This conference will discuss next steps for development and growth of quantum technologies in the UK.

It will be a timely opportunity for key stakeholders and policymakers to examine the recently released National Quantum Strategy published by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.

Delegates will discuss the 10-year vision set out in the strategy to support quantum industries, looking at the key aims it outlines for supporting the growth of the UK quantum sector and the positive impact that the technology could offer for businesses, the economy and society.

Westminster eForum are pleased to be able to include a recorded contribution from George Freeman MP, Minister for Science, Research and Innovation, Department for Science, Innovation and Technology; and keynote sessions with Dr Katharine Dunn, Joint Head of Quantum Technologies, EPSRC, UKRI; Dr Michael Cuthbert, Director, National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC); and Sir Peter Knight, Chair, UK National Quantum Technology Programme Strategic Advisory Board.

Sessions in the agenda include:

• policy priorities: taking forward the Quantum Strategy – wider support for emerging technologies
• market development: assessing key growth areas – investment – supporting innovators, R&D, IPR and knowledge sharing – commercialisation and adoption
• funding: the future direction of strategic investment and support for quantum technology
• regulation: priorities for innovation and competition
• capabilities: infrastructure – workforce skills and inclusion – preparing for a quantum economy – diversified investment – market structures to support new entrants and competition
• UK global role: trade priorities – international procurement – positioning in the supply chain
• next steps: the vision and way forward for quantum technology in the UK