Autumn 2026 · King's + Imperial + UCL
Open London Quantum Computing
Quantum computing talks, workshops and group projects across King's, Imperial and UCL. Open to students from every London university.
- Free to attend
- No quantum experience needed
- Open to every London university
An open collaboration across London
About
About the programme
Spend an evening learning a new idea, try it out in a workshop, and meet students from across London. Our autumn programme brings together King's, Imperial and UCL for lectures, quantum programming and a final group project.
No prior quantum experience is required. Sessions start from the fundamentals and work towards practical quantum programming and a final group project, alongside researchers and student societies from across London.
- Who
- Students, researchers and staff from King's, Imperial, UCL and every other London institution.
- Where
- In person across King's, Imperial and UCL. See the timetable for locations.
- Cost
- Free. Places are limited and each session needs registration.
- When
- 14 October – 11 November 2026. Five Wednesday sessions across London.
Past edition
2025 edition (100 Years of Quantum)
Revisit last year's London quantum community programme, including the complete agenda and highlights from the IOP networking evening.
2025 edition detailsProgramme
2026 timetable
Lectures, hands-on workshops and time to work together. Bring your curiosity and a laptop.
Organisers
Across three universities
Meet the people putting this year's programme together.
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Lissan Koirala
Organiser
Imperial College London
Former King's College London student, now studying MSc Physics at Imperial College London.
LinkedIn profile for Lissan Koirala -
Dr Eleanor Crane
Organiser & speaker
King's College London
Assistant Professor of Quantum Computing.
LinkedIn profile for Dr Eleanor Crane -
Ignacio Martin Pineda
President
King's College London · Quantum Mechanics Society
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Haris Forde
Vice President of Education
Imperial College London · Physics Society
Second-year physics student.
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Lyan Sandoval
President
UCL · UCL Quantum Society
Third-year physics student.
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Maria Alarcón
Treasurer
Imperial College London · Quantum Technology Society
Second-year physics student.
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Benjamin Thelen
Co-president
King's College London · Quantum Mechanics Society
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Eli Israel
Vice President
King's College London · Quantum Mechanics Society
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Sofia Cossu
Treasurer
King's College London · Quantum Mechanics Society
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Ethan Littlewood
Secretary
King's College London · Quantum Mechanics Society
Register
Register your interest
Leave your details for the 14 October – 11 November programme. We will email you about place confirmation and session details.
Questions? contact@qiskit.london
Registration received
Pending confirmation
We have your details and will be in touch about place confirmation and session details.
FAQ
Questions
Who can take part?
Students, recent graduates, researchers, educators and curious professionals are all welcome.
Do I need quantum computing experience?
No. The programme starts from the fundamentals and builds towards practical work with quantum programming tools.
Is there a cost?
No. Sessions are free to attend, but places are limited so registration is required.
When and where are the sessions?
Sessions run on 14, 21 and 28 October, then 4 and 11 November 2026. Both King's sessions run from 17:00 to 20:00. See the timetable for university locations and room information.