QUANTUM INNOVATION SYMPOSIUM (QIS)
Advancing the Frontiers of Quantum Science and Technology
Date: 16th July | Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Venue: Annex 3-7 FET Building
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 09:00 – 09:10 | Welcome and Symposium Objectives Assoc. Prof. Saad Aslam, Head of School, School of Computing and Artificial Intelligence (SCAI) Prof. Ziad Melhem, Co-Director of the Quantum Innovation Centre at Lancaster (QIL), School of Physics and Astronomy, Lancaster, UK |
| 09:10 – 09:50 | Quantum Technology and Applications Prof. Ziad Melhem, Co-Director of the Quantum Innovation Centre at Lancaster (QIL), School of Physics and Astronomy, Lancaster, UK Charting the Quantum Future: Innovation, Impact, and Opportunity A keynote setting the stage for the symposium, exploring the transformative potential of quantum technologies and their global implications. Q&A: 09:40 – 09:50 |
| 09:50 – 10:30 | Session I: Quantum Communications Prof Noor Zaman Jhanjhi, Professor, SCAI, Sunway University, Malaysia Securing the Next Era: Quantum Communications represent the future of secure connectivity, harnessing the principles of quantum physics to enable unprecedented levels of privacy, trust, and innovation in global communications. Q&A: 10:20 – 10:30 |
| 10:30 – 11:00 | Break and Network Session |
| 11:00 – 11:40 | Session II: Quantum Computing and Sensing Prof. Jonathan Prance, School of Physics and Astronomy, Lancaster, UK Precision Redefined: Quantum Computing and Sensing in Science and Industry Discover how quantum computing/sensing is revolutionising fields such as computation, navigation, healthcare, and environmental monitoring. Q&A: 11:30 – 11:40 |
| 11:40 – 12:20 | Session IV: Infrastructure for Quantum Applications Prof. Richard Haley, Co-Director of the Quantum Innovation Centre at Lancaster (QIL), School of Physics and Astronomy, Lancaster, UK Review Requirements to Setup Quantum Innovation Centre: Exploring the infrastructure required to set up quantum technology and applications development. Q&A: 12:10 – 12:20 |
| 12:20 – 12:30 | Summary of the Morning Session – Saad Aslam |
| 12:30 – 14:00 | Lunch Break & Networking An opportunity to connect with fellow participants, speakers, and industry professionals. |
| 14:00 – 14:40 | Session V: Quantum Materials Prof. Ben Robinson, School of Physics and Astronomy, Lancaster, UK Engineering the Quantum Realm: Materials for Next-Generation Technologies Exploring breakthroughs in superconductors, topological materials, and enabling platforms for quantum devices. Q&A: 14:30 – 14:40 |
| 14:40 – 15:00 | Overview of Quantum Innovation Centre at Lancaster (QIL) Dr. Steve Fish, Faculty Director of Partnerships and Business Engagement, Lancaster University |
| 15:00 – 15:30 | Break |
| 15:30 – 16:15 | Multidisciplinary Panel Discussion Convergence at the Quantum Frontier: Integrating Science, Engineering, and Society A dynamic panel examining how quantum innovation intersects with policy, ethics, industry, and academia to shape a cohesive future. |
| 16:15 – 17:00 | Closing Roundtable From Vision to Reality: Strategic Pathways for Quantum Innovation Agree on next steps and actions. |
