Quantum Computing Inc. to Participate in the 21st Annual Needham Technology, Media, & Consumer Conference

Rhea-AI Summary

Quantum Computing Inc (Nasdaq: QUBT) will participate in the 21st Annual Needham Technology, Media & Consumer Conference in New York City on May 12-13, 2026. CEO Dr. Yuping Huang will present on Wednesday, May 13 at 9:30 AM ET. Management will be available for one-on-one investor meetings by appointment.

Key Figures

Conference edition: 21st Annual Conference dates: May 12-13, 2026 Presentation time: 9:30 AM ET +5 more

8 metrics

Conference edition 21st Annual Needham Technology, Media, & Consumer Conference

Conference dates May 12-13, 2026 Needham conference in New York City

Presentation time 9:30 AM ET QCi CEO presentation on May 13, 2026

Shares outstanding 225,522,137 shares Common Stock as of April 27, 2026 record date (PRER14A)

2025 revenue $682,000 Reported in 2026 preliminary revised proxy (PRER14A)

Year-end cash $737.9M Cash and cash equivalents per PRER14A summary

Investments balance $782.5M Short- and long-term investments per PRER14A summary

NuCrypt deal value $5 million Cash and stock consideration for NuCrypt acquisition completed Mar 5, 2026

Market Reality Check

Price: $8.28 Vol: Volume 10,219,415 is 0.69...

low vol

$8.28 Last Close

Volume Volume 10,219,415 is 0.69x the 20-day average, indicating lighter-than-usual trading before this announcement. low

Technical Shares traded below the 200-day MA of 12.78, reflecting a weaker longer-term trend into this conference news.

Peers on Argus

QUBT was down 3.38% while quantum peers were mixed: RGTI -0.89%, QBTS +0.05%, CR...

QUBT was down 3.38% while quantum peers were mixed: RGTI -0.89%, QBTS +0.05%, CRCT -1.26%, CRSR +2.01%, SSYS -0.94%. Moves do not indicate a unified sector trend.

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Apr 23 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Apr 23	Product platform launch	Positive	-8.2%	NeuraWave photonic AI inference platform declared deployment-ready and open for orders.
Mar 30	Data center deployment	Positive	-5.3%	Dirac-3 optimization machine installed on Quantum Corridor network for customer access.
Mar 11	Tech demo partnership	Positive	+0.3%	High-speed quantum-secured communications demo with Ciena at OFC 2026.
Mar 06	Conference participation	Positive	-1.6%	Management participation and panels at 2026 Cantor Global Technology conference.
Mar 05	Acquisition completion	Positive	-5.3%	Closing of NuCrypt acquisition to expand quantum communications portfolio.

Pattern Detected

Recent positive technology and strategic announcements have often been followed by negative next-day price moves, suggesting a pattern of selling into good news.

Recent Company History

Over the past few months, QUBT reported several product and strategic milestones, including the deployment-ready NeuraWave AI photonic platform on April 23, 2026 and placement of its Dirac-3 optimization machine on the Quantum Corridor network on March 30, 2026. It also showcased quantum-secured communications with Ciena at OFC on March 11, 2026, completed the NuCrypt acquisition on March 5, 2026, and participated in the Cantor tech conference. Despite generally constructive news, shares often moved lower the following day.

Regulatory & Risk Context

Active S-3 Shelf

Shelf Active

Active S-3 Shelf Registration 2025-10-09

The company has an effective S-3ASR shelf registration filed on 2025-10-09, expiring on 2028-10-09. The context shows 0 recorded usage so far, indicating the shelf has not yet been drawn on in listed 424B supplements.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement highlights QCi’s ongoing effort to engage investors through the 21st Annual Needha...

Analysis

This announcement highlights QCi’s ongoing effort to engage investors through the 21st Annual Needham conference on May 12-13, 2026, including a CEO presentation at 9:30 AM ET. In recent months, the company completed the NuCrypt acquisition, launched deployment-ready NeuraWave, and demonstrated quantum-secured communications. Investors may track how these developments, alongside the effective S-3ASR shelf filed on 2025-10-09, intersect with future business updates and capital needs.

Key Terms

quantum optics, integrated photonics

2 terms

quantum optics technical

"QCi, an innovative, quantum optics and integrated photonics technology company, today announced..."

Quantum optics studies how light behaves when you treat it as tiny packets and how those packets interact with matter at the smallest scales; imagine controlling single particles of light the way you might move individual marbles instead of a bucketful of sand. It matters to investors because advances in this field enable technologies—such as ultra-fast computing, unbreakable communication, and extremely sensitive sensors—that can create new markets, change competitive positions, and drive long-term value for companies working to commercialize them.

integrated photonics technical

"QCi, an innovative, quantum optics and integrated photonics technology company, today announced..."

Integrated photonics are tiny chips that route and process light signals the way conventional microchips handle electricity, combining lasers, waveguides and detectors onto a single compact device. For investors this matters because these chips can enable much faster, lower‑power and smaller systems for data centers, telecom, sensors and emerging technologies; that potential for cost reduction, performance gains and new product opportunities can drive revenue growth and competitive advantage.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

HOBOKEN, N.J., April 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Quantum Computing Inc. ("QCi" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: QUBT), an innovative, quantum optics and integrated photonics technology company, today announced that Dr. Yuping Huang, Chief Executive Officer, and Chris Roberts, Chief Financial Officer, will be attending the 21^st Annual Needham Technology, Media, & Consumer Conference in New York City on May 12-13, 2026.

Dr. Huang will be presenting on Wednesday, May 13 at 9:30 AM ET.

Management will be available for one-on-one meetings during the conference. Investors interested in scheduling a meeting should contact their Needham representative.

About Quantum Computing Inc.

Quantum Computing Inc. (Nasdaq: QUBT) is an innovative, quantum optics and integrated photonics technology company that provides accessible and affordable quantum machines and foundry services for the production of photonic chips based on thin-film lithium niobate (TFLN). QCi's products are designed to operate at room temperature and low power at an affordable cost. The Company's portfolio of core technologies and products offer unique capabilities in the areas of high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity, as well as remote sensing applications.

Through its acquisition of Luminar Semiconductor, Inc. and NuCrypt LLC, QCi added to its technology roadmap while expanding technical depth, manufacturing capabilities, and its product portfolio to photonics and optics components, subsystems, and systems.

Company Contact:

John Nesbett/Zach Nevas

IMS Investor Relations

qci@imsinvestorrelations.com

View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/quantum-computing-inc-to-participate-in-the-21st-annual-needham-technology-media--consumer-conference-302758592.html

SOURCE Quantum Computing Inc.

FAQ

When will Quantum Computing Inc (QUBT) present at the Needham Conference?

Quantum Computing Inc will present on May 13, 2026 at 9:30 AM ET. According to Quantum Computing Inc, CEO Dr. Yuping Huang is scheduled to speak and management will be available for investor meetings during the May 12-13 conference in New York City.

Who from Quantum Computing Inc (QUBT) will attend the Needham conference?

CEO Dr. Yuping Huang and CFO Chris Roberts will attend the conference. According to Quantum Computing Inc, both executives will be present for the May 12-13 event and management will accept one-on-one meeting requests routed through Needham representatives.

How can investors schedule a meeting with QUBT management at Needham?

Investors should contact their Needham representative to request meetings with management. According to Quantum Computing Inc, one-on-one meetings during the May 12-13 conference will be arranged through Needham representatives rather than direct company scheduling.

What topics will Quantum Computing Inc (QUBT) cover in the May 13 presentation?

The company announced a presentation by CEO Dr. Yuping Huang but did not list topics. According to Quantum Computing Inc, the presentation will occur May 13 at 9:30 AM ET; specific presentation subjects were not detailed in the announcement.

Will Quantum Computing Inc provide a webcast of the Needham presentation for QUBT shareholders?

No webcast was announced in the press notice; only an in-person presentation and meetings were mentioned. According to Quantum Computing Inc, management will present on May 13 and meet with investors by appointment, without mentioning a live webcast.

What is the date and location for the Needham Technology, Media & Consumer Conference where QUBT will appear?

The conference runs May 12-13, 2026 in New York City. According to Quantum Computing Inc, the company will attend those dates and the CEO presentation is scheduled for May 13 at 9:30 AM ET, with management available for meetings.