Quantum Industry Showcase

University of Manchester

Industry-focused event showcasing the latest Quantum research from the University of Manchester

Engineering Building A

<h3>The University of Manchester has world leading academic and research capabilities across a range of Quantum-based technologies. This one day showcase will highlight our key facilities and activities in Quantum research and provide insights into the various ways to collaborate.</h3><h3></h3><h3>Overview</h3>The Quantum Industrial Showcase event is an opportunity for businesses interested in Quantum technologies to discover our research activities and build connections with academics working in the area.The event will showcase the various ways businesses can engage with the University of Manchester and provide an opportunity to learn about our latest research in quantum science across a wide range of disciplines.Included tours will allow you to explore our state of the art research facilities and guidance will be given on how to access new funding streams.<h3>Agenda</h3><aside>The agenda will be updated as speakers and timeslots are confirmed </aside>9.00 – 9:30am – Arrival &amp; Coffee 9.30 – 9.40am - Welcome and overview from Vice-Dean for Research - Prof Richard Curry10.00 – 10.15am – Overview of work in the National Graphene Institute<ul><li>Prof Vladimir Falko - National Graphene Institute Director</li></ul>10.15 – 10.30am – Overview of work in the Photon Science Institute<ul><li>Prof Mark Dickinson and Dr Jessica Boland</li></ul>10.30 – 11.15pm – Presentations from academics on latest research <ul><li>Prof Tom Thomson - Professor of Computer Engineering, Nano Engineering and Spintronic Technologies</li><li>Prof Anna Scaife - Professor of Radio Astronomy</li><li>Prof Richard Allmendinger - Professor of Applied Artificial Intelligence</li><li>Dr Ivan Vera Marun - Lecturer in Condensed Matter Physics</li><li>Dr Ahsan Nazir - Leader of Noisy Quantum Systems Group</li><li>Prof Sarah Haigh - Professor of Materials Characterisation</li><li>Dr Huanqing Ye - DKO Fellow in the Photon Science Institute</li></ul>1﻿1:15 –11.30am - Coffee break11.30 – 12.10pm – Case studies of collaborations<ul><li>Prof David Binks - Nanoco Technologies</li><li>Prof Richard Allmendinger - Fujitsu Research Europe </li></ul>1﻿2:10 – 12:30pm – Introduction to the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) - Working in Collaboration<ul><li>Mike Hurley - Strategic Business Development Manager for Quantum Technologies</li></ul>12.30 – 13.30pm – Lunch 13.30 – 14.00pm – Business engagement presentation on collaboration routes and accessing funding14.00 – 15.00pm – Facility tours and Poster Session15.00 – 15.45pm – Round table discussion on challenges 15.45 – 16.00pm - Closing talks<a href="https://www.quantum.manchester.ac.uk/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Find out more about Quantum at the University of Manchester</a> <h3>Venue</h3>Engineering Building A, Booth St East, The University of Manchester, M13 9PL<a href="https://w3w.co/gets.magic.large" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">What3Words - Gets.Magic.Large</a> Please enter via the South Entrance to Engineering Building A which can be found off Booth Street East. The building is fully accessible. Note that for satnav purposes the postcode M13 9SS.Parking is available at the NCP Manchester Aquatics Centre carpark which is just off Booth St East.Manchester Oxford Road and Manchester Piccadilly train stations are approximately 10 and 15 minute walks respectively.

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