Selwyn Book Talks: With Professor Chander Velu

Join us for the Easter Term Selwyn Book Talk, featuring Professor Chander Velu (Selwyn College) discussing his new book, The Business of Quantum Technologies: From Theory to Innovation Strategy (Springer, 2025).

In this timely and forward-looking work, Chander Velu explores how quantum technologies are moving beyond theory into real-world application across sectors including healthcare, finance, climate monitoring, and transport. As global investment accelerates, the book offers a clear and accessible framework for understanding how organisations can engage with quantum computing, communication, and sensing technologies.

Bringing together insights from innovation strategy and emerging technologies, The Business of Quantum Technologies examines how institutions navigate uncertainty, adopt new technological paradigms, and position themselves within rapidly evolving ecosystems. It provides both a conceptual and practical lens on what it means to move from scientific breakthrough to scalable impact.

The talk will consist of a short presentation by Professor Velu, followed by discussion and an open Q&A with the audience. Join us for an evening of conversation, insight, and informal exchange in the welcoming surroundings of the Master’s Lodge. The event will conclude with a drinks reception.

Free and open to all members of the Selwyn community and invited guests. Space is limited — please reserve a ticket.

Selwyn Book Talks is a termly College initiative aimed at fostering dialogue around contemporary writing and thought, hosted in an informal and collegial setting.

Location

The event takes place in the Master's Lodge, Selwyn College, Grange Road, CB3 9DQ.

The Selwyn College Porters, located in the Lodge by the main entrance, will be more than happy to help direct you if you have trouble finding it.

The event will start promptly at 6:00pm. We expect the main event to finish by 7:00pm at the latest, the drinks reception will finish at 7:30pm.

If you are arriving by bike, you may lock your bicycles on the railings outside the college Porter's Lodge.

Please note that photographs will be taken during this event.

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