Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo 2026, 9-12 November, Barcelona
Join IonQ at the Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo™ 2026, the premier gathering for CIOs and senior IT leaders shaping the future of digital business. This year, we’re bringing a sharp focus on how quantum technologies are rapidly becoming a strategic layer of enterprise capability — influencing cloud, AI, cybersecurity, and data protection strategies.
Throughout the week, IonQ will host two high‑value sessions designed for executives preparing their organizations for the next wave of technological transformation.
Featured Sessions:
Roundtable Discussion: From AI to Quantum: How CIOs Build the Next Layer of Digital Capability
Tuesday, 10 November | 11:30–12:15 | Room 125 | Session Code: VUR3
Quantum technologies are evolving from isolated research efforts into an integrated platform spanning compute, security, networking, and sensing. This closed‑door roundtable brings together CIOs for a candid, peer‑driven discussion on:
- Enterprise readiness gaps
- Emerging quantum risks
- Practical adoption pathways
- Where early quantum advantage will materialize
- How quantum intersects with cloud, AI, and cybersecurity roadmaps
No slides. No formal presentation. Just real insights, shared challenges, and actionable priorities for the next 24 months.
Executive Talk: Building the Quantum Ready Enterprise: What CIOs Must Prioritize in the Next 24 Months
Wednesday, 11 November | 17:40–18:00 | Stage 4 | Session Code: TH92
Quantum is moving quickly from exploration to practical impact. In this 20‑minute executive session, IonQ outlines a clear roadmap for CIOs preparing for the shift:
- How quantum computing, quantum‑safe security, and quantum networks will reshape enterprise architectures
- How to align quantum initiatives with existing cloud and AI strategies
- How to prepare security frameworks for a post‑quantum world
- What skills, governance, and pilots to prioritize
Attendees will leave with a concise set of next steps to position their enterprise for the coming convergence of classical and quantum infrastructure.
Visit IonQ at Booth #401
Stop by our booth to explore IonQ’s latest advancements in quantum computing and learn how quantum can accelerate your enterprise roadmap. Our experts will be available to discuss use cases, readiness strategies, and practical adoption paths tailored to your industry.
Meet the IonQ Team
Our leadership team will be onsite throughout the event and available for meetings:
Jean-Sébastien Pegon, Director Sales Western Europe
Lorenzo Roversi, VP Quantum Sales
Melchior Aelmans, Senior Manager Quantum Solutions Architecture & Standardization
Catherine Simondi, VP Marketing & Communications
Visit our booth during the four days of the event, or join us at the roundtable on Tuesday 10 November or the talk on Wednesday 11 November.
