An event encouraging interest in this field, particularly from the photonics and telecoms industries, will highlight current approaches to quantum memories. Speakers include Professor Ian Walmsley, David Binks from Nanoco & University of Manchester, Sarah Thomas from Imperial College London, Mehdi Namazi from Qunnect, Teodoro Graziosi from Element Six, Emilio Hugues Salas from BT, Lloyd McKnight from Fraunhofer, Sam Johnson from Innovate UK, and Professor Reza Nejabati from Quantum Communications Hub. The event takes place 19th of September, 2023.
Quantum secure communications have been demonstrated, but decoherence over long distances remains a significant hurdle. Quantum memories are proposed to solve this problem, potentially removing one of the main bottlenecks in creating quantum repeaters. Quantum memories could also aid in developing practical quantum computers by extending the time qubits can be worked on and enabling distributed quantum computing.
This technology is still in its infancy, with many approaches to achieving quantum memories. The suitability of these approaches often depends on the specific environment in which they are implemented. The potential of quantum memories is vast, and they could prove crucial for certain sectors, particularly the photonics and telecoms industries.
Events focusing on quantum memory technology aim to stimulate new interest and collaborations in this field. They provide a platform for experts to share the latest developments and approaches to quantum memories. These events are particularly relevant for those working in the photonics and telecom industries and those involved in quantum computing and networking.
Such events also allow those interested in commercialising quantum memories to learn about available funding opportunities. They provide a platform for knowledge exchange and networking, which can lead to new collaborations and partnerships.
Quantum memory industry events benefit a wide range of individuals and companies. Those contributing to the quantum memory industry can gain insights into the latest research and developments. Those interested in commercialising quantum memories can learn about the current approaches and funding opportunities.
These events are also relevant for those working in photonics and communications companies and quantum computing and networking companies. They provide an opportunity to learn about the latest developments in the field and how these can be applied to their work.
Agenda
09:20 – Arrival, Registration and Refreshments
10:00 – Introduction, Professor Ian Walmsley
Presentations: Section 1 – Approaches to Quantum Memories
10:20 – Nanoco & University of Manchester, David Binks
10:50 – Orca Computing: Quantum Memories for Scalable Quantum Computing
11:15 – Imperial College London, Sarah Thomas
11:40 – Break
11:55 – Qunnect: From Table-top to the Field; The Challenging Path to a Commercialized Quantum Memory, Mehdi Namazi
12:20 – Element Six, Teodoro Graziosi
12:45 – Lunch
Presentations: Section 2 – Applying Quantum Memory to Industry
13:45 – DSTL: Defence Communication Needs for Quantum Memory
14:10 – Toshiba
14:35 – BT: Quantum Memories for a Telecom Industry, Emilio Hugues Salas
Presentations: Section 3 – Engaging in Quantum and Quantum Memories
15:00 – Fraunhofer, Lloyd McKnight
15:20 – Innovate UK: CR&D – Scalable Technologies for Quantum Communication, Sam Johnson
15:40 – Quantum Communications Hub, Professor Reza Nejabati
16:00 – Tea, coffee & networking
17:00 – Event Close
Summary
Quantum memories, which increase the time qubits can be worked on and allow distributed quantum computing, are being proposed as a solution to decoherence in quantum secure communications. An event is being organised to encourage interest and collaborations in this field, particularly from the photonics and telecoms industries, by highlighting the current approaches to achieving quantum memories and their crucial role in specific sectors.
- Quantum secure communications have been demonstrated, but decoherence over long distances remains a major challenge. Quantum memories could be a solution, aiding in the creation of quantum repeaters and practical quantum computers.
- The event highlights current approaches to achieving quantum memories and provided examples of how to get involved in this technology.
- Speakers included Professor Ian Walmsley, David Binks from Nanoco & University of Manchester, representatives from Orca Computing, Imperial College London, Qunnect, Element Six, DSTL, Toshiba, BT, Fraunhofer, Innovate UK, and Quantum Communications Hub.
- The event is relevant for those contributing to or interested in commercialising quantum memories, and those working for photonics, communications, quantum computing and networking companies.
- Quantum memories are crucial for certain sectors and there are available funding opportunities for those interested in this technology.
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