Quantum.Tech 2024

23rd September – Quantum.Tech Cryptography Spotlight Day | 24th – 25th September - Main Conference

Twickenham Stadium, London

Jonathan Legh-Smith

Executive Director UKQuantum

Jonathan Legh-Smith is Executive Director for UKQuantum, the association for the UK’s quantum industry. Jonathan is responsible for the strategic direction of the association and representing the interests of UKQuantum members nationally and internationally. Jonathan is also a member of the NQTP Strategic Advisory Board, the NQCC Technical Advisory Group and NPL’s Quantum Metrology Institute Advisory Board.

MAIN CONFERENCE AGENDA DAY 1 - Tuesday 24th September

4:25 PM International Quantum Initiatives Panel Discussion: Global use cases of how government, industry and researchers are collaborating to drive quantum innovation

  • Is Quantum nationalism holding things back? 
  • Understanding how governments are funding innovation at a domestic level 
  • Are we seeing private and public partnerships between government and Quantum scale ups? 
  • How are national governments harnessing local talent at academic institutions? 
  • Geo-politically are we beginning to see alliances between different nations and regions Quantum initiatives? 
  • How do governments help create a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship? 

MAIN CONFERENCE AGENDA DAY 2 - Wednesday 25th September

2:10 PM How are industry bodies and international governments pushing quantum to the next level?

  • Is quantum a threat to national security?x 
  • How are institutions working together? 
  • Where are the biggest successes being seen? 
  • How can national governments use quantum advantage over time?  

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Jonathan.

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