UK Photonics Leadership Group

Quantum Industry Summit - Fourth Edition
2025-11-11 - 2025-11-12 | University of Bristol, M Shed Princes Wharf, Wapping Road, Bristol, BS1 4RN, United Kingdom
The Optica Quantum Industry Summit is back, this time for its fourth installment! This year’s edition elevates the event to new heights by taking place in Bristol, hosted by the University of Bristol, recognized as one of the global capitals of quantum technologies.
Continuing the tradition of focusing on cutting-edge developments, this year’s quantum summit will concentrate on the advancement of photonics technologies (including lasers, optics, PICs, detectors, and equipment), quantum computing, system integration, memory storage, cryptography, metrology, and information transmission.
This distinguished Summit serves as a confluence for quantum companies and their prospective supply chain partners, designed explicitly to address the industry’s demands and the substantial challenges on the horizon. Emphasizing collaboration and innovation, we aim to foster connections that spur progress and navigate the complex landscape of quantum technologies.
By situating the event at the University of Bristol, we’re at the heart of quantum innovation, offering participants an enriching experience in a city renowned for its significant contributions to the field. This setting is not just a backdrop but an active participant, embodying the spirit of discovery and advancement that defines the quantum realm.
Join us in Bristol for the fourth edition of the Optica Quantum Industry Summit, where the quantum journey continues, and the collective potential is limitless. We look forward to connecting, collaborating, and pioneering the future of quantum technologies together!

Optical Communications Roadmap Launch
2025-11-24 13:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Techuk, 10 St Bride St,, London, EC4A 4AD, United Kingdom
Launch event for the Optical Communications Roadmap, including inter satellite communications, ground to space and space to ground communications links as well as teh continuing growth of terrestrial optical communications for all ground based applications.
Featuring a panel discussion on Photonics for Space and Beyond

Tech UK Photonics Sprint - Defence workshop
2025-11-26 10:00 - 13:00 | Techuk, 10 St Bride St,, London, EC4A 4AD, United Kingdom
The first of a three-part event series run in collaboration with Plexal, Dell and Intel that showcases UK- based Deep Tech SMEs to Defence primes.
Future events will focus on Semiconductors & Quantum technologies
