Sensing Quantum Conversations
An afternoon of conversations exploring the evolving landscape of quantum technologies
On the occasion of Laure Prouvost’s exhibition Nous, frissons d’étoiles (Eng. We Felt a Star Dying) at Grand Palais, LAS Art Foundation presented in collaboration withGrandPalaisRmn an afternoon of conversations exploring the evolving landscape of quantum technologies. As the lead commissioning institution for the project, LAS worked closely with Prouvost on the development of the project, bringing her into dialogue with a prominent quantum scientist and philosopher.
This programme brought together perspectives from quantum science, artistic practice and public policy to explore how emerging quantum technologies are being developed and understood across society. It featured presentations on the quickly evolving industry, sensory and imaginative approaches to quantum concepts, and questions of ethics, access and governance. Throughout, the programme considered both the possibilities and responsibilities that emerge as quantum systems move from the microscopic realm into everyday life.
Programme
14:30 Welcome by Bettina Kames (CEO and Co-Founder, LAS Art Foundation)
14:40 Introductory Keynote by Wasiq Bokhari (CEO, Pasqal)
The keynote addressed current developments in quantum technologies and explored the opportunities and challenges likely to shape the field in the years ahead.
15:15 Entangling Cute Bits: Laure Prouvost (Artist) in conversation with Carly Whitefield (Head of Programme, LAS Art Foundation)
Prouvost shared insights into the development of her project and her engagement with quantum phenomena, sparked by a visit to a quantum computing laboratory in California.
16:15 Quantum Thinking: From Physical Principles to Technological Futures: Ian Walmsley (Director, Oxford Quantum Institute) in conversation with Agnessa Schmudke (Assistant Curator, Lead Live and Outreach Programmes, LAS Art Foundation)
The discussion bridged conceptual, scientific and policy perspectives to explore how quantum mechanics has become the foundation of some of today’s most transformative technologies. It also considered how their continued development might be guided in the public interest.
The conversations formed part of LAS’s ongoing Sensing Quantum programme, launched in February 2025 with the first presentation of Laure Prouvost: WE FELT A STAR DYING at Kraftwerk Berlin alongside a sound lab exploring the creative application of quantum technologies and a learning programme. This was followed by a symposium and a second major commission.
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