Quantum Advantage Summit

2022 agenda

A one-day programme on quantum applications, governance, innovation, skills, infrastructure and the route from research to operational value.

The programme below records the summit held at the QEII Centre in London on 13 October 2022.
Date
13 October 2022
Venue
QEII Centre, London
Host
GovNet Technology
  1. Opening remarks

    Welcome to Quantum Advantage and the GovNet Technology programme.

  2. The state of technology and innovation in the UK

    A ministerial keynote on research strength, talent, regional prosperity and the transformational power of technology.

  3. Technology governance and ethics

    A panel on standards, security, privacy, transparency, trust and technology-neutral regulation.

    Sir Adrian Smith; Professor David Lane; Air Commodore David Rowland; Edwina Dunn; Kurt Roosen; Scott Steedman
  4. Platinum partner session

    A programme contribution from Salesforce.

  5. Morning break, coffee and networking

    Time for delegates, researchers and suppliers to meet.

  6. Potential applications in commercial operations

    Quantum applications across land, sea, space, cyber, chemistry, finance and drug discovery, with attention to access and engineering constraints.

    Professor Sir Peter Knight; Dr Markus Hoffmann
  7. Gold sponsor session

    Partner perspective from the quantum ecosystem.

  8. Establishing a comprehensive innovation ecosystem

    A fireside chat on facilities, infrastructure, skills, entrepreneurship, finance and the transition from research to product development.

    Roger McKinlay
  9. Quantum technology seminar

    Focused discussion and practical learning.

  10. Lunch, exhibition and networking

    Delegates meet exhibitors and continue the morning's discussions.

  11. Quantum technology seminar

    Focused discussion and practical learning.

  12. Government and early adopters

    Collaboration, investment, sovereignty, international markets and a safe transition to a quantum society.

    Rachel Maze; Dr Rhys Lewis
  13. Silver sponsor session

    Partner perspective from the quantum ecosystem.

  14. Quantum-enhanced computing, cloud access and HPC

    A stepped approach to hybrid computing, data-centre integration, communications security and skills.

  15. Coffee, exhibition and networking

    An afternoon pause for discussion across the ecosystem.

  16. Startups space

    Shortlisted ventures present technologies addressing public and industrial challenges.

  17. Building a tech-savvy nation and workforce

    Digital twins, cyber-physical infrastructure, regional prosperity, skills and collaboration across government, business and society.

    Kurt Roosen; Pamela Dow; Shiv Aggarwal
  18. Chair's remarks and drinks reception

    Closing reflections and the end of the conference programme.