gravity, motion, magnetic fields, and electromagnetic signals with exceptional precision, creating applications in navigation, science, defense, and infrastructure. |
| Quantum optimization | Quantum and hybrid algorithms are being explored for logistics, energy, finance, manufacturing, scheduling, and other difficult optimization problems. |
| Quantum-safe cybersecurity | Organizations are already preparing for the cryptographic impact of quantum computers through post-quantum cryptography, quantum-generated randomness, quantum-safe key management, and secure communications. |
| Quantum infrastructure | Cryogenic systems, control electronics, photonics, semiconductor manufacturing, interconnects, software, and cloud access are becoming increasingly important as quantum hardware moves toward larger commercial systems. |
The Global Industry Challenge at Quantum World Congress 2026
The Global Industry Challenge gives teams real industry problems to solve using quantum and quantum-adjacent technologies.
Aqora provides the collaboration environment, while qBraid provides quantum development tools and access to computing resources across multiple quantum platforms.
The challenge focuses on practical applications in areas such as advanced materials, infrastructure, finance, optimization, and forecasting, with winning teams presenting at Quantum World Congress 2026.
Why Quantum World Congress 2026 matters
Quantum computing is shifting from a research race toward an engineering and commercialization race.
Commercial quantum systems need more than processors. They require error correction, control electronics, cryogenics, networking, manufacturing, software, cybersecurity, and useful applications.
Quantum World Congress brings those layers together, making the event a useful view into where the quantum industry is investing across hardware, software, infrastructure, networking, security, and enterprise adoption.
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Last reviewed: September 16, 2026
Frequently asked questions
What is Quantum World Congress 2026?
Quantum World Congress 2026 is a three-day quantum technology event focused on quantum computing, networking, sensing, cybersecurity, software, infrastructure, applications, and commercialization.
When and where is Quantum World Congress 2026?
Quantum World Congress 2026 takes place September 23–25, 2026 at The Hotel at the University of Maryland in College Park, Maryland.
What companies are at Quantum World Congress 2026?
Companies include Atom Computing, Classiq, D-Wave, IBM, Infleqtion, IonQ, Microsoft, Quantinuum, Google, Rigetti, Photonic, Quantum Computing Inc., Riverlane, Alice & Bob, Nu Quantum, Qblox, Bluefors, Q-CTRL, IQM, QuEra, Quantum Brilliance, Phasecraft, qBraid, Aqora, and others.
Who are the Platinum and Gold Sponsors of Quantum World Congress 2026?
The Platinum Sponsors are Atom Computing, Classiq, D-Wave, IBM, Infleqtion, IonQ, Microsoft, and Quantinuum. The Gold Sponsors are Booz Allen Hamilton, CGI, Deloitte, General Dynamics Information Technology, Google, Monarch Quantum, Photonic, Quantum Computing Inc., Rigetti Computing, and Riverlane.
Which quantum computing hardware companies are at Quantum World Congress 2026?
Quantum hardware companies include Atom Computing, D-Wave, IBM, Infleqtion, IonQ, Quantinuum, Google, Rigetti, Alice & Bob, IQM Quantum Computers, QuEra, Quantum Brilliance, Photonic, Quantum Computing Inc., and SemiQon.
Which quantum networking and cybersecurity companies are at Quantum World Congress 2026?
Quantum networking and security companies include Nu Quantum, Aliro Quantum, Photonic, EPB, QMunicate, Icarus Quantum, QuintessenceLabs, Qrypt, and SeQure Quantum.
What are the Quantum Startup Pitch Competition and Global Industry Challenge?
The Quantum Startup Pitch Competition features seven early-stage companies competing for a $25,000 grand prize. The Global Industry Challenge gives teams real industry problems to solve using quantum and adjacent technologies, supported by quantum development platforms and computing resources.
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