small scale, big impact, twenty years of discovery at the nanoscale
The LCN brings together researchers from King’s College London, UCL and Imperial College London to tackle major challenges in healthcare, sustainability and transformative technologies.
Join us at our 20th anniversary events to celebrate two decades of LCN researchers and their discoveries.
Suitable for scientists, industry and policymakers
This special anniversary symposium will bring together researchers, students, alumni, industry partners, supporters and members of the wider community for a day of talks, discussion and celebration.
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Date: 9 September 2026
๐ Time: 09:30โ16:30 (celebration until 19:00)
๐ Location: Bush House Auditorium, Kingโs College London, WC2B 4PJ (enter through the arcade)
Alongside research talks and panel discussions, the event will showcase the people, partnerships and discoveries that have shaped LCN over the last 20 years, while looking ahead to the opportunities and challenges of the decades to come. The day will conclude with an anniversary drinks reception.
Register for the anniversary symposium
The agenda for the day is below.
Suitable for all
Quantum Leaps & Nano Wonders welcomes everyone to discover the fascinating worlds of nano and quantum technologies, and to meet the researchers making them happen.ย
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Date: 10 September 2026
๐ Time: 17:00-20:00
๐ Location: Imperial College Main Entrance, Exhibition Rd, South Kensington, London, SW7 2AZ
Through talks, demonstrations, exhibits, and hands-on activities, you will have the opportunity to explore cutting-edge science and learn how nanoscale discoveries are shaping future technologies. ย Together, weโll celebrate the people, ideas and discoveries that have shaped the LCNโs first 20 years and look forward to the next generation of breakthroughs.
Register for Quantum Leaps & Nano Wonders
20th ANNIVERSARY SYMPOSIUM AGENDAย
09:30 – 10:00 – Arrivals
10:00 – 10:20 – Welcome from the LCN Directors & 20 Years of LCN
10:20 – 11:20 – Healthcare – Life Matter Interface
11:20 – 11:40 – Coffee Break
11:40 – 12:40 – Planet Care – Sustainable Futures
13:40 – 14:40 – ICT & Quantum – Transforming Technologies
14:40 – 15:00 – Coffee Break
12:40 – 13:40 – Networking lunch + posters session
15:00 – 15:45 – LCN Alumni: 20 Years of People and Careers
15:45 – 16:30 -The Next 20 Years of LCN
16:30 – 18:30 – Anniversary drinks reception and celebration
