Event overview

Organised by Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), this years’ industry leading showcase and conference is set to welcome thousands of visitors to explore commercial quantum solutions and industry advancements in hardware, software, infrastructure, communications, sensing and imaging and their applications to healthcare, transport, finance, security and net zero, among many others.

Building on the success of previous years, this dedicated event for the quantum ecosystem will continue fostering new commercial opportunities, strengthen investment partnerships and accelerate collaboration.

Who is this event for?

The showcase is open to anyone with a stake in quantum technologies or a desire to explore potential quantum applications and highlight how quantum is transforming technologies and reshaping UK and global markets. We expect visitors from:

• business and industry
• government and policy
• investment sectors
• entrepreneurial and innovation organisations
• research institutions and academia

Professionals who are seeking to understand how quantum technologies is influencing their industry and wish to form cross-sector collaborations are also warmly welcomed from adjacent sectors such as:

• photonics and semiconductors
• finance
• space and defence
• artificial intelligence and digital technologies
• telecoms and IT
• healthcare
• robotics and electronics
• energy

The event is also open to international delegates that wish to understand the current state and direction of the UK quantum sector, get involved with the UK quantum ecosystem or explore future developments and investment in the UK.

Why attend?

Quantum technologies are rapidly moving towards broader commercialisation and adoption, and are being applied to power breakthroughs across computing, navigation, healthcare, cybersecurity, telecommunications, and critical infrastructure.

As the biggest quantum events in the world, participants can enjoy:

• unrivalled insight into the latest research and market-ready applications
• live demonstrations, expert panels, and industry sessions in expanded conference spaces
• valuable networking with thought leaders, innovators, and collaborators
• unique chance to explore investment, partnerships, and commercialisation opportunities
• first-hand announcements from government and research councils
• direct engagement with UK national programmes delegations and industry innovators

Watch our highlights video from last years’ event.

What to expect from the 2026 event

This could be the largest and most dynamic edition of the showcase to date, reflecting the UK’s investment into the quantum sector and commercial momentum featuring success stories, opportunities and key national capabilities.

Whether you are looking to partner, invest, showcase, or simply understand the exponential potential that quantum technologies enable, the UK National Quantum Technologies Showcase is where innovation meets impact.

The agenda, exhibitor and speakers will be announced in due course.

Register now

For the general delegate registrations, please click below to register.

Interested in exhibiting?

As a catalyst for collaborations, the UK National Quantum Technologies Showcase provides an ideal platform to position your organisation in the heart of the UK’s quantum ecosystem. The Expressions of Interest for exhibitors are open until 7 August. Take a look at the exhibitor packages and apply via the Exhibitor Expression of Interest.