5th annual Commercialising Quantum Global 2026 

 

As the largest quantum event in Europe, and the only quantum event produced by a major global media brand, Economist Impact's Commercialising Quantum Global sets the stage for vital discussions on how organisations should prepare for and implement quantum technology.  

Join 1,100+ attendees in London on June 16th-17th to discover how enterprises are securing measurable ROI, explore policy frameworks shaping global adoption and connect with industry pioneers driving innovation. 

Learn more and book your ticket here. 

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Who attends? 

Quantum adoption is more than a single-function conversation, it spans strategy, R&D, technology, security, infrastructure, finance and executive leadership. 

Commercialising Quantum brings together a global audience, including: 

  • Enterprise leaders in data, data science, AI, machine learning, IT, infrastructure, security and digital transformation 

  • Financial services leaders, including strategy, investment, innovation and risk executives 

  • Policymakers and public sector leaders shaping national quantum strategies and regulatory frameworks 

  • Researchers and academic experts advancing the science and applications of quantum technologies 

  • Investors and venture leaders tracking the emerging quantum ecosystem 

  • Quantum solution providers spanning hardware, software and enabling technologies 

  • Consultancies and advisory organisations guiding quantum readiness and enterprise adoption 

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Hear from 120+ speakers, including: 

  • Lord William Hague, Former foreign secretary of the United Kingdom (2010–14), leader of the House of Commons (2014–15) 

  • Miryem Salah, Director, digital data & transformation, VodafoneThree 

  • Edmund Phillips, Senior investment partner, UK National Security Strategic Investment Fund (NSSIF) 

  • Phil Intallura, Global head of quantum technologies, HSBC 

  • Jay Gambetta, Director of research, IBM and IBM Fellow 

  • Chester Butterworth, Head of strategy, disruptive capabilities and technologies office, Royal Navy 

  • Gillian Bussey, Deputy chief science officer, US Space Force 

  • Krysta Svore, Vice president, applied research, quantum computing, NVIDIA 

  • Lene Oddershede, Chief scientific officer, planetary science and technology, Novo Nordisk Foundation 

  • Ricardo LaFosse, Chief information security officer, Kraft Heinz 

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Across two days in London, discussions will examine: 

  • Enterprise adoption and sector-specific deployment 

  • Integration with AI and high-performance computing 

  • Post-quantum cryptography and board-level risk 

  • Supply chains, standards and industrial policy 

  • Investment strategy and competitive positioning 

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Whether you are looking to understand the market trajectory, meet potential customers and collaborators, or position your organisation at the centre of the commercial quantum ecosystem, this is where the conversation is convening. 

Learn more about Commercialising Quantum Global 2026. 

Learn more and book your ticket here.

 

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