Space Moths, game developed by MOTH
What will tomorrow’s quantum-powered culture sector look like, and how do we get there?
Hear from the insiders driving innovation in the sector and consider the challenges and potentials that quantum ideas and emerging quantum technologies hold for our cultural landscape.
Featuring creatives specialising in gaming, music and the visual arts, conversation will explore questions of access, translation between disciplines, and how artists can meaningfully shape the direction of these tools.
Meet the speakers
Chair: Professor Sarah Atkinson, King’s College London is a specialist in the intersection of the creative industries and technology. Sarah was Principal Lecturer in Film & Media (2006-2015) and Assistant Head of School of Art, Design and Media (2012-2015) at the University of Brighton, having held previous positions at the University of Central Lancashire and the University of Salford. She has successfully secured funding from the Arts and Humanities Research Council for three projects - one of which was jointly funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council; InnovateUK; the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada; Arts Council England, Creative Europe; the Higher Education Academy, the Joint Information Systems Committee and the Open University. Sarah is co-editor of Convergence: The International Journal of Research into New Media Technologies.
João S. Ferreira is Quantum Application Developer at Moth. He leads the development of quantum tools for artists and game developers. With a background in physics and a PhD from the University of Geneva, João has long been dedicated to making quantum concepts accessible beyond the lab. In 2019, he created |Hop>, a board game designed to demystify quantum physics through play, which established his reputation for blending science with creativity. At Moth, his mission continues: finding simple, elegant solutions to complex problems. João's work sits at the intersection of science, technology, and creativity: building bridges between quantum theory and human imagination.
Ilā is an artist, producer, and vocalist operating at the intersection of quantum computer music, AI, and the human voice. ILĀ’s latest release Quantum Computer Music (2025) is a collection of tracks composed using quantum processes, DNA sequencing, and hybrid AI synthesis — pushing electronic composition into new physical and philosophical territories. ILĀ recently served as guest curator and artist for the Barbican’s Transpose at the Pit, which brought together leading trans and non-binary artists for a four-night run of shows fusing club culture, performance art, and choral experimentation. As co-founder and director of London Contemporary Voices, ILĀ has collaborated with over 20 Grammy-winning artists including Imogen Heap, Alt-J, and Sam Smith, as well as the orchestral collaboration Florence + The Machine & The Jules Buckley Orchestra at the Royal Albert Hall. ILĀ has presented work and research at Harvard University, Oxford University, Technische Universität München, and the Berlin University of the Arts.
Hannah Andrews is Program Manager - Artist Residencies, Google Arts & Culture. Previously, Hannah was the British Council’s first Director of Digital Innovation in Arts, establishing the institution’s strategy, programme and position on artist-led innovation. Hannah has led arts & technology initiatives in over 45 countries, often in complex international contexts, collaborating with organisations including MIT, University of Tokyo, Science Gallery Bangalore, National Gallery of Fine Art Jordan, CERN, Khoj Studios, and African Digital Heritage to further culturally diverse, artist-centric technological advancement. Hannah represented the UK on UNESCO’s International Year of Quantum Arts & Culture committee, and is a founding member of Utrecht University’s Inclusive AI Lab.
This event is delivered by Science Gallery London and London Quantum Cluster
London Quantum Cluster (LQC) is funded by the Mayor of London and the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund