Quantum in smart shipping café series

Join this three-part Smart Shipping Café series exploring the emerging opportunities for quantum technologies across the maritime sector.

This event is part of a series

When

Webinars on 11 November, 16 December 2026 and 10 February 2027

Location

Online
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About the series

What role does quantum play in the future of maritime?

Across the sessions, we’ll move from the fundamentals of quantum technology to practical applications in maritime, exploring how it can help solve some of the sector’s future challenges.

Whether you’re a port, vessel operator, technology developer, researcher or simply curious about what quantum could mean for maritime, join us to connect to experts and understand how quantum can support your own R&D journey.

Café sessions

  • 11 November 2026 | 10:30-11:30

    An accessible introduction to quantum technologies and where they could have real-world applications across shipping and ports.

  • 16 December 2026 | 10:30-11:30

    Exploring how quantum technologies could support more resilient positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) for vessels, ports and autonomous systems.

  • 10 February 2027 | 10:30-11:30

    Looking at how quantum computing could tackle complex optimisation challenges across vessel routing, port operations, supply chains and logistics.

Accessibility and Inclusion

We are committed to ensuring our events are accessible for all.

If you experience any barriers to registering, for any reason, please contact us by email: enquiries@iukbc.org.uk or phone: +44 03333 403250 and we will support your registration.

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This Event is part of Maritime.

As an island nation the UK has traditionally been a leading player in the global maritime industry.

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