IonQ Executive Chair Joins Panel with NVIDIA CEO to Discuss Quantum at NVIDIA’s First-Ever Quantum Day

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IonQ (NYSE: IONQ) announced its participation in NVIDIA's first-ever Quantum Day at GTC on March 20 in San Jose, California. The event will feature IonQ Executive Chair Peter Chapman joining NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang in a panel discussion about quantum computing's current state and industry adoption.

The company will showcase real-world demonstrations of quantum-accelerated computation alongside partners Amazon Web Services, Ansys, AstraZeneca, and NVIDIA. Key presentations include a session on accelerating physics simulation with quantum computing, and demonstrations of a hybrid quantum proof-of-concept for drug design using NVIDIA CUDA-Q platform on Amazon Braket with GPU-accelerated classical post-processing.

IonQ's President and CEO Niccolo de Masi highlighted 2025 as a defining year for the company, emphasizing their focus on enterprise-grade quantum systems and expanding quantum networking capabilities to accelerate commercial quantum advantage.

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• Strategic partnerships with major tech companies (AWS, NVIDIA, AstraZeneca, Ansys)
• Development of commercial applications in drug design and physics simulation
• Enterprise-grade quantum systems already in use by customers

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Quantum takes center stage at NVIDIA’s annual GTC conference with IonQ Executive Chair Peter Chapman and CEO Jensen Huang

IonQ to underscore its position as a leading commercial player in quantum computing and networking alongside collaborators and partners Amazon Web Services, Ansys, AstraZeneca, and NVIDIA

COLLEGE PARK, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- IonQ (NYSE: IONQ), a leader in the quantum computing and networking industries, today announced its participation in NVIDIA’s first-ever Quantum Day, taking place at GTC on Thursday, March 20, in San Jose, California. IonQ will share details of several recent real-world demonstrations of quantum-accelerated computation for commercially-relevant applications alongside collaborators and partners Amazon Web Services (AWS), Ansys, AstraZeneca, and NVIDIA. Additionally, IonQ Executive Chair Peter Chapman will speak on IonQ’s progress in quantum on an exclusive industry leadership panel led by NVIDIA founder and CEO Jensen Huang.

“IonQ is looking forward to joining NVIDIA GTC’s first-ever Quantum Day to showcase how quantum computing is delivering value to enterprises today,” said Chapman. “Our focus on commercial-grade quantum systems is enabling real-world applications across industries, and we look forward to demonstrating significant progress at GTC.”

IonQ President and CEO Niccolo de Masi said, “The massive investments in quantum computing from the world’s largest technology companies underscore its transformative impact—not in the distant future, but today. 2025 is set to be a defining year for IonQ as we drive an inflection point in the quantum market. With enterprise-grade quantum systems already in use and expanding quantum networking capabilities, we are accelerating the era of commercial quantum advantage. By integrating cutting-edge technology from partners like NVIDIA, we are ensuring that quantum computing is not just a possibility for tomorrow, but an indispensable tool for industries right now.”

IonQ will have a broad presence at GTC including:

• IonQ Executive Chair Peter Chapman will join NVIDIA Founder and CEO Jensen Huang and other quantum industry leaders at an exclusive panel discussion, “Quantum Computing: Where We Are and Where We’re Headed,” on March 20 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. PT at the San Jose Civic. The panel will explore the current state of quantum computing, its adoption across industries, and how enterprises are leveraging quantum technologies today.
• IonQ SVP of Product Ariel Braunstein will join engineering software company Ansys CTO Prith Banerjee in a presentation on March 18 at 2 p.m. PT, titled “Accelerating Physics Simulation with Quantum Computing.” The session will highlight how quantum computing and optimization are being integrated to advance physics-based simulations and engineering applications.
• IonQ collaborators and partners will also highlight the results from the coordinated efforts of their work with Ansys and AstraZeneca, including a hybrid quantum proof-of-concept applicable to drug design and synthesis that utilizes the NVIDIA CUDA-Q platform on Amazon Braket, integrated directly with high-performance NVIDIA GPU-accelerated classical post-processing on AWS ParallelCluster.

For more details on IonQ’s participation at GTC 2024, visit NVIDIA GTC.

About IonQ

IonQ, Inc. is a leader in the quantum computing and networking industries, delivering high-performance systems aimed at solving the world’s largest and most complex commercial and research use cases. IonQ’s current generation quantum computers, IonQ Forte and IonQ Forte Enterprise, are the latest in a line of cutting-edge systems, boasting 36 algorithmic qubits. The company’s innovative technology and rapid growth were recognized in Newsweek’s 2025 Excellence Index 1000, Forbes’ 2025 Most Successful Mid-Cap Companies list, and Built In’s 2025 100 Best Midsize Places to Work in Washington DC and Seattle, respectively. Available through all major cloud providers, IonQ is making quantum computing more accessible and impactful than ever before. Learn more at IonQ.com.

IonQ Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Some of the forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking words. Statements that are not historical in nature, including the words “accelerating,” “delivering,” “demonstrating,” “drive,” “enabling,” “ensuring,” “expanding,” “integrating,” “plans,” “progress,” “striking,” “use,” and other similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements include those related to the company’s technology driving commercial quantum advantage in the future; IonQ’s quantum computing capabilities and plans; IonQ’s ability to deliver, and customers’ ability to generate, value from IonQ’s offerings; the efficiency and commercial relevance of quantum algorithms and applications run on IonQ’s quantum computers; the scalability, reliability, and commercial-readiness of IonQ’s quantum computing offerings; and the necessity, effectiveness, and future impacts of IonQ’s offerings available today​​. Forward-looking statements are predictions, projections and other statements about future events that are based on current expectations and assumptions and, as a result, are subject to risks and uncertainties. Many factors could cause actual future events to differ materially from the forward-looking statements in this press release, including but not limited to: changes in the competitive industries in which IonQ operates, including development of competing technologies; IonQ’s ability to implement its business plans, forecasts, roadmap, and other expectations, to identify and realize partnerships and opportunities, and to engage new and existing customers; IonQ’s inability to effectively enter new markets; IonQ’s ability to deliver services and products within currently anticipated timelines; IonQ’s customers deciding or declining to extend contracts into new phases; the inability of IonQ’s suppliers to deliver components that meet expectations timely; IonQ’s ability to implement its technical roadmap; changes in laws and regulations affecting IonQ’s patents; IonQ’s ability to implement its technical roadmap; and IonQ’s ability to maintain or obtain patent protection for its products and technology, including with sufficient breadth to provide a competitive advantage; changes in U.S. government spending or policy that may affect IonQ’s customers; and risks associated with U.S. government sales, including availability of funding and provisions that allow the government to unilaterally terminate or modify contracts for convenience. You should carefully consider the foregoing factors and the other risks and uncertainties disclosed in the Company’s filings, including but not limited to those described in the “Risk Factors” section of IonQ’s most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and other documents filed by IonQ from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These filings identify and address other important risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events and results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and IonQ assumes no obligation and does not intend to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. IonQ does not give any assurance that it will achieve its expectations. IonQ may or may not choose to practice or otherwise use the inventions described in the issued patents in the future.

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FAQ

What is IonQ's role at NVIDIA's first Quantum Day 2024?

IonQ will participate in panel discussions, showcase quantum-accelerated computation demos, and present real-world applications alongside AWS, Ansys, AstraZeneca, and NVIDIA at GTC on March 20.

What will be discussed in the IONQ Executive Chair's panel with NVIDIA's CEO?

The panel 'Quantum Computing: Where We Are and Where We're Headed' will explore quantum computing's current state, industry adoption, and enterprise applications.

What specific quantum computing applications will IONQ demonstrate at GTC 2024?

IonQ will showcase a hybrid quantum proof-of-concept for drug design using NVIDIA CUDA-Q platform and physics-based simulations with Ansys.

When does IONQ expect to reach a significant market inflection point?

According to IonQ's CEO, 2025 is set to be a defining year for the company as they drive an inflection point in the quantum market.