UK National Quantum Technologies Showcase 2026

The UK National Quantum Technologies Showcase is the country's largest quantum technology event and one of the biggest of its kind worldwide. Organised by Innovate UK with the UK National Quantum Technologies Programme and delivered by Innovate UK Business Connect, the 2026 edition returns to London under the theme 'Turning Breakthrough Ideas into Industry Giants', with live demonstrations from businesses turning quantum research into investable companies.

Who attends

The showcase is open to anyone with a stake in quantum technologies, including international delegates.

• Business and industry
• Government and policy
• Investors
• Entrepreneurs and innovation organisations
• Research institutions and academia
• Adjacent sectors such as photonics and semiconductors, finance, space and defence, AI, telecoms, healthcare, robotics and energy

What to expect

The event covers hardware, software, infrastructure, communications, sensing and imaging, with the agenda, exhibitors and speakers still to be announced.

• Live demonstrations from quantum businesses
• Expert panels and industry sessions in expanded conference spaces
• Announcements from government and research councils
• Engagement with UK national programme delegations
• Investment, partnership and commercialisation opportunities

Why it matters

Quantum technologies are moving towards wider commercial use in computing, navigation, security, healthcare, finance, telecoms, net zero and critical infrastructure. The showcase highlights the UK pipeline and the commercial progress already made, building on more than a decade of government support such as the ProQure programme.