Towards Responsible Quantum Computing
Rewley House
9 Apr 2025
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Professor Marina Jirotka, Professor of Human-Centred Computing at the University of Oxford and Director of the Responsible Technology Institute; Dr Carolyn Ten Holter, Senior Researcher and Policy Lead at the Responsible Technology Institute
This talk looks at recent developments in the national and international development of quantum computing from a societal impact perspective. It will discuss efforts around governance – including standards, codes of conduct, regulatory considerations, and international conversations – and some of the drivers for these. It will also discuss past, present and future efforts to ensure that society’s voice is heard in the development of this potentially highly significant technology.
Hybrid Meeting
This event will be held both “in person” and “via Zoom”.
“In Person” Logistics
The “in person” meeting will be held at our new meeting place: Rewley House, 1 Wellington Square, Oxford OX1 2JA. The meeting will commence at 7:30pm, and an assortment of light refreshments will be available beforehand. Once registration is open, please register for the event as usual using the Eventbrite link on the website or via MeetUp, where you will be able to indicate whether you are attending via Zoom or in person.
COVID-19
BCS is following government guidelines and we would ask attendees to continue to also follow these guidelines. Please go to https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/ for more information, advice, and instructions.
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