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HGF are proud sponsors of the Quantum Investors Network: LtW Summit.

June 2024

Event date: 11th June 2024

The Quantum Investors Network: LtW Summit will be held in London on 11th June 2024, where Matt Cassie will be speaking on the panel ‘Talent, IP, Standards: moats – past and future’

The Quantum Investors Network will host a panel session with a Q+A and the opportunity for networking.

Other speakers on the panel include:

  • Ben Sheridan – BSI
  • Sam Funnell – Nu Quantum
  • Richard Murray – Orca
  • Anthony Lyall – Digital Catapult

Moderating the panel will be Manjari Chandran-Ramesh.

The Quantum Investors Network will take place during London Tech Week, where innovators and investors will get together to discuss technology innovation. This is a great opportunity for those interested in quantum technology to learn more about this exciting field.

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