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IonQ (NYSE: IONQ), a leader in quantum computing and networking, will participate in the 2025 Quantum World Congress from September 16-18 at Capital One Hall in Tysons, Virginia. The company's executives will deliver presentations across four sessions, including a keynote by CEO Niccolo de Masi.

The sessions will showcase IonQ's recent achievements, including expanded patent portfolio, strategic partnerships with KISTI, Emergence Quantum, and Einride, and advances in commercial quantum computing. Key executives participating include Chairman and CEO Niccolo de Masi, Chief Revenue Officer Rima Alameddine, Senior Relationship Manager Ryan Harring, and Chief Marketing Officer Margaret Arakawa.

IonQ (NYSE: IONQ), a leader in quantum computing and networking, has appointed Dean Acosta as Chief Corporate Affairs and Government Relations Officer. Acosta, who will report directly to Chairman and CEO Niccolo de Masi, brings over 30 years of experience in corporate and public service.

Acosta most recently served as Senior Vice President and Chief Communications Officer at Lockheed Martin, where he managed media relations, public affairs, branding, and corporate philanthropy. His extensive background includes roles at Resideo, Honeywell, Phillips 66, and notably as NASA's press secretary during the Space Shuttle Columbia crisis.

IonQ (NYSE: IONQ) has announced the formation of IonQ Federal, a new organization focused on delivering quantum computing and networking solutions to the U.S. government and its allies. The initiative will be led by Robert Cardillo as Executive Chairman, who brings 40 years of intelligence experience including his role as former Director of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency.

The company has already secured over $100 million in contracts with the United States Air Force Research Lab and has established partnerships with DARPA, Oak Ridge National Labs, and ARLIS. This strategic move aims to unify IonQ's government-facing quantum initiatives and accelerate the delivery of quantum advantage in federal and defense sectors.

IonQ (NYSE: IONQ), a leader in quantum computing and networking, has announced its upcoming 2025 Analyst Day scheduled for September 12, 2025, at the New York Stock Exchange. The event will run from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM ET.

The company's executive leadership team will present comprehensive updates on IonQ's business strategy, recent achievements, and product roadmap. Investors and analysts will receive detailed insights into the company's technological, operational, and financial progress. A live webcast of the event will be accessible through IonQ's Investor Relations website.

IonQ (NYSE: IONQ) has achieved a breakthrough in synthetic diamond production for quantum computing in collaboration with Element Six, a De Beers Group company. The company has developed high-quality, quantum-grade diamond films that are compatible with standard semiconductor manufacturing processes.

This innovation enables mass production of quantum systems by allowing diamond-based devices to be manufactured using conventional chipmaking techniques. The breakthrough is particularly significant for building quantum memory systems and photonic interconnects that connect quantum computing systems.

The development follows IonQ's recent Lightsynq acquisition and advances their photonic interconnect roadmap. The technology enables both foundry compatibility for scalable production and heterogeneous integration, allowing diamond-based quantum components to be combined with classical materials in hybrid systems.

IonQ (NYSE: IONQ) has appointed Inder M. Singh as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately. Singh, who previously served as CFO of Arm and led its 2023 IPO, brings over 30 years of financial and strategic experience in technology organizations.

Singh succeeds Thomas Kramer and steps down from IonQ's Board of Directors to assume his new executive role. His extensive background includes leadership positions at Unisys and Cisco, where he developed innovative financial models and led corporate financial strategy. The appointment aligns with IonQ's ambitious goal to scale to 2 million physical and 80,000 logical qubits by 2030.

IonQ (NYSE: IONQ), a leader in quantum computing and networking, has appointed Jim Frankola to its Board of Directors. Frankola, former CFO of Ariba and Cloudera, brings extensive experience in scaling enterprise cloud and software businesses. He previously served on the board of Ansys and currently serves on Skillsoft's board as audit committee chair.

As a seasoned executive with significant financial and technology expertise, Frankola will support IonQ's growth initiatives and help address high-performance computing challenges through quantum solutions. His appointment aligns with IonQ's mission to develop powerful quantum computers and networks, with the ambitious goal of scaling to 2 million qubits by 2030.

IonQ (NYSE: IONQ), a leader in quantum computing and networking, has appointed William J. Teuber Jr. to its Board of Directors. Teuber, currently Senior Operating Principal at Bridge Growth Partners, brings over 30 years of experience in finance, enterprise technology, and growth investing. He previously served as Vice Chairman and CFO at EMC, and was a Partner at Coopers & Lybrand.

The appointment aligns with IonQ's strategic growth plans and its ambitious roadmap to develop quantum systems with 2 million qubits by 2030. Teuber's extensive background in scaling technology companies and financial expertise will support IonQ's mission to advance breakthroughs in healthcare, manufacturing, finance, logistics, and national security.

IonQ (NYSE:IONQ) announced its significant presence at the 2025 IEEE International Conference on Quantum Computing and Engineering (QCE25), demonstrating its scientific leadership through 4 peer-reviewed research papers and participation in 12 onsite events.

The company's research papers cover diverse quantum computing applications, including energy optimization, linear algebra computations, computational fluid dynamics, and language model fine-tuning. The conference will take place from August 31 to September 5 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, featuring IonQ's research team contributing to various panels and workshops focused on quantum applications in finance, chemistry, life sciences, and AI.