How will quantum change the world we live in and what will that mean for each of us?

The field of quantum science may seem mysterious and complicated, but it is leading to revolutionary new technologies: computers that could crack problems that seem impossible, sensors of unprecedented precision, and ultra-secure communication networks.

But what does this quantum revolution mean for humanity? Join us to unpack both the potential and its implications. No science background needed: just curiosity about this fascinating new frontier.

Join a wide-ranging conversation exploring the fast-developing world of quantum technology and its implications for society. With James Millen, Director of King’s Quantum, Libby Heaney, artist and quantum physicist by training and Faiyaz Amin, Senior Policy Advisor, Office for Quantum, Department of Science, Innovation and Technology. Chaired by Director of the Digital Futures Institute Professor Kate Devlin.

Partnership with the Digital Futures Institute, King’s College London

Free entry, booking essential.

Speakers:

Professor James Millen is Professor of Physics at King’s College London and Director of King’s Quantum. He studies quantum technologies at the nanoscale leads LeviNet, an international research network of LeviNet 70 institutions.

Professor Kate Devlin is Professor of Artificial Intelligence & Society in the Faculty of Arts & Humanities and the Chair-Director of the Digital Futures Institute, King’s College London. She is also King’s lead investigator on the UKRI’s Responsible AI UK programme, which brings together researchers from across the UK to understand how we should shape the development of AI to benefit people, communities and society.

Faiyaz Amin is a policy lead at the Office for Quantum (DSIT), leading their work around quantum readiness and adoption. The Office for Quantum was established in 2023 to harness the immense potential of quantum technologies and enable the UK to become a quantum-enabled economy.

Dr Libby Heaney is the first artist to work with quantum computing as a functioning artistic medium. She combines diverse media such as installations, performance, virtual reality, video games, moving image, watercolour, glass and public sculpture with cutting-edge technologies like AI and quantum computing.