A Window into Quantum Standards – Building the UK’s Trust Infrastructure

About this event 

Join techUK for the first webinar in our new Standards in Practice series, exploring how standards can help build trust in quantum technologies. 

Key details 

Date: 25 November 2026 
Time: 13:00 - 14:00 
Format: Online webinar 

Quantum technologies are moving out of the lab and into real-world deployment. As they do, international standards are becoming essential for building trust, enabling interoperability and opening up global markets.

But quantum poses a distinctive challenge for standards makers. It is still emerging, and it cuts across many sectors at once, which is why the relevant international committees were set up early, with an international-first approach from the start.

Yet from the outside, standards development can feel opaque, especially for start-ups and smaller firms. Who writes standards, how do committees work, and what does it take to get a seat at the table?

This webinar opens a window into that process. Our speakers from BSI and the international quantum standards committee will share how standards are made, why they matter for your business, and how you can get involved, so you come away with a clear picture of where you fit in.

What we’ll cover

• Why quantum technologies present unique standardisation challenges, and how an international-first approach is helping address them

• How international standards development works through ISO and IEC committees spanning more than 140 countries

• How standards support market access and commercialisation

• What taking part in a standards committee looks like day to day, and the value of long-term involvement

• The technical, policy and international collaboration skills that standards work develops

• The routes available for individuals and organisations, from start-ups to established businesses, to build standards expertise and get involved

Speakers

• Gavin Jones, Lead Standards Development Manager, BSI

• Tony Holland, UK Chair, ISO/IEC JTC 3 ICT4

• Sheena Visram, Quantum Sector Lead, BSI

Who should attend 

This session is designed for quantum and deep-tech companies, researchers, investors, government and policy professionals, and anyone interested in how standards can shape emerging technology markets. 

Wider Activity 

This event is the first in Standards in Practice, a new webinar series exploring how standards shape innovation, support market growth and build trust across emerging technologies. Through conversations with industry experts, committee leaders and practitioners, each session takes a practical look at one technology area where standards are critical to collaboration, interoperability and international market access. 

If you have any questions or would like further information, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with Sara Duodu, Programme Manager – Quantum and Digital Twins, at sara.duodu@techuk.org.