FC26 – Opening Keynote

FC26 – Opening Keynote  

Jeff Heynen, Vice President, Broadband Access and Home Networking at Dell’Oro Group sat down with Ryan Harring, Director Partnerships-Alliances at IonQ and discussed the growing importance and potential of quantum computing. They highlightedi ts principles of superposition, entanglement, and interference. The conversation emphasized the rapid advancements in computational power, with predictions of 80,000 logical qubits by 2029. The partnership with EPB was highlighted, showcasing efforts to deploy quantum networks and computers. The need for secure quantum networks and the potential economic opportunities in optimization problems were discussed. The conversation also touched on the importance of workforce development and the role of universities in driving the quantum technology pipeline. The future of quantum technologies in networking and infrastructure was seen as a significant opportunity for growth and innovation.