The Power of Quantum: The Future of Sensing for Healthcare @ IDEALondon
Join us for the fifth session of Deeptech Futures, a monthly series from UCL Engineering, supported by AlbionVC and Cooley LLP, and hosted at IDEALondon.
This time, we’re exploring Quantum Sensing for Healthcare. While quantum computing dominates headlines, some of the most immediate real-world impact is emerging from quantum sensing, technologies capable of detecting signals at levels previously impossible in biology and medicine.
What you’ll get out of it
Hear from UCL researchers leading work in quantum biosensing and medical imaging
Learn how quantum-enhanced diagnostics and magnetometry are progressing toward real clinical applications
Understand the regulatory, adoption, and NHS procurement challenges facing founders
Connect with academics, operators, investors, and healthcare leaders shaping the next generation of diagnostic technologies
Agenda
5:30 pm — Arrival
6:00 pm — Panel: The Power of Quantum - The Future of Sensing for Healthcare
6:45 pm — Audience Q&A
7:15 pm — Networking with drinks & snacks provided
8:00 pm — Close
🎤 Speakers:
Ben Miller, Proleptic Lecturer, UCL Engineering
Rachel McKendry, Executive Director of Discovery, Wellcome Trust
Dom Jones, Head of Innovation Business Development, NHS England
Ben Hunt, Co-Founder & CCO, Siloton Limited
Moderator: Dr Rob Thompson, Vice-Dean (Enterprise), UCL Engineering
About the series
Deeptech Futures: Conversations at the edge of what's possible, supported by AlbionVC and Cooley LLP, opens the door between research excellence at UCL Engineering and London’s innovation ecosystem at IDEALondon. Each month we explore new themes, from robotics and XR to climate tech and health, designed to spark debate, share insights, and connect people who might just build the next big thing together.
About UCL Engineering
With ten departments spanning activity from cybersecurity to biofuels, synthetic tissues to international trade, UCL Engineering is one of the most diverse Engineering faculties in Europe. As part of UCL, London’s Global University, it crosses boundaries to work with other disciplines, universities, and cultures.
About IDEALondon
IDEALondon is UCL Engineering’s home for ambitious founders in the heart of Shoreditch, run by WilbeLAB. We bring together startups in AI, biotech, fintech, climate, and more, giving founders workspace, community, and direct access to London’s deep-tech and investor network.
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