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The South Florida Venture Tech Chronicle Blog goes beyond the headlines.
Here, founders, investors, and industry experts share their perspectives on emerging technologies, investment strategies, and the challenges shaping our innovation ecosystem.
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Record-Breaking Attendance and Global Voices Define WOW 2026 CyberCup Conference
South Florida’s cybersecurity community gathered in record numbers at the 19th annual WOW CyberCup Conference! From national and international speakers to the first-ever CISO Breakfast, a quantum cybersecurity panel, and an elevated after-party, WOW 2026 showcased the region as a hub for innovation, global collaboration, and cyber leadership.
Palm Beach State College Awarded Nearly $5 Million to Launch Florida’s First Quantum Workforce Training Center
Palm Beach County is stepping into the quantum era. Palm Beach State College has been awarded nearly $5 million to launch Florida’s first Quantum Workforce Training Center — just as D-Wave expands its presence at Florida Atlantic University. Together, these moves position Palm Beach County as a rising force in quantum computing, cybersecurity and advanced tech — reshaping its reputation from quiet coastal community to innovation leader in South Florida.
D-Wave’s Quantum Leap to Boca Raton: A New Era for Innovation in South Florida
D-Wave Quantum Inc. will relocate its global headquarters from Palo Alto to the Boca Raton Innovation Campus, marking a major milestone for South Florida’s technology ecosystem. Supported by a $20 million investment from Florida Atlantic University to install an Advantage2 quantum computer, the move positions Palm Beach County as an emerging national hub for quantum research, workforce development and advanced technology innovation.