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

  • King's College London
  • Imperial College London
  • UCL — University College 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 details
IOP networking evening · 2025 edition

Programme

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.

  • 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

  • Haris Forde

    Vice President of Education

    Imperial College London · Physics Society

    Second-year physics student.

  • Lyan Sandoval

    President

    UCL · UCL Quantum Society

    Third-year physics student.

  • Maria Alarcón

    Treasurer

    Imperial College London · Quantum Technology Society

    Second-year physics student.

  • Benjamin Thelen

    Co-president

    King's College London · Quantum Mechanics Society

  • Eli Israel

    Vice President

    King's College London · Quantum Mechanics Society

  • Sofia Cossu

    Treasurer

    King's College London · Quantum Mechanics Society

  • 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

This could include modules, independent study, a degree or research.

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.