Quantum technology is rapidly moving from research labs into practical, commercial applications such as defence, communications, navigation, and more. Standards and collaborative initiatives are essential for accelerating innovation, ensuring interoperability, and supporting the UK’s quantum growth agenda.
This webinar brings together experts from government and industry to provide insights into the commercial potential of quantum tech, the emerging Quantum Standards Network (QSN), and real-world applications.
By attending, you will:
- Hear how the UK’s industrial strategy is driving quantum growth and innovation.
- Discover the Quantum Standards Network, uniting UK experts to collaborate, share insights, and drive the development and adoption of international best practice.
- Explore responsible innovation in quantum technology.
Agenda
10:00 Introduction
10:05 Quantum in the industrial strategy and growth agenda
10:15 Quantum Standards Network: collaboration and insights
10:35 Responsible quantum
10:45 Panel and Q&A
11:10 Wrap up
11:15 Close
Speakers and panellists:
- Will Lawson, Senior Policy Advisor, Technology Strategy and Security, Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT)
- Laura Foster, Associate Director - Technology and Innovation, techUK
- John Devaney, Quantum Standards Manager, NPL
- Gill Jackson, Senior Research and Insight Manager, BSI
- Ben Sheridan, Digital Sector Lead, BSI
- Philippa Spencer-Williams, Digital Sector Lead, BSI





