Quantum computer Jiuzhang 4.0 takes World Internet Conference’s leading tech award

The programmable photonic quantum computer, Jiuzhang 4.0, secured the leading prize at the 2026 World Internet Conference (WIC) in Wuzhen, Zhejiang Province, on Monday. Among a field of over 430 submissions from 43 countries and regions, 20 projects received the WIC Leading Science and Technology Awards, recognizing achievements spanning basic research, key technologies, and engineering development. The awards aim to recognize technological advances worldwide and promote international exchanges and cooperation in internet technologies. Winning projects also included advancements in optical transmission for space-based quantum information and intelligent vehicle agent technology. Jiuzhang 4.0 Receives 2026 WIC Leading Science and Technology Award Ten winning projects focused on key technologies, while eight demonstrated advancements in engineering and development, reflecting a trend toward digital-real economy integration. These awards, presented Monday in Wuzhen, Zhejiang Province, aim to support international collaboration in internet technologies and acknowledge work globally. The WIC noted that the award-winning projects span a range of fields, including quantum computing, AI, aerospace information and agent-based productivity platforms. This year’s selections highlight AI-driven development and strengthened technological foundations, signaling priorities in current innovation efforts. Source: https://english.cas.cn/newsroom/cas-in-media/202611/t20261104_1213191.shtml More like thisQuantum Computing News4H-SiC’s a-plane orientation simplifies silicon vacancy qubit controlQuantum Computing NewsAMD CPUs, GPUs will power PsiQuantum’s quantum computing platformQuantum ApplicationsQuEra found ten applications survived three years of evaluation.Quantum Computing Business NewsQuandela’s Quantum Taiwan 2026 brings leaders together to foster innovation.Stay currentSee today’s quantum computing news on Quantum Zeitgeist for the latest breakthroughs in qubits, hardware, algorithms, and industry deals. Tags: Dr. Donovan Dr. Donovan is a futurist and technology writer covering the quantum revolution. Where classical computers manipulate bits that are either on or off, quantum machines exploit superposition and entanglement to process information in ways that classical physics cannot. Dr. Donovan tracks the full quantum landscape: fault-tolerant computing, photonic and superconducting architectures, post-quantum cryptography, and the geopolitical race between nations and corporations to achieve quantum advantage. The decisions being made now, in research labs and government offices around the world, will determine who controls the most powerful computers ever built. Latest Posts by Dr. Donovan: Residual coherence dominates entanglement in neutrino oscillation, study finds November 13, 2026 Quantum theorem shows black hole models are singular November 13, 2026 Sealsq highlights post-quantum security at BMO conference November 13, 2026