D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS) announced its participation as a sponsor of the CES Foundry at CES 2026, where it will showcase its commercial quantum computing technology. The company plans to demonstrate its award-winning annealing quantum computing systems, hybrid quantum-classical solvers, and real-world customer applications that are delivering measurable performance improvements, often surpassing what classical computing alone can achieve.
Murray Thom, vice president of quantum technology evangelism at D-Wave, will present a masterclass and demonstration on January 7, 2026, educating attendees about how to realize value from quantum computing today. The session will focus on practical applications and measurable benefits that businesses can achieve with current quantum technology. Registration for the masterclass is available at https://www.ces.tech/schedule/how-quantum-computing-is-transforming-business-today/.
"Showcasing quantum computing at CES, one of the world's most influential technology stages, signals that the technology is quickly moving into the mainstream," said Thom. "D-Wave is uniquely positioned to demonstrate practical quantum in action, and we're excited to show how our systems are helping customers solve complex problems now, often with greater speed, efficiency, and impact than classical computing alone."
The company's participation at CES 2026 represents a significant milestone in the commercialization of quantum computing. As the world's first commercial supplier of quantum computers, D-Wave has deployed systems that feature quantum processing units with sub-second response times, available both on-premises and through cloud services with 99.9% availability. More than 100 organizations have submitted over 200 million problems to D-Wave's quantum systems, applying the technology to optimization, artificial intelligence, and research challenges.
For business and technology leaders, D-Wave's CES presence indicates that quantum computing has moved beyond theoretical research into practical business applications. The demonstration of real-world use cases suggests that organizations across industries can begin leveraging quantum advantages today, particularly for complex optimization problems that challenge classical computing systems. The company's hybrid approach, combining quantum and classical computing, provides a pathway for gradual integration of quantum capabilities into existing technology infrastructure.
The full press release detailing D-Wave's CES 2026 participation can be viewed at https://ibn.fm/i3JYB. Additional information about the company's quantum computing systems and services is available at https://www.dwavequantum.com/. The company's forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, as detailed in its SEC filings, including factors that may cause actual results to differ from expectations. Full terms of use and disclaimers applicable to content are available at http://IBN.fm/Disclaimer.
For industry observers, D-Wave's prominent role at CES 2026 suggests quantum computing is reaching an inflection point where practical business applications are becoming more accessible. The company's focus on demonstrating measurable benefits rather than theoretical potential indicates a maturation of the quantum computing market, with implications for competitive advantages in sectors ranging from logistics and finance to pharmaceutical research and artificial intelligence development.
