WEF 2026 - Why Quantum Is Around the Corner and Why It Is Not

Speakers: Doreen Bogdan-Martin, John Martinis, Arvind Krishna, Jennifer Schenker, Lene Oddershede

The world’s first quantum-enabled algorithmic trading has already increased forecasting accuracy by 34%, while breakthroughs across other industries unlock potential once thought impossible.

After decades of promises, why are practical quantum applications still measured in qubits, not returns?