The Power of Quantum: The Future of Sensing for Healthcare @ 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.

​From ultra-sensitive diagnostics to new forms of brain imaging, quantum systems are beginning to move from laboratory prototypes toward clinical reality.

​We’ll bring together researchers, founders, investors, and healthcare stakeholders to ask: what does it take to translate quantum sensing into usable medical tools, and where are the genuine near-term opportunities? How do we navigate validation, regulation, NHS procurement, and commercialisation pathways to ensure these technologies reach patients?

​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, refreshments & networking
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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