D-Wave Quantum to sponsor Quantum World Congress 2026

D-Wave Quantum Inc. (QBTS) reported that it will participate as a platinum sponsor at Quantum World Congress 2026 in College Park, Maryland, on September 23-25, 2026.

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D-Wave Quantum Inc. (QBTS) reported that it will participate as a platinum sponsor at Quantum World Congress 2026 in College Park, Maryland, on September 23-25, 2026. The company plans to showcase real-world annealing quantum computing applications for complex commercial and public-sector optimization problems and provide updates on its dual-rail gate-model architecture aimed at reducing the cost and complexity of quantum error correction.

D-Wave executives, including chief science officer Dr. Robert Schoelkopf and senior vice president Allison Schwartz, will deliver talks and join panels on multi-platform quantum strategies, practical use cases, and quantum policy, emphasizing the role of both annealing and gate-model systems in current and future quantum computing applications.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 7.01, 9.01

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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure Disclosure

Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.

Key Figures

Quantum World Congress 2026 dates: September 23-25, 2026 Booth numbers at Quantum World Congress: Booths 51 and 53 Leap cloud availability: 99.9% availability and uptime +2 more

5 metrics

Quantum World Congress 2026 dates September 23-25, 2026 Timing of the event in College Park, Maryland where D-Wave will be a platinum sponsor

Booth numbers at Quantum World Congress Booths 51 and 53 Locations where attendees can visit D-Wave to meet experts and view demonstrations

Leap cloud availability 99.9% availability and uptime Stated service level for D-Wave’s Leap quantum cloud service

Organizations using D-Wave More than 100 organizations Number of commercial, government and research sector organizations using D-Wave systems and services

Form type Form 8-K, Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure Current report furnishing information about D-Wave’s participation in Quantum World Congress 2026

Key Terms

annealing quantum computing, dual-rail gate-model architecture, quantum error correction, Regulation FD Disclosure, +1 more

5 terms

annealing quantum computing technical

"present results from annealing quantum computing applications solving complex commercial"

A form of quantum computing that finds good solutions to hard optimization problems by slowly steering a system toward its lowest‑energy configuration, much like gently cooling molten metal so it settles into a stable shape. It matters to investors because, for certain tasks such as portfolio optimization, logistics routing or risk modeling, it promises faster or better results than conventional computers—potentially lowering costs or creating competitive advantage—though its benefits are problem‑specific and not universal.

dual-rail gate-model architecture technical

"provide updates on its dual-rail gate-model architecture, designed to reduce"

quantum error correction technical

"designed to reduce the cost and complexity of quantum error correction, a critical"

Quantum error correction is a set of methods for detecting and fixing mistakes in quantum computers by encoding fragile quantum information across multiple physical parts, much like using multiple copies or checksums to protect a sensitive digital file. For investors, it matters because reliable error correction is a key technical milestone that determines whether quantum machines can scale from experimental devices to practical tools that could disrupt computing, encryption, drug discovery and other industries.

Regulation FD Disclosure regulatory

"Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure."

Regulation FD disclosure requires public companies to share important, market-moving information with everyone at the same time instead of tipping off analysts or large investors first. Think of it as making sure all players on a field hear the same announcement simultaneously; that fairness helps investors trust that stock prices reflect the same information and reduces the risk of sudden, unfair trading advantages or regulatory penalties for selective leaks.

dual-platform quantum computing technical

"the only dual-platform quantum computing company providing both annealing"

A computing approach that combines two different kinds of quantum hardware or architectures so each compensates for the other's weaknesses, like a hybrid car using both an electric motor and a gasoline engine. For investors, it signals a strategy to reduce technical risk and increase chances of practical, scalable quantum computing by diversifying engineering paths and potentially accelerating commercial milestones and revenue opportunities.

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What did D-Wave Quantum Inc. (QBTS) announce in this 8-K filing?

D-Wave Quantum Inc. announced it will be a platinum sponsor of Quantum World Congress 2026, where it will showcase annealing-based applications, present gate-model architecture advances, and have executives speak on multi-platform quantum computing and quantum policy.

When and where will D-Wave (QBTS) participate in Quantum World Congress 2026?

D-Wave will participate in Quantum World Congress 2026 on September 23-25, 2026, in College Park, Maryland, highlighting its dual-platform quantum computing systems and customer applications.

What technologies will D-Wave (QBTS) highlight at Quantum World Congress 2026?

D-Wave will highlight its annealing quantum computing applications solving complex optimization problems and provide updates on its dual-rail gate-model architecture, which is designed to reduce the cost and complexity of quantum error correction.

Which D-Wave (QBTS) executives are featured in the Quantum World Congress program?

Chief science officer Dr. Robert Schoelkopf will give a plenary address on D-Wave’s two-platform approach, and Allison Schwartz, senior vice president of global government relations and public affairs, will join panels on real-world quantum use cases and quantum policy.

How does D-Wave (QBTS) describe its quantum computing offering in this filing?

D-Wave describes itself as the only dual-platform quantum computing company providing annealing and gate-model systems, software and services, delivered on-premises and via its Leap quantum cloud service, which it states offers 99.9% availability and uptime.

How many organizations does D-Wave (QBTS) say use its quantum solutions?

D-Wave states that more than 100 organizations across commercial, government and research sectors use its quantum computing systems, software and services to address complex computational challenges.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

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FORM 8-K

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CURRENT REPORT

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SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 15, 2026

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D-Wave Quantum Inc.

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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

On August 18, 2026, D-Wave Quantum Inc. (“D-Wave” or the “Company”) announced its participation as a platinum sponsor of Quantum World Congress 2026, taking place September 23-25 in College Park, Maryland.

At Quantum World Congress, D-Wave will demonstrate that the quantum era is multi-platform with different quantum computing technologies to address different types of computational problems. The Company will present results from annealing quantum computing applications solving complex commercial and public-sector optimization problems today. In addition, it will provide updates on its dual-rail gate-model architecture, designed to reduce the cost and complexity of quantum error correction, a critical requirement for enabling applications well suited to gate-model quantum computing, such as quantum chemistry and materials simulation. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

The information in this Item 7.01 to this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, is intended to be furnished and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall such information be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

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99.1						Press release, dated September 15, 2026.
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SIGNATURES

           Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date: September 15, 2026			D-Wave Quantum Inc.
			By:			/s/ Alan Baratz
			Name:			Alan Baratz
			Title:			President & Chief Executive Officer

Exhibit 99.1

D-Wave to Showcase Unique Dual-Platform Quantum Computing at Quantum World Congress 2026

Company to highlight real-world customer applications in production and advances in its differentiated dual-rail gate-model architecture

PALO ALTO, Calif. – September 15, 2026 – D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NASDAQ: QBTS) (“D-Wave” or the “Company”), the only dual-platform quantum computing company providing both annealing and gate-model systems, software and services, today announced its participation as a platinum sponsor of Quantum World Congress 2026, taking place September 23-25 in College Park, Maryland.

At Quantum World Congress, D-Wave will demonstrate that the quantum era is multi-platform with different quantum computing technologies to address different types of computational problems. The Company will present results from annealing quantum computing applications solving complex commercial and public-sector optimization problems today. In addition, it will provide updates on its dual-rail gate-model architecture, designed to reduce the cost and complexity of quantum error correction, a critical requirement for enabling applications well suited to gate-model quantum computing, such as quantum chemistry and materials simulation.

D-Wave executives will lead a variety of discussions, including:

•Dr. Robert Schoelkopf, D-Wave chief science officer, will deliver a plenary address titled “From Innovation to Utility: The Quantum Era Takes Shape with Two Platforms” on Friday, Sept. 25, at 11:35 a.m. ET. Drawing on decades at the forefront of superconducting quantum computing, Schoelkopf will offer a deep dive into D-Wave’s industry-leading annealing and gate-model technologies and why we believe customers will need both approaches to address their full range of computationally complex challenges.

•Allison Schwartz, D-Wave senior vice president of global government relations and public affairs, will participate in the panel “Quantum You Can See: Real Use Cases, Real Impact” on Thursday, Sept. 24, at 4:30 p.m. ET. The session will bring together public-sector and industry leaders to highlight practical quantum computing applications that can improve the services people rely on every day.

•Schwartz will also participate in the panel “Quantum Policy from the Inside: How Industry Is Shaping the Federal Agenda” on Friday, Sept. 25, at 2 p.m. ET. The session will examine the policies and public-private partnerships needed to accelerate quantum adoption and strengthen U.S. leadership. Across both sessions, Schwartz will discuss why maintaining U.S. quantum leadership requires a strategy that supports long-term research while also accelerating near-term application development, procurement and deployment.

“In our view, quantum computing is not a single-architecture race, and it will not be won by qubit counts alone,” said Schoelkopf. “D-Wave is bringing two kinds of evidence to Quantum World Congress: production results from annealing systems solving complex optimization

problems now, and gate-model results showing how hardware-level erasure detection can reduce the burden of quantum error correction. Organizations should not have to choose between useful quantum computing today and a credible path to fault tolerance. Our two-platform strategy is designed to deliver both.”

Quantum World Congress attendees are invited to visit D-Wave at booths 51 and 53 to meet with company experts, attend technical talks, view D-Wave’s annealing and gate-model quantum processing units, and explore live demonstrations of quantum-powered applications.

Quantum World Congress is a premier gathering of government, industry and academic leaders advancing quantum technologies. For session times, event information and registration, visit Quantum World Congress.

About D-Wave Quantum Inc.

D-Wave is a leader in the development and delivery of quantum computing systems, software and services. It is the world’s first commercial supplier of quantum computers, and the first and only to offer dual-platform quantum computing products and services spanning both annealing and gate-model technologies. D-Wave’s mission is to help customers realize the value of quantum today through enterprise-grade systems available on-premises and via its Leap™ quantum cloud service, which offers 99.9% availability and uptime. More than 100 organizations across commercial, government and research sectors trust D-Wave to address complex computational challenges using quantum computing. Learn more about realizing the value of quantum computing today and how D-Wave is shaping the quantum-driven industrial and societal advancements of tomorrow at www.dwavequantum.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

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