Dean Kassmann

Dean Kassmann, Senior Vice President of Engineering and Technology at IonQ, shares insights on the future of quantum computing. He reveals IonQ's ambitious goal of achieving 80,000 logical qubits by 2030, which could disrupt current encryption methods. The discussion also highlights the impact of strategic acquisitions on scaling qubit systems and advancing error correction. Kassmann emphasizes the transformative applications in industries such as finance and drug discovery, stressing the urgency for post-quantum cryptography to safeguard cybersecurity.