D-Wave CEO Elevates Quantum Computing in Global Economic and Tech Talks
D-Wave Quantum Inc.’s CEO, Dr. Alan Baratz, will speak at two major events in April 2026. He appears on the mainstage at Semafor World Economy on April 14. He will also join the QED-C Quantum Summit on April 15.
High-profile appearances
Dr. Baratz will address leaders from business, government, and research. His sessions focus on moving quantum from experiment to commercial use.
The Semafor appearance falls within “The Geoeconomics of AI” track. The session will explore how AI reshapes infrastructure and business globally.
Event schedule and access
The Semafor session is livestreamed at 1:55 p.m. ET on April 14, 2026. The QED-C flagship panel runs from 11:50 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. ET on April 15, 2026.
Key themes Dr. Baratz will address
He will highlight the shift from research to real-world deployments. He plans to emphasize the urgency of adoption now.
Energy efficiency for AI will be a major topic. He will argue quantum computing could reduce the rising computational energy burden.
Technical focus and applications
Dr. Baratz will discuss advances in both annealing and gate-model systems. He will outline recent technical progress at D-Wave.
He will cite use cases across logistics, manufacturing, life sciences, defense, and emergency response. The emphasis will be faster and more efficient decision-making.
Company profile and capabilities
D-Wave is the first commercial quantum computer supplier. It is the only vendor offering dual-platform products spanning annealing and gate-model technologies.
The company delivers systems, software, and services on-premises and via its Leap quantum cloud service. Leap provides 99.9% availability and uptime.
More than 100 organizations across commercial, government, and research sectors use D-Wave technology today.
Context and broader significance
Dr. Baratz’s visits coincide with World Quantum Day 2026. The events aim to align industry, government, and research priorities.
As D-Wave CEO, he elevates quantum computing in global economic and tech talks. His remarks seek coordinated action across the quantum ecosystem.
Legal and market note
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