IonQ (NYSE: IONQ) shares dived Thursday. The company, a leader in the quantum computing and networking industries, will commemorate World Quantum Day on Monday, April 14 with international events in Japan and South Korea and an event at the New York Stock Exchange, recognizing a year of the company’s significant technological milestones and business growth.
World Quantum Day is an annual global celebration that promotes awareness and recognition of quantum sciences. Now in its fourth year, this observance brings together researchers, educators and industry innovators to spotlight the growing impact of quantum technologies on society.
On Monday, IonQ CEO Niccolo de Masi will ring the closing bell at the NYSE in New York City, bringing together IonQ application scientists, company customers, partners and collaborators to highlight quantum’s acceleration across key industries.
Simultaneously, IonQ Executive Chairman Peter Chapman will lead a delegation in Japan and will continue on to South Korea later in the week. Both visits serve to underscore IonQ’s growing presence in Asia, and reinforce the company’s commitment to advancing quantum computing globally.
IONQ shares fell $1.21, or 4.6%, to $25.12.