EPB Quantum Hosts First Quantum in Business Conference
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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (July 15, 2026)—On October 1, 2026, EPB QuantumSM will host the inaugural Quantum in Business (QiB) conference, exclusively in Chattanooga, Tennessee. QiB will highlight how companies can benefit from a projected $2.7 trillion in economic value by utilizing quantum computing in the near-term, especially in financial, healthcare, insurance, chemicals, logistics and automotive industries. What to know about QiB: “First movers who understand quantum computing’s business impact will shape tomorrow’s competitive landscape,” said EPB President and CEO-elect Janet Rehberg. “We designed QiB to connect business and technology leaders with next steps to benefit their companies today and lead their industries tomorrow.” Sessions will focus on how business innovation and technology chiefs can connect with the resources to begin developing quantum solutions that can benefit their companies today: View the full agenda at quantum.epb.com/qib26/agenda. The conference will feature information from quantum researchers who are ready to work with business leaders to develop practical applications to benefit their companies in the near term. Attendees will also learn about potential sources of grant funding for companies as well as perspectives from industry, state and federal leaders who are supporting Tennessee’s push to play a leading role in commercializing quantum technology to support job creation in Chattanooga and across the state. Although still early, quantum computing technology is delivering innovation for practical applications. EPB Quantum CenterSM is the first U.S. facility to offer both a commercially available quantum computing (opening 2026) and commercially available quantum networking, which has been in operation since 2023. EPB has more than 10 years of quantum technology experience, including a R&D 100 Award with Oak Ridge and Los Alamos National Laboratories for power grid-securing technologies. Sign up at epbquantum.com/qib to receive updates and speaker announcements. SourceThe quantum sector accelerated from research to real deployments and policy mandates in mid-June 2026. The UK and Japan sealed a $24 billion partnership while Central New Mexico Community College hosted a Quantum Educators Workshop in early June 2026, introducing its Quantum Technician Bootcamp to 45 faculty members from across DuoKey SA has introduced the Quantum Risk Score, a free and auditable tool that provides organizations with a 0-100 composite score of their cryptographic exposure Sign up to receive our newsletter and other reports.We keep your data private and share your data only with third parties that make this service possible. Read our privacy policy for more info.Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription. Our MissionContact UsPrivacy PolicyWebsite Terms of UseCopyright 2017-2026 | The Qubit Report | All Rights Reserved