Laurence Coldicott on Quantum Events and Bridging the Knowledge Gap
In Episode 125 of Entangled Things, Patrick and Ciprian are joined by Laurence Coldicott, curator of the Quantum.Tech series of events. Together, they explore the current state and future of quantum technology, the challenges of organizing quantum events, and the relationship between quantum computing and AI. Laurence also shares insights on the industry's growth and the importance of preparing for the future of quantum advancements.
Laurence Coldicott has 15+ years experience of curating the content for some of the most successful emerging technology expos and conferences in the world. These include: CES, London Tech Week, AfricaCom, AI Summit and TV Connect.
Laurence currently leads the production for the Quantum.Tech global series of events. These events bring together the global quantum community to discuss the opportunities of not just quantum computing but quantum sensing, communication, cryptography. The events have been running since 2019; and our next event will be bringing 1000+ attendees from Fortune 500 companies, government and tech to Boston in June 2026.
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