Scaling quantum computers is central to the NQCC’s mission. Identifying bottlenecks and addressing the most pressing challenges are critical steps toward building efficient roadmaps and supporting the growth of the UK quantum computing ecosystem. The NQCC’s Quantum Computing Scalability Conference is dedicated to tackling the key scalability issues across quantum platforms, from engineering challenges to advances in quantum physics. This conference brings together experts from diverse quantum computing fields, fostering cross-disciplinary insights and enabling honest assessments of scalability.
Registration
Registration for the event will officially close on March 16, 2025. Be sure to complete your registration before the deadline to guarantee your participation.
Poster session
This year attendees will be able to submit a poster. This new addition provides a platform for early-career researchers to showcase their work and contribute to the conversation.
Poster submissions close on February 28th, so be sure to submit your work before the deadline if you wish to present a poster!
Disclaimer:
Due to limited space, poster allocation will be confirmed at a later date. Your attendance will not be affected.
Some of the topics covered on this event are:
Error correction
Qubit and gate performance
Integrated photonics & qubit addressing
Cryo-engineering & technology
Control systems
Quantum computing network & transducing
Agenda
Day 1: 2nd April
9:30 am – 9:40 am
Welcome
9:40 am – 10:00 am
NQCC program update – Michael Cuthbert
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Key note talk – Jerry M Chow
11:00 am – 11:30 am
Coffee break
11:30 am – 12:00 pm
Cryo-engineering & Technology – TBC
12:00 pm – 12:30 pm
Cryo-engineering & Technology – Gregoire Pichard
12:30 pm – 1:00 pm
Cryo-engineering & Technology – Hadi Haidari
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Lunch
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Key note talk – Mark Saffman
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Integrated Photonics & Qubit Addressing – Peter Lodahl
3:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Integrated Photonics & Qubit Addressing – Daniel Blumenthal
4:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Coffee break
4:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Integrated Photonics & Qubit Addressing – Jonathan Home
5:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Integrated Photonics & Qubit Addressing – Peter Smith
5:30 pm – 5:45 pm
Zurich Instruments highlight
5:45 pm – 7:30 pm
Poster session
Day 2: 3rd April
9:30 am – 10:30 am
Key note talk – Earl Campbell
10:30 am – 11:00 am
Error Correction – Simon Evered
11:00 am – 11:30 am
Coffee break
11:30 am – 12:00 pm
Error Correction – James Wills
12:00 pm – 12:30 pm
Error Correction – Jeff Thomson
12:30 pm – 1:00 pm
Conference photograph
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Lunch
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Key note talk – Andreas Wallraff
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Networking & Transduction – Viktor Krutianskii
3:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Networking & Transduction – Claire Legal
4:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Coffee break
4:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Networking & Transduction – David Lucas
5:00 pm – 6:15 pm
SBRI Lightning Talks (7 Minute talks of testbed providers)
Aegiq, Cold Quanta UK, ORCA computing, Oxford Ionics, Quantum Motion, QuEra Computing, Rigetti UK
6:15 pm – 6:30 pm
Oxford Instruments highlight
7:30 pm –
Conference dinner
Day 3: 4th April
9:30 am – 10:30 am
NQCC Key note talk – NQCC Research Team Leads
10:30 am – 11:00 am
Control Systems – Yilun Xu
11:00 am – 11:30 am
Control Systems – Robin Sterling
11:30 am – 12:00 pm
Coffee break
12:00 pm – 12:30 pm
Responsible and Ethical Quantum Computing – Natasha Oughton
12:30 pm – 1:00 pm
Hot topic – TBC
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Lunch
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Key note talk – Patty Lee
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Qubit and Gate Performance – Dominik Zumbühl
3:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Qubit and Gate Performance – Nicolas Maring
4:00 pm – 4:15 pm
Closing remarks
Speakers
Professor Earl Campbell
University of Sheffield
Professor David Lucas
University of Oxford
Dr Claire Le Gall
Nu Quantum Ltd
Dr James Wills
Oxford Quantum Circuits
Dr Jeff Thompson
Princeton University
Dr Daniel Kienzler
ETH Zürich
Dr Patricia Lee
Quantinuum
Dr Vivek Chidambaram
National Quantum Computing Centre
Dr Cameron Deans
National Quantum Computing Centre
Simon Evered
Harvard University
Dr Yilun Xu
Lawrence Berkeley National Lab
Professor Mark Saffman
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Dr Viktor Krutianskii
University of Innsbruck
Grégoire Pichard
Pasqal
Dr Nicolas Maring
Quandela
Professor Andreas Wallraff
ETH Zurich
Dr Jerry M. Chow
IBM
Professor Hadi Heidari
University of Glasgow
Professor Peter Lodahl
University of Copenhagen
Professor Daniel Blumenthal
University of California, Santa Barbara
Dr Robin Sterling
Dr Tim Boyle
National Quantum Computing Centre
Ben Griffiths
Rigetti
Dr David Ibberson
Quantum Motion
Sponsors
We still have availability for Amethyst-level sponsors, please email nqccscalability25@stfc.ac.uk if you are interested.
Venue details
Address:
Keble College, Parks Road
Oxford OX1 3PG
UK.
Location:
Keble College is situated in the heart of Oxford, close to many of the city’s historic sites and amenities. It is conveniently located near the University of Oxford’s Science Area and the University Parks.
Accommodation:
Available at the Keble College at a discounted rate. Go to Conferences/B&B – Keble College (ox.ac.uk) Scroll down to the BOOK section next to the “Bed and Breakfast” option. Input the dates, then enter the promo code NQCCS2025. The rate for a single ensuite room is £126 per night, inclusive of VAT.
Google map: Keble College
Locate the venue using ‘What 3 Words’: wooden.refuse.camera.
Quiet rooms: Available on request
Wheelchair access: Available
Getting there
By Train:
Oxford Railway Station is the nearest major train station, approximately 1.2 miles from Keble College. From the station, you can take a taxi, bus, or enjoy a pleasant 20-minute walk through the city.
By Bus:
Several bus services operate within Oxford, including routes that pass near Keble College. Buses 2, 6, and 400 (Park and Ride) have stops close to the college. The main bus stops near Keble College are located on St Giles’ and Broad Street.
Parking
Park and Ride:
Oxford has five Park and Ride sites (Redbridge, Seacourt, Pear Tree, Thornhill, and Oxford Parkway)
Controlled parking zone:
Gloucester Green Car Park,
Worcester Street Car Park, Westgate Car Park
Street Parking:
Limited street parking is available around Keble College and the surrounding areas, with pay-and-display options. Always check the signage for restrictions and maximum stay limits.
Images from the 1st edition of our Scalability Conference
