Quantum technology has the potential for enabling improved performance for position, navigation and timing (PNT) techniques. By combining classical technologies with quantum technologies, there is opportunity to develop systems which are more robust and less prone to error which complement current Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS).

The QEPNT Hub and the Royal Institute of Navigation (RIN), brought together over 90 delegates from the classical PNT community with quantum industry and academia to discuss potential areas where quantum technology could provide value in next-generation applications.

The event was opened by Dr Ramsay Faragher, CEO of RIN and Professor Doug Paul, Principal Investigator of QEPNT, highlighting the areas where quantum can support PNT.

A morning of case study presentations and discussions on applications in inertial navigation, atomic clocks and timing, and LIDAR systems was followed by group discussions on critical use cases and technical requirements for quantum in PNT.

Rachel Maze, Head of Quantum Technologies Policy at the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) focused on the National Quantum Strategy Missions and the role the community has to play in contributing to the Government's mission for improved quantum navigation systems.

The event was the first of a series of industry and academic events the QEPNT Hub have organised to foster collaboration to deliver practical systems for resilient PNT applications.

First published: 15 June 2025

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