Keynote Speech: The UK’s Quantum Strategy: Progress, Priorities and Partnerships
Monday 8 June 2026
Core Stage
Quantum Showcase
The UK has just committed up to £2 billion to accelerate quantum technologies and become the first country in the world to commit to buy and deploy large scale quantum computers nationally. This keynote outlines the UK’s progress so far, the strategic priorities shaping the next decade, and the role of global partnerships in supporting how the UK will turn quantum innovation into economic growth, high‑skilled jobs, and national capability.
- Detailing the UK’s latest quantum commitments including the world‑first procurement commitment and the £2 billion programme
- Outlining strategic priorities for the 2030s across capability building, talent, standards, and secure adoption
- Examining how partnerships will shape UK competitiveness and what the UK can learn from others