Careers fair
Meet companies, start-ups and research groups from across the quantum sector, and find out what they look for in new hires.
CiQ 2027 · Student-led careers fair
Careers in Quantum
A student-led careers fair bringing professionals from industry and academia together with students and early-career researchers exploring the quantum technology sector.
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About the event
Explore every state your career could be in.
Every year Careers in Quantum brings together professionals from industry and academia to engage with students and early-stage researchers on the variety and types of careers available in the quantum industry.
We aim to introduce undergraduate students, career-minded PhD students and postdoctoral researchers to the opportunities within the rapidly growing quantum technology sector. The event focuses around a careers fair with a breakout room for more in-depth talks and panel discussions.
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- Free to attend
- 3 previous editions
- 23+ organisations at CiQ 2026
- 1 day of fair, talks & panels
What to expect
One day. The whole quantum ecosystem.
Talks
Hear people from industry and academia share the career journeys that took them into quantum technology.
Panel discussions
In-depth conversations in our breakout room on topics such as commercialisation and pathways into the field.
Who it's for
Undergraduates, career-minded PhD students and postdoctoral researchers curious about the quantum industry.
CiQ 2026
Who joined us last time
Sponsors, exhibitors and speakers from 23 organisations took part in Careers in Quantum 2026.
Partner with us
Put your organisation in front of the next generation of quantum talent.
We are welcoming sponsorship enquiries for Careers in Quantum 2027. Get in touch with the organising committee at ciq-cdt@bristol.ac.uk.
