This regional qubit conference, titled “Quantum Realized,” will feature customer success stories, technology roadmap updates, scientific achievements, and advancements in quantum artificial intelligence.
D-Wave Quantum Inc., a pioneer in quantum computing systems, software, and services, announced that it will host Qubits Japan 2025 , the first quantum computing user conference, in Tokyo on September 17, building on the growing interest in annealing quantum computing technology across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. Focused on “Quantum Realized,” Qubits Japan 2025 will feature presentations from D-Wave executives, customers, and thought leaders, demonstrating that D-Wave’s quantum technology is ready to deliver concrete value today.
D-Wave’s Asia-Pacific region has seen an 83% increase in orders over the past 12 months. Encouraged by the growing number of customers in the region evaluating, selecting, and implementing D-Wave’s annealing quantum computing technology to solve complex challenges in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and business optimization, D-Wave decided to host this conference.
D-Wave recently secured the following key customers in the Asia-Pacific region:
- Japan Tobacco: The pharmaceutical division of Japan Tobacco Inc. has signed a new agreement with D-Wave to conduct a joint quantum-AI drug development pilot program. This pilot program builds on a successful proof-of-concept collaboration earlier this year and takes a step toward production deployment. The pilot program used quantum computing technology and artificial intelligence to help Japan Tobacco go beyond the molecular structures in the training dataset of its quantum hybrid generative AI system to create new, more drug-like molecular structures.
- NTT DOCOMO: NTT DOCOMO Inc. (NTT DOCOMO) is Japan’s largest mobile phone operator, with over 90 million subscribers. The company announced a quantum optimization pilot program in 2024 , demonstrating its ability to improve mobile network performance. Using D-Wave’s annealing quantum computing solution, NTT DOCOMO demonstrated that it could reduce paging signals by 15% during peak calling times, alleviating base station congestion and potentially improving efficiency and reducing infrastructure costs. NTT DOCOMO has implemented network signal optimization throughout Japan and is actively exploring the potential of applying quantum technology to other new use cases.
- Yonsei University and Incheon Metropolitan City: In June 2025, D-Wave announced a strategic partnership with Yonsei University and Incheon Metropolitan City to accelerate the development, deployment, and use of quantum computers in South Korea. Under the terms of this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), the three parties will jointly promote joint research and talent development related to quantum computing, provide access to D-Wave’s quantum computing technology, and collaborate on developing use cases in biotechnology, materials science, and other fields. Furthermore, the MOU will facilitate Yonsei University’s efforts to acquire a D-Wave Advantage2™ system at its international campus in Songdo International City, Yeonsu District, Incheon Metropolitan City.
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“Asia and Japan in particular is emerging as a key hub for quantum computing innovation, development, and adoption,” said Dr. Alan Baratz, CEO of D-Wave. “Japan is the birthplace of the original concept of quantum annealing, first proposed by Hidetoshi Nishimori and Masashi Kadowaki. Fast-forward nearly 30 years, and we’ve seen how this powerful technology can solve highly complex computational challenges for both business and science. We’re excited to bring together key players in the quantum ecosystem for Qubits Japan 2025 to continue this important conversation in the region.”
Notable speakers invited to Qubits Japan 2025 include: Dr. Alan Baratz, CEO of D-Wave; Trevor Lanting, Chief Development Officer of D-Wave; Hidetoshi Nishimori, Professor Emeritus of Tokyo University of Science; Dr. Ken Tateno, Director of the Pharmaceutical Research Institute of Japan Tobacco Co., Ltd.; Masatsugu Hattori, Data Scientist of NTT DOCOMO; and Shinyuki Ozeki, entrepreneur and Professor of Tohoku University.