Hosted by EPB Quantum℠ on Oct. 1, Quantum in Business (QiB) will convene industry executives, technology experts and policymakers to discuss how organizations are applying quantum technologies to address real-world challenges. While other conversations around quantum technology remain focused on research and technical advances, QiB is designed specifically for business leaders.
WHAT:
Quantum in Business (QiB), a one-day conference focused on helping business leaders understand the opportunities, risks and real-world applications of quantum technology.
WHO:
Government, business and research leaders will lead clear, business-focused discussions on quantum technology. Leaders from Synopsis, Numana and EPB will present quantum technology use cases providing real-world outcomes.
- Congressman Chuck Fleischmann
- Tennessee State Senator Bo Watson
- Deniece Thomas, Commissioner, Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce
- Niccolo de Masi, Chairman & CEO of IonQ
- Real-world use cases from businesses using quantum technology
- Colin Soutar, Managing Director, Deloitte
- Tim Liston, US Civic Strategist & Engagement Leader, EY
- Shreyas Ramesh, Global Quantum Lead and Managing Director, Accenture
- Ganesh Sivakumar, SVP, Chief Data, Applied AI & Technology Innovation Officer Digital Transformation Organization, Unum
- Shaun Gleason, Director of Partnerships, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
- John Licata, Futures Director and Quantum Lead, ServiceNow
- Matt Cimaglia, Founding & Managing Partner, Quantum Coast Capital
- Academic leaders from UTC, Vanderbilt University, Tennessee Tech and MTSU
- Janet Rehberg, CEO, EPB
WHEN:
Thursday, October 1, 2026
7:30 to 9 a.m. – Registration and breakfast
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Conference
Full agenda at https://quantum.epb.com/qib26/agenda/
WHERE:
The Westin Chattanooga
801 Pine Street
Chattanooga, TN 37402
