GovNet Technology summit record
Quantum Advantage
Government, research and industry came together to explore the UK's route from world-class quantum science to a confident, connected and quantum-ready economy.
Quantum field notes
From possibility to practical advantage.
Clear briefings for public leaders, researchers and organisations preparing for quantum computing, sensing, communications and security.
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The original mission
Bridge policy, academia and cutting-edge technology.
Quantum Advantage was created as part of GovNet's Technology Portfolio to support government initiatives and complement the UK National Quantum Technologies Programme in moving quantum technologies from laboratory to industry.
Share knowledge, support the ecosystem, build a supply chain and turn research strength into public and commercial value.
Programme themes
Questions that still shape the field.
- Laboratory to industry
- Quantum-ready organisations
- Skills and regional growth
- Standards, ethics and trust
- Computing, cloud and HPC
- Sensing and communications
The 2022 programme
A day built around evidence, access and adoption.
- Morning keynote
The state of technology and innovation in the UK
Research strength, talent, regional prosperity and digital innovation.
- Keynote panel
Technology governance and ethics
Standards, security, transparency, trust and proportionate regulation.
- Application panel
Quantum technology in commercial operations
What early adopters need to know about access, engineering and value.
- Fireside chat
A comprehensive innovation ecosystem
Facilities, infrastructure, skills, entrepreneurship and finance.
- Afternoon panel
Government and early adopters
Investment, sovereignty, collaboration and safe adoption.
- Closing panel
Building a tech-savvy nation
Digital prosperity, regional capability and workforce mobility.
Programme contributors
Research, policy and industry at one table.
Ecosystem represented
Public institutions and national capability.
About the summit
The programme, in context.
What was Quantum Advantage?
A GovNet Technology summit designed to bring public-sector leaders, researchers and industry together around the UK's transition to a quantum-enabled economy.
When and where did it take place?
The programme records the summit at the QEII Centre in London on 13 October 2022.
How does it connect to the UK quantum ecosystem?
The event aimed to complement the UK National Quantum Technologies Programme by examining adoption, skills, supply chains, finance, standards and routes from research to industry.
Is registration still available?
The 2022 event has concluded. The agenda and registration pages remain available as a record of the programme and delegate offer.