IBM CEO Arvind Krishna to Open Think 2026 with Focus on AI and Quantum Computing

May 5, 2026
IBM CEO Arvind Krishna will open the company's Think 2026 conference in Boston, presenting new enterprise AI announcements and discussing the convergence of AI, hybrid cloud, and quantum computing.

IBM CEO Arvind Krishna will open the company's Think 2026 conference in Boston on May 5 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time. The event will outline how AI and quantum computing are shaping enterprise technology, according to a press release.

Krishna is expected to announce IBM’s most extensive set of enterprise AI capabilities to date. These updates are designed to help organizations move beyond pilot projects and integrate AI across operations, data, and decision making.

The conference will host more than 5,000 business and technology leaders from over 80 countries. Sessions will focus on agentic AI, hybrid cloud, trusted data, and automation, emphasizing practical deployments and measurable outcomes.

IBM will also highlight how the combination of hybrid cloud, AI, and quantum computing is becoming a new source of competitive advantage for enterprises adopting these technologies.

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