The Next Big Thing: A Megatrends Podcast

Quantum computing explained: where we are, what’s next, and who’s leading the charge | The Next Big Thing

Quantum computing is advancing—but how close are we really to the breakthrough moment? In this solo episode of The Next Big Thing, Christopher Gannatti, Global Head of Research at WisdomTree, unpacks the current state of quantum computing and what investors should watch in the years ahead. From fault-tolerant systems and logical qubits to quantum sensing, networking, and encryption, he breaks down key milestones and compares players like IonQ, D-Wave, and Rigetti. With IBM's 2029 roadmap as a guide, this is your deep-dive into one of the most important emerging technologies in the world.