Exhibit & Show Floor Programs
Optica is proud to present the Optica Quantum 2.0 Conference and Exhibition alongside the Optica 2026 Quantum Industry Summit – Fifth Edition in June of 2026, bringing together titans of quantum industry innovation alongside the most brilliant academic minds in quantum 2.0 research and advancing technology. These two events will complement one another with a co-located exhibition, joining future-focused research with applications to stimulate and facilitate the development of quantum information science and find solutions for tomorrow’s technology.
The Exhibition
Must-Meet Exhibitors and Must-See Industry Programs
The exhibition features a show floor program that focus both on technical and broader challenges facing the nascent quantum 2.0 industrial community. These program cover the prospects and challenges facing quantum sensors, quantum networks, quantum internet and quantum computing. These industry-focused programs will enable participants to:
- Explore the prospects and challenges facing the quantum sensors community with everything from chip-based sensors to new atom-based magnetoencephalography (MEG) systems.
- Learn about advances in developing the components for quantum networks and the quantum internet.
- Explore the important role that photonics will play in quantum computing, whether it is optical based or based on any other qubit technology.
- Understand better the workforce challenges and opportunities in the nascent quantum industry.
- Discover the challenges of building a robust quantum supply chain given the number of high-quality components required and the need to build them at appropriate cost and scale.
- Learn what it takes to create your own start-up in the quantum 2.0 space.
Exhibiting Companies
Get insights from representatives from industry-leading companies as they present and explain their technologies. Learn about the latest developments, and network with the companies enabling the quantum 2.0 economy.
2026 Exhibition Schedule
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All times reflect British Summer Time |
Tuesday, 16 June |
Wednesday, 17 June |
Thursday, 18 June |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exhibition Hours | 10:00 - 17:00 | 10:00 - 17:00 | 10:00 - 16:00 |
| Lunch Break with Exhibitors | 12:30 - 13:30 | 12:30 - 13:30 | 12:30 -13:30 |
| Show Floor Theater Panels | 13:30 - 15:45 | 13:30 - 15:45 | 13:30 - 15:45 |
| Event name | Tuesday, 16 June | Wednesday, 17 June | Thursday, 18 June |
|---|---|---|---|
| Training - Gaps in the Ecosystem | 14:45 - 15:45 | ||
| Advances in Quantum Error Correction and Mitigation | 13:30 - 14:30 | ||
| UK Quantum Technology National Program Hubs | 14:45 - 15:45 | ||
| From Lab to Launch: Building a Quantum Startup | 14:30 - 15:30 | ||
| National Quantum Strategies & International Collaboration | 14:45 - 15:45 |
Training - Gaps in the Ecosystem
Tuesday, 16 June 14:45 - 15:45
Show Floor Theater
As quantum technologies continue to mature, the need for a highly skilled and adaptable workforce has become increasingly urgent. This panel will examine persistent gaps in today’s training ecosystem across academia, industry and government, with perspectives from different regions around the world. Panelists will explore where current education and workforce development programs are falling short, how skill needs are evolving and what actions are needed to better align training with the demands of a rapidly growing quantum industry.
Advances in Quantum Error Correction and Mitigation
Wednesday, 17 June 13:30 - 14:30
Show Floor Theater
Hear from leading experts as they discuss the significant advances in quantum error correction and error mitigation that are reducing system overheads and accelerating the timeline for quantum computing to deliver meaningful scientific and economic impact.
Moderator
Carl J. Williams
CEO, CJW Quantum Consulting, LLC, UNITED STATES
Panelists
Christopher Eichler
Principal Investigator, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, GERMANY
Tom Hartley
Senior Product Manager, Riverlane, UNITED KINGDOM
UK Quantum Technology National Program Hubs
Wednesday, 17 June 14:45 - 15:45
Hear from each of the five Quantum Technology Hubs funded as part of the UK National Quantum Technology Program on the research they are undertaking and how they are helping to build strong communities and ecosystems for quantum technology in the UK.
Moderator
Derek Craig
Program Director for all UKRI Investments in Quantum Technologies, UKRI, UNITED KINGDOM
From Lab to Launch: Building a Quantum Startup
Thursday, 18 June 14:30 - 15:30
What does it really take to build a quantum startup? Join experienced founders and investors as they share firsthand insights into launching and growing companies in the quantum technology space. This panel will explore critical early decisions, funding strategies, common mistakes to avoid and practical advice for navigating the unique challenges of the quantum ecosystem.
Moderator
Douglas Paul
Principal Investigator, UK Hub for Quantum Enabled Position, Navigation and Timing; Senior Advisor, Serendipity Capital; Founder, Quantrologee, UNITED KINGDOM
National Quantum Strategies & International Collaboration
Thursday, 18 June 14:45 - 15:45
Show Floor Theater
Hear directly from global experts as they provide insights into emerging national quantum strategies across Europe and worldwide, and examine how international collaboration is shaping trusted supply chains and accelerating the advancement of the global quantum industry.
Moderator
Jonathan Legh-Smith
Executive Director, UKQuantum, UNITED KINGDOM
