Barclays X Nexus: The Quantum Ecosystem Summit

The Quantum Ecosystem Summit 2026

Join us in London for The Quantum Ecosystem Summit 2026, a premier gathering of innovators, investors, and industry leaders driving the future of quantum technology. Presented by Nexus and hosted by Barclays, this exclusive event offers a unique look at the next wave of technological breakthroughs.

A huge thank you to our sponsors for making this happen.

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP & Phasecraft

08:30–09:00: Welcome Coffee and light breakfast

09-09:15: Opening remarks

09:15–10:00 Quantum panel

10:00–10:15: Coffee networking

10:15–11:45: Startup showcase- seven companies

11:45–12:45: Investor panel

12:45–13:00: Closing remarks - Barclays Head of Banking

What to Expect:

Quantum Computing Panel:

"Breaking the Bottleneck: Transitioning from Quantum Science Projects to Scalable Commercial Architecture."

Andrew Briggs, Co-founder of QuantrolOx

Spencer Purdy, VP of Business Development, Phasecraft

Esperanza Gomez, Quantum Manager, NVIDIA

Dimitrios Emmanoulopoulos, Head of Quantum, Barclays

Jenay Patel

Quantum Investment Panel

Moderator: Sarah Melaney, Partner at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Maya Netser, Co-founder - QBeat Ventures

Kris Kaczmarek, Partner - Ground State Ventures

Jane Choi, Investment Director - Cloudberry Ventures

Kirill Pyshkin, Managing Partner, Quantum Exponential

Manjari Chandran-Ramesh, Amadeus Capital

Startup Showcase

Discover the future of quantum tech with live showcases from 5 cutting-edge startups pushing the boundaries of the field.

Networking: Connect with key players and emerging talent in the quantum ecosystem.

Event Details:

Date: November 4, 2026

Time: 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM BST

Location: London

Call for Startup Applications: Whether you’re an established startup or a university spinout commercializing academic research, we want to see what you're building. If you are developing technology in quantum computing, sensing, photonics, or communications, apply below for one of the mainstage presentation slots.Apply here: https://lnkd.ine4C4GgQt

Please note: The full agenda and panelist details will be updated closer to the event date.