Camp Bestival 2026: The Quantum Zone on Tour
The NQCC and partners will be attending the Edinburgh Science Festival 2026.
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NQCC’s UK Quantum Hackathon 2026
The UK Quantum Hackathon 2026, organised by the NQCC is returning for its fifth year. This year it will take place from 18 to 20 August at the University of Warwick. This flagship event brings together students, early career researchers, and industry mentors. Call for use case submissions The organisations from industry, government, the public […]
Photon 2026
The National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC) will be attending Photon 2026, the thirteenth conference in the biennial series dedicated to optics and photonics since its inception in 2002. Dates: 1– 4 September 2026 Venue: University of Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne Photon 2026 brings together leading researchers, industry experts, and technology innovators from across the optics and photonics community. […]
InQuanto Summer School 2026
This week-long residential school is hosted by Quantinuum and supported by NQCC. It draws on years of experience building real-world quantum-classical hybrid workflows with academic and industrial partners, and provides hands-on experience running quantum chemistry simulations. The School is designed to:– Consolidate fundamentals in quantum computing and quantum chemistry– Jump-start participants’ work in a supportive […]
Responsible Quantum in Practice Workshop at the 7th IEEE Quantum Week
We are pleased to announce the Call for Papers for the Responsible Quantum in Practice workshop at IEEE Quantum Week 2026, taking place in September 2026 in Toronto. As quantum technologies continue to advance toward commercialisation, there is growing recognition of the need for responsible, collaborative, and transparent approaches to quantum governance. This workshop aims […]
SparQ Access Showcase 2026
The NQCC is pleased to launch the SparQ Access Showcase,a new community event bringing together academic users from across the SparQ Access programme. The Showcase will provide an opportunity to share research, exchange ideas and experiences, and connect with peers working across a wide range of disciplines and projects. The first Showcase will be held in collaboration with the University of Kent’s […]
Past events
Quantum Fringe 2026
Quantum Fringe will return May–June this year! Quantum Fringe is a two-month festival of quantum computing events, hosted by the Quantum Software Lab in collaboration with NQCC, it brings together a vibrant ecosystem of partners from industry, government, and academia to accelerate scientific discovery for quantum advantage. Main events include:• 24-29 May: Spring School 2026 focused […]
Quantum.Tech Global 2026
Quantum.Tech Global 2026 will take place at Boston, MA, USA on 25th and 26th June. The event will focus on highlighting the latest advancements, applications, and innovations in quantum, AI and HPC technologies; while bringing together global thought leaders from across the quantum ecosystem. Register now to attend this event and engage with us. View […]
Summer School 2026: Emerging Quantum Technologies
The NQCC is proud to support this leading event, which brings together researchers, academics, and industry professionals from across the quantum ecosystem to share knowledge, foster collaboration, and explore the latest advances in quantum technologies. Following the success of last year’s programme, this second edition of the Summer School offers a unique opportunity to explore […]
5th Commercialising Quantum Global 2026
NQCC will be participating in the Annual Commercialising Quantum Global returns for its fifth edition, bringing together 1,000 attendees from across the quantum ecosystem. With an expanded two-day programme, the event will feature real-world case studies and insights from industry leaders, exploring the challenges quantum technology can address and how organisations can prepare for its […]
NQCC Software Engineering Conference 2026
We are holding our first Software Engineering Conference, bringing together key people from the quantum software community across the UK quantum ecosystem, to discuss a wide range of topics. We will brief attendees on the NQCC’s software initiatives and latest developments. There is an impressive list of external speakers from the community. The day will […]
NQCC’s Year 12 Quantum Computing Masterclass 2026
The National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC) is inviting schools to register interest in a one-day Quantum Computing Masterclass for sixth form students. This masterclass is designed as an authentic first encounter with quantum computing that is hands on, approachable, and grounded in what today’s quantum devices can and cannot do. Students do not need prior […]