Quantum Innovation Lancaster (QIL) Summit
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9:00- 9:30 Coffee and Registration
9:30-9:50 Sarah Kemp PVC Engagement Lancaster University- Welcome and Introduction to Quantum at Lancaster University
9:50-10:20 Professor Michael Cuthbert, Director of National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC), “Quantum Advantage at Scale, the UK roadmap towards tera-QuOp capability”
10:20- 10:40 Ziad Melhem Professor in Practice Lancaster University- Quantum Overview
10:40- 11:00 Martin Walkinshaw Innovate UK- TITLE
11:00- 11:20 Coffee Break and Networking
11:20- 11:50 Panel session 1. Technology Developers
11:50- 12:20 Panel session 2. Technology Applications
12:20- 12:50 Case Studies
12:20-12:35 Edoardo Altamura STFC, Hartree Centre, Daresbury Laboratory TITLE
12:35- 12:50 Dr Tobias Lindstrom National Physics Laboratory (NPL) “Metrology and Standardization for Quantum Technologies”
12:50- 13:05 Alan Gilchrist Quantum Base
13:05- 14:00 Lunch and Networking
14:00- 14:30 Panel session 3. Solutions, Supply Chain, and Jobs: How could LU collaborate to develop the Q Ecosystem-
14:30- 15:30 Round table discussions to explore the questions above
15:30- 15:50 Coffee break and summary of feedback
15:50- 16:20 Feedback from round table discussions
16:20- 16:30 Closing remarks Ziad
This exclusive event will explore the potential of quantum computing, sensing, metrology, and communication, with a sharp focus on collaboration, funding alignment, and ecosystem development.Key Themes:
Building cross-sector partnerships and national consortia
Showcasing applied research, demonstrators, and spinouts
Connecting to quantum testbeds, infrastructure, and talent
Exploring funding trajectories and innovation pathways
Contributing to the UK’s quantum strategy and national capability
Designed as a catalyst for action, not just discussion, this summit offers an opportunity to engage with peers at the forefront of quantum innovation. Discover how Lancaster University is positioning itself as a regional and national hub for translational quantum research — and how you can collaborate in shaping the UK’s quantum future.
Location
Health Innovation Campus, Lancaster University
Bailrigg, Lancaster , Lancashire LA2 0PH
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