A Quantum Welcome to Bradford

Welcome to Bradford Live! Join us for a landmark event bringing global attention to our city during the UN International Year of Quantum and Bradford 2025.

On this special evening – taking place the night before the one-day Hackathon event – we will welcome business, education and civic leaders from across Bradford and beyond, alongside some of the world’s leading scientists and technologists. Together, we will celebrate the city’s proud history of research and innovation and look forward to the next industrial revolution — powered by quantum computing.

A highlight of the evening will be a live performance by a pioneering quantum musician Cephas Teom who creates music directly from the quantum mechanical behaviour within a quantum computer. As music is generated using code live on stage, the mind-bending behaviour of quantum particles is transformed into sound — a striking reminder that quantum computers are no longer a futuristic concept, but a tangible and revolutionary technology with us already today.

This promises to be a memorable night in Bradford:

• An opportunity to meet international leaders in science, business, and education
• Network with local organisations and businesses from across the district
• Enjoy a world-first performance blending art and quantum technology
• Be part of a celebration that places Bradford firmly on the global map for technological innovation

The Bradford Quantum Hackathon is hosted by the University of Bradford and Quantinuum – the world's largest quantum computing company – and supported by Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture and Aqora. It forms part of the United Nations International Year of Quantum – putting Bradford firmly on the global map for technological innovation

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