Evert will give an overview of the UK QT Programme’s activities in quantum computing, and its status relative to other developments around the world.
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SPEAKER
Evert Geurtsen, NQIT
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AGENDA
18:00 - Registration
18:30 - The event starts
21:00 - The event ends
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SYNOPSIS
Quantum Technologies, including quantum computing and simulation, are potentially one of the most disrupting technologies ever. It is predicted to have the power to solve problems that are almost beyond our imagination. The UK has long held a leading scientific position in this field and since 2014 has operated a national UK Quantum Technologies programme with a mission to make the UK a ‘go-to’ place for the development and commercialisation of quantum technologies.
In this talk, Evert will give an overview of the UK QT Programme’s activities in quantum computing, and its status relative to other developments around the world. He will describe the opportunity for the UK to be the global leader by building the first generation of useable quantum computers and create the opportunity to develop a leading community of developers and users in business, science and services.
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SPEAKER BIOGRAPHY
Evert Geurtsen
Evert Geurtsen is Co-Director (User Engagement) of the Networked Quantum Information Technologies Hub (NQIT) which is part of the UK Quantum Technologies Programme. NQIT is a network of nine UK Universities and more than 30 companies and is led by the University of Oxford. At Oxford. In previous roles in Oxford Evert was responsible for licensing and venturing in the Physical Sciences and created the Oxford Startup Incubator. Prior to Oxford, Evert’s career included new product development in the automotive industry including the introduction of affordable electric cars.
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Part of British Science Week 2019
Will catering be provided?
Yes.
Please note, duplicate names of delegates will be deleted. For overseas delegates who wish to attend the event please note that BCS does not issue invitation letters.
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PRESENTATION
Quantum computing (PDF)
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THIS EVENT IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY:
BCS London Central Branch
Visit https://www.bcs.org/category/19344
