Economic Development - Chattanooga hosts quantum computing event

At a glance

Who: Chattanooga; EPB Quantum; IonQ.

What: EPB Quantum has presented the Quantum in Business conference in Chattanooga.

Why: To showcase how organisations are putting quantum computing technology to work as well as highlight Tennessee and Chattanooga’s growing role in advancing quantum innovation.

When: The conference took place on 1 October.

The US city of Chattanooga in Tennessee has hosted an event that showcases how organisations are putting quantum computing technology to work.

More than 450 business leaders, technology innovators, researchers and public officials gathered for the Quantum in Business conference, presented by EPB Quantum, which was launched by energy and communications provider EPB.

Advancing quantum innovation

The event highlighted Tennessee and Chattanooga’s growing role in advancing quantum innovation while showcasing real-world applications already delivering value. Attendees explored how quantum technologies are creating new ways to solve complex challenges across a range of industries.

Home to America’s first commercial quantum computing and networking hub, Chattanooga aims to offer organisations a unique place to gain business advantage by exploring how they can use a range of quantum technologies. Throughout the conference, speakers emphasised that organisations are identifying practical use cases that can improve performance, strengthen security and create competitive advantage.