# Quantum Computing 101 | DC Fintech Week 2026

- Channel: [DC Fintech Week](https://streameth.org/dc-fintech-week)
- Date: 2026-10-25
- Duration: 09:44
- Watch: https://streameth.org/watch/yt-F546R-watUM
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F546R-watUM

## Description

A short, TED-style presentation on what quantum computers actually do, what they cannot do, where the technology stands today, and why the timeline matters for anyone responsible for encryption expected to remain secure for years.

• Jerome Johnson, Director of Professional Services - US Federal, Defense & Aerospace, Amazon Web Services