19 - 20 November, 2024
M Shed Princes Wharf
Bristol, United Kingdom
Monday, 18 November 2024
6:00 pm, Welcome Reception at SS Great Britain
A networking evening ahead of the meeting, offering a relaxed environment for attendees to connect.
Day 1: Tuesday, 19 November 2024
This schedule is based on Local Time (GMT + 1)
| Time | Events | Notes / Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 - 9:00 | Networking Breakfast | Registration opens M Shed Princes Wharf |
| 9:00 - 10:00 |
Session 1 |
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| 9:00 - 9:30 |
Welcome & Opening Remarks |
CTO, Optica Vice-Chancellor, University of Bristol |
| 9:30 - 10:00 | Keynote, John Rarity |
Professor, University of Bristol |
| 10:00 - 10:45 | Coffee Break | Networking |
| 10:45 - 11:45 |
Session 2 |
End User Perspective |
| Keynote TBD | ||
| Fabian Reichert | Product Manager Quantum Technologies, TESAT | |
| Alberto Peruzzo | Head of Quantum Computing, Qubit Pharmaceuticals | |
| 11:45 - 12:30 | Coffee Break | Networking |
| 12:30 - 13:45 |
Session 3 |
Photonic Quantum Computers |
| Maksym Sich | Aegiq, CEO | |
| Pete Shadbolt | PsiQuantum, CSO | |
| Speaker TBD | ||
| Speaker TBD | ||
| SpeakerTBD | ||
| 13:45 - 15:15 | Lunch | Break to network, relax, and discuss morning sessions. |
| 15:15 - 16:15 |
Session 4 |
Quantum Communication: QKD and Internet |
| Tom Darras | Weliq, CEO | |
| Mehdi Namazi | Qunnect, CEO | |
| TBD | ||
| TBD | ||
| 16:15 - 17:00 | Coffee break | Networking |
| 17:00 - 18:00 |
Session 5 |
Enabling Technologies for Quantum |
| Michael Mei | Menlo Systems, Managing Director | |
| Roberto Osellame | Ephos, CTO | |
| Dominic Sulway | Light Trace Photonics, Co-founder and CTO | |
| Basil Garabet | NKT Photonics, President & CEO | |
| 18:00 | Departure for Dinner Reception | Bristol Museum & Art Gallery |
Day 2: Wednesday, 20 November 2024
This schedule is based on Local Time (GMT + 1)
| Time | Events | Notes / Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 - 9:00 | Networking Breakfast | Registration opens M Shed Princes Wharf |
| 9:00 - 10:15 |
Session 5 |
Quantum Computing based on non-photonic systems: Ions, Atoms, Supeconductors |
| Keynote TBD |
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| Speaker TBD |
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| Speaker TBD | ||
| Speaker TBD | ||
| 10:15 - 11:00 | Coffee Break | Networking |
| 11:00 - 12:15 |
Session 6 |
Quantum Sensing |
| Keynote | NASA | |
| Speaker TBD | ||
| Speaker TBD | ||
| Speaker TBD | ||
| 12:15 - 13:30 | Lunch | Break to network, relax, and discuss morning sessions. |
| 13:30 - 14:30 |
Session 7 |
End User Perspective |
| Keynote Reza Nejabati | Cisco, Head of Quantum Research | |
| Speaker TBD | ||
| Speaker TBD | ||
| 14:30 - 15:30 |
Session 8 |
Quantum Communication: QKD and Internet |
| Speaker TBD | ||
| Speaker TBD | ||
| Speaker TBD | ||
| Speaker TBD | ||
| 15:30 - 16:15 | Coffee break | Networking |
| 16:15 - 17: 15 |
Session 9 |
Quantum Devices and Other Systems |
| Felix Bussieres | ID Quantique, VP of Research & Technology | |
| Speaker TBD | ||
| Speaker TBD | ||
| Speaker TBD | ||
| 17:15 | Closing remarks |
