81% of surveyed business leaders say they’ve reached the limits of classical optimization. But complexity alone doesn’t make a problem a fit for quantum. Leaders should consider its structure, scale, constraints, business value and the performance of existing approaches. Here are 7 questions that can help you assess whether quantum optimization could address some of your organization’s toughest challenges. 🧵

D-Wave is excited to partner with @CGI_Global to help customers advance the practical application of quantum computing technologies across key industries, including logistics, transportation, and retail. As Lorenzo Martinelli, chief revenue officer at D-Wave, puts it: "Quantum computing's business value is no longer theoretical. D-Wave customers are using annealing quantum computing today to improve operations and generate tangible results on problems that challenge legacy systems. Combining D-Wave's quantum technology with CGI's scale, industry expertise and delivery capabilities can give more organizations a clear path from exploration to production and measurable business value."

Quantum World Congress 2026 is underway. Join D-Wave today and tomorrow to explore how annealing and gate-model quantum computing can address different complex challenges. Today, Sept. 24 Allison Schwartz: Quantum You Can See: Real Use Cases, Real Impact 4:30–5:00 p.m. | Terrapin 3 Fri., Sept. 25 Dr. Robert Schoelkopf: From Innovation to Utility: The Quantum Era Takes Shape with Two Platforms 11:35–11:55 a.m. | Main Stage Allison Schwartz: Quantum Policy from the Inside 2:00–2:30 p.m. | Top of the 7s Visit D-Wave at booths 51 and 53 for technical talks, QPU displays, and live application demos. #QWC2026 #QuantumComputing #DWave

As governments around the world increasingly recognize quantum as a strategic priority, there is a growing need for quantum policies that provide real-world value to both the public and private sectors. As leaders from industry, government and academia gather this week for the Quantum World Congress, D-Wave Senior Vice President of Global Government Relations & Public Affairs Allison Schwartz and Business Council for International Understanding (@BCIU) Senior Vice President Nina Kundra make the case in a new op-ed for @TheWellNews that international quantum cooperation must move beyond research collaboration to strengthen commercialization pathways and trusted technology partnerships. They call for greater cooperation among allied governments to build trusted, resilient quantum supply chains — including trusted supplier pathways, aligned security requirements, expedited review and procurement processes, and reciprocal access to partner markets. As Allison and Nina write: “Technology that cannot be produced, integrated, serviced, and trusted in real operating environments will not deliver strategic advantage.” Read the full op-ed in The Well News: thewellnews.com/opinions/tru…

🗓️ This Thursday, September 24, at 8 a.m. PT/11:00 a.m. ET, D-Wave will present a webinar on how quantum optimization could help oil and gas operators make better decisions across upstream, midstream, and downstream operations. Attendees will learn: ▪️ The operational problems that may be well suited to quantum optimization, from scheduling to resource allocation ▪️ Where these opportunities could show up across the oil and gas value chain ▪️ What it takes to get started, from proof of concept to production Reserve your seat now: dwavesys.zoom.us/webinar/reg…

Today, D-Wave announced the appointment of veteran financial technology executive Bernard Gavgani to its Board of Directors and Cybersecurity Committee. Gavgani currently serves as Senior Advisor for Technology and Innovation to BNP Paribas Group Executive Management and previously served as Group Chief Information Officer (CIO) of @BNPParibas. He joins D-Wave's Board in a personal capacity and brings deep experience in global technology strategy, operational transformation, artificial intelligence governance, cybersecurity, and workplace and network modernization. Read the press release here: dwavequantum.com/company/new…

Behind every supply chain are thousands of interconnected decisions involving sourcing, production, inventory, transportation and fulfillment. As operations grow more complex and conditions change, traditional optimization approaches can struggle to keep pace. Annealing quantum computing offers a powerful new way to address these challenges, helping organizations improve planning and logistics, navigate real-world constraints and respond more effectively to disruption. Meet the D-Wave team at booth 41 during the North American Supply Chain Executive Summit, Sept. 21–23 in Las Vegas, to explore how quantum optimization can address supply chain challenges. #NASCES #SupplyChain #QuantumComputing

Join us Oct. 28, 2026 in Seoul for Qubits Asia 2026: Quantum Realized, a full-day conference showcasing production applications, customer momentum in the Asia-Pacific region, and advancements in our annealing and gate-model quantum computing technologies. Hear from D-Wave leaders and customers, as well as researchers from NTT DOCOMO, LG CNS, Yonsei University, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, and Gyeongsang National University. Register here: qubitsasia26.dwavequantum.co… #QubitsAsia #QuantumComputing #DWave

Different problems require different quantum computing technologies. At Quantum World Congress 2026, D-Wave will showcase how annealing and gate-model quantum computing are advancing in parallel, each with distinct strengths and an important long-term role in addressing computationally complex challenges. D-Wave executives will lead a variety of discussions during the event, including: ➡️ ️ Allison Schwartz, SVP, Global Government Relations & Public Affairs "Quantum You Can See: Real Use Cases, Real Impact" Thursday, September 24 | 4:30–5:00 p.m. Terrapin 3, Lobby Level ➡️ ️ Dr. Robert Schoelkopf, Chief Science Officer "From Innovation to Utility: The Quantum Era Takes Shape With Two Platforms" Friday, September 25 | 11:35–11:55 a.m. Main Stage, Conference Level ➡️ ️ Allison Schwartz, SVP, Global Government Relations & Public Affairs "Quantum Policy from the Inside: How Industry Is Shaping the Federal Agenda" Friday, September 25 | 2:00–2:30 p.m. Top of the 7s, Penthouse Level Quantum World Congress attendees are invited to visit D-Wave at booths 51 and 53 to meet with company experts, attend technical talks, view D-Wave’s annealing and gate-model quantum processing units, and explore live demonstrations of quantum-powered applications. Learn more: dwavequantum.com/company/new… #QWC2026 #QuantumComputing #DWave @QWCevent

Join us tomorrow, Sept. 15, at 10 a.m. ET, at @IEEEQuantumWeek, where Dr. Andrei Petrenko, vice president of gate product management at D-Wave, will present “Error-Aware Programming for Gate-Model Quantum Computing.” The talk will explore how D-Wave's dual-rail architecture, with built-in hardware-level error detection and real-time control, can give developers actionable information and new programming options during program execution. Dr. Petrenko will also discuss how these capabilities can enable near-term application development and support a more efficient, practical path to quantum error correction. Attendees will also get a preview of D-Wave's forthcoming gate-model simulator, which is expected to be the first of its kind designed for error-aware programming. Stop by booth 702 to meet the D-Wave team and learn more about our annealing and gate-model quantum technology. See you there! #QCE26

D-Wave’s Allison Schwartz’s recent piece in @FederalNewsNet explores why emerging technologies such as quantum computing, artificial intelligence, and drones should be an essential part of a government’s wildfire strategy. She explains that these technologies can help identify, model, and mitigate risks before a fire becomes a catastrophe, pointing to how AI-enabled cameras can help detect ignitions earlier, drones can map changing conditions and provide responders with critical information from difficult or dangerous terrain, and quantum computing can enable decision-makers to optimize fuelbreak placement, evaluate complex scenarios, and deploy limited personnel and equipment more effectively. Check out her commentary to learn more about how researchers at the @ArmyERDC developed a quantum-powered approach to optimize the placement of fuelbreaks and help prevent cascading wildfire impacts. bit.ly/4qSyqpq

Downtime, scheduling conflicts, and resource bottlenecks can carry significant costs for oil and gas operators. On Sept. 24 at 8 a.m. PT/11 a.m. ET, D-Wave is hosting a webinar exploring where quantum optimization built on D-Wave’s annealing quantum computing technology and hybrid solvers could help oil and gas operators make better decisions across upstream, midstream, and downstream operations. Join us to learn about: ▪️ The operational problems that may be well suited to quantum optimization, from scheduling to resource allocation ▪️ Where these opportunities could show up across the oil and gas value chain ▪️ What it takes to get started, from proof of concept to production Register here: dwavesys.zoom.us/webinar/reg…