The UK has set itself an ambitious target. By 2035, the UK Government wants to deploy the world's most advanced quantum network at scale and lay the groundwork for a future quantum internet. Mission 2 of the UK's National Quantum Missions is not a distant aspiration. It is a funded, government-backed programme with real implications for telecoms infrastructure, digital resilience, and the companies building the connectivity stack of tomorrow.
If quantum networks are not yet on your radar, they probably should be.
What this webinar covers
This session will give attendees a grounded introduction to quantum networks and what they actually are, before turning to the harder questions: Where is industry demand today? How realistic are the 2035 timelines? And what does this mean for telecoms and digital infrastructure businesses right now?
Expect two expert presentations followed by an open Q&A, designed to surface the questions your organisation needs to be asking.
Why it matters
Mission 2 has four core ambitions that will reshape the UK's connectivity landscape:
- Scale computing - networked quantum processors within and between data centres, dramatically expanding the power available for high-impact applications
- Nationwide connectivity - secure quantum links between researchers and users across major UK cities and locations
- Early commercialisation - near-term testing and demonstration of quantum communications, building supply chains and operational know-how
- International leadership - collaboration with at least five countries on underpinning technologies, satellite links, and global quantum networking standards
Who should attend
This webinar is designed for technology companies and policy professionals who work in or alongside telecoms, digital infrastructure, satellite communications, and emerging technology. No quantum background is needed.
This session sits within techUK's Secure and Resilient Connectivity series, part of our Advanced Connectivity Technologies programme, and Quantum Readiness Series which helps industry prepare for commercially viable quantum technologies.
Register now to secure your place.
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Meet the team
Tales Gaspar
Programme Manager, UK SPF and Satellite, techUK
Tales has a background in law and economics, with previous experience in the regulation of new technologies and infrastructure.
In the UK and Europe, he offered consultancy on intellectual property rights of cellular and IoT technologies and on the regulatory procedures at the ITU as a Global Fellow at the European Space Policy Institute (ESPI).
Tales has an LL.M in Law and Business by the Getulio Vargas Foundation (FGV) and an MSc in Regulation at the London School of Economics, with a specialization in Government and Law.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- +44 (0) 0207 331 2000
- Website:
- www.techUK.org
- LinkedIn:
- www.linkedin.com/in/talesngaspar
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Sophie Greaves
Associate Director, Digital Infrastructure, techUK
Sophie Greaves is Associate Director for Digital Infrastructure at techUK, overseeing the Telecoms Programme, the Data Centres Programme, and the UK Spectrum Policy Forum.
Sophie leads our work across telecoms networks, security and resilience, supply chain diversification, advanced communications technologies, spectrum policy, and data centres - bringing these areas together into a dedicated Digital Infrastructure unit. She was previously Head of Telecoms and Spectrum Policy.
Prior to joining techUK, Sophie completed a masters in Film Studies at University College London; her dissertation examined US telecoms policy relating to net neutrality and content distribution.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- 0207 331 2038
- LinkedIn:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophiegreaves/,https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophiegreaves/
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Josh Turpin
Programme Manager, Telecoms and Net Zero, techUK
Josh joined techUK as a Programme Manager for Telecoms and Net Zero in August 2024.
In this role, working jointly across the techUK Telecoms and Climate Programmes, Josh is responsible for leading on telecoms infrastructure deployment and uptake and supporting innovation opportunities, as well as looking at how the tech sector can be further utilised in the UK’s decarbonisation efforts.
Prior to joining techUK, Josh’s background was in public affairs and communications, working for organisations across a diverse portfolio of sectors including defence, telecoms and infrastructure; aiding clients through stakeholder engagement, crisis communications, media outreach as well as secretariat duties.
Outside of work, Josh has a keen interest in music, painting and sailing.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- 020 7331 2038
- LinkedIn:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-turpin/
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