Rigetti CEO to Discuss Quantum Computing at Canaccord Symposium
Event summary
- Rigetti CEO Dr. Subodh Kulkarni to participate in a fireside chat at the Canaccord Genuity Virtual Quantum Symposium on May 21, 2026.
- Event scheduled for 12:00 PM ET, accessible via webcast on Rigetti’s Investor Relations website.
- Rigetti highlights its superconducting qubit technology, claiming gate speeds 1,000 times faster than trapped-ion and neutral-atom systems.
- Company recently deployed the industry’s largest multi-chip quantum computer, Cepheus-1-108Q, with 108 qubits.
- Rigetti operates quantum computers through its Rigetti Quantum Cloud Services (QCS) platform.
The big picture
Rigetti’s participation in the Canaccord Genuity Virtual Quantum Symposium underscores the growing importance of quantum computing in both enterprise and government sectors. The company’s focus on superconducting qubits and its recent deployment of a 108-qubit system highlight its ambition to lead in a highly competitive and rapidly evolving industry. The event provides a platform for Rigetti to showcase its technological advancements and attract potential clients and investors.
What we're watching
- Technological Leadership
- Whether Rigetti can maintain its claim of superior gate speeds and scaling advantages over competitors.
- Market Adoption
- The pace at which enterprises and governments adopt Rigetti’s quantum computing solutions.
- Competitive Dynamics
- How Rigetti’s proprietary chiplet-based technology positions it against other quantum computing modalities.
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