Quantum Computing: Staying Ahead of the Technology Curve

Board directors examined why staying attuned to game-changing emerging technologies is critical to effective oversight. The session highlighted why quantum computing (QC) is expected to be the next inflection point—following generative AI—and how it has the potential to reshape business models across industries through breakthrough applications. Participants gained an understanding of how the convergence of QC and AI could lead to artificial superintelligence, and the far-reaching implications this convergence may have for strategic opportunity, cybersecurity, and enterprise risk oversight. Led by QuEra Computing, a leader in the quantum computing space, the program provided a foundational overview of QC, explored key use cases across both risks and opportunities, and outlined the essential questions boards should begin considering as they prepare for the quantum era.

This event was held virtually on March 3, 2026.

Speakers

Chief Financial Officer; QuEra Computing

Ed Durkin

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Ed has been CFO at QuEra Computing since August 2024  and was instrumental in QuEra's successful $230M financing announced in Q1, 2025...

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Co-Founder & Chief Technology Strategist; QuEra Computing

Nate Gemelke

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Nate Gemelke is Co-Founder and Chief Technology Strategist at QuEra Computing, where he helps define the company’s long-term technical vision, supports the development, scaling, and deployment of neutral-atom quantum computing systems and works with QueRa’s largest government agencies...

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Moderator

Co-Founder 1414 Ventures; Private & Public Board Director

Jackie Shoback

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Jackie Shoback is a public board director, former CEO, CMO, COO, and Co-Founder of  1414 Ventures, an early stage venture firm focused on the nearly $1T Digital Identity market...

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