Bridging AI And Quantum, From Execution To Readiness: Notes From The Executive Round Table At MWC 2026
theCUBE research, Monday, March 2nd, 2026
At MWC in Barcelona, an invitation-only Senior Leadership Exchange roundtable brought together C-level leaders across telecom, banking, government, industrial, energy, and the investment community to discuss 'Bridging AI and Quantum to stay ahead in the new era.'
Under Chatham House rules, the conversation was organized by IBM and candid but non-salesy by design. The session was structured to deepen peer networks, compare industry directions, and validate what is real versus aspirational as AI moves into production and quantum moves from research into planning.
The session opened with a practical discussion around AI readiness and maturity within each of the firms represented.