techUK Quantum Report Launch: Positioning the UK for Success - Commercialising Quantum in the UK

On 24 May techUK is launching its first Quantum Report, which will set out how UK Government, industry and academia can work together to achieve quantum commercialisation in the UK, and ensure the UK becomes a world leader in quantum technologies. Part of techUK's Commercialising Quantum Campaign #QuantumUK

Quantum technologies are set to play a formidable role in unlocking innovation both in the UK and internationally, enabling previously unattainable technological advancements in drug discovery, protein-folding, carbon capture, battery research, and more. Such advancements will have a profound and positive impact in the UK as we build on our position as a science and technology leader and turn academic strength in quantum into economic success.

In this event, we will be bringing together leading voices in UK’s quantum ecosystem to celebrate the launch of techUK’s first Quantum Report, developed in collaboration with techUK’s Quantum Working Group and summation of techUK's year long Quantum Commercialisation Campaign. This report will call for UK Government and industry to set clear commercial ambitions together, outlining the five key areas that are integral for commercial success,  and to give UK-based and international businesses the confidence that the UK is a place to achieve quantum commercial viability.

We will be joined in person by a full panel of industry speakers for a hour long panel, followed by the opportunity to network in the techUK office. Attendees will get the opportunity to ask questions to leaders in quantum as to how the UK will achieve commercial success in quantum.

Tickets are available in person and online. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions

Speakers Include:

• Rachel Maze, Technology Strategy and Security, Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
• Jonathan Legh-Smith, Principal, Scientific Affairs, BT
• Piers Clinton-Tarestad, Partner, Quantum Computing Leader, EY
• Glenn Manoff, Chief Marketing Officer, Riverlane
• Sue Daley, Director, Technology and Innovation, techUK

Laura Foster

Associate Director - Technology and Innovation, techUK

Laura is techUK’s Associate Director for Technology and Innovation.

Laura advocates for better emerging technology policy in the UK, including quantum, future of compute technologies, semiconductors, digital ID and more. Working alongside techUK members and UK Government she champions long-term, cohesive, and sustainable investment that will ensure the UK can commercialise future science and technology research. Laura leads a high-performing team at techUK, as well as publishing several reports on these topics herself, and being a regular speaker at events.

Before joining techUK, Laura worked internationally as a conference researcher and producer exploring adoption of emerging technologies. This included being part of the team at London Tech Week.

Laura has a degree in History (BA Hons) from Durham University and is a Cambridge Policy Fellow. Outside of work she loves reading, writing and supporting rugby team St. Helens, where she is from.

Email:

[email protected]

LinkedIn:

www.linkedin.com/in/lauraalicefoster

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