July 2023
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This conference discussed next steps for development and growth of quantum technologies in the UK.
It was 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 discussed 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 the technology could offer for businesses, the economy and society.
We are pleased to have been able to include keynote sessions with Dr Anke Davis, Joint Head of Quantum Technologies, EPSRC, UKRI; Dr Katharine Dunn, Joint Head of Quantum Technologies, EPSRC, UKRI; Dr Michael Cuthbert, Director, National Quantum Computing Centre; Parag Vyas, Council Member, Regulatory Horizon Council; Sir Peter Knight, Chair, UK National Quantum Technology Programme Strategic Advisory Board; and Philippa Sharma, Deputy Director for Technology Strategy & Security, Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.
Sessions in the agenda included:
- 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
The conference was an opportunity for stakeholders to consider the issues alongside key policy officials from Dstl; Defra; DBT; Department for the Economy, NI; DfE; DESNZ; DSIT; DfT; DHSC; DLUHC; FCDO; GCHQ; GOS; HMRC; Home Office; ICO; IPO; MOD; NAO; NCA; Ofcom; UKSA; The Scottish Government; and the Welsh Government - as well as parliamentary pass-holders from the House of Commons.
