CAS x Moth
Monday 12th October 2026, 18:00 - 19:30
BCS Moorgate, London
How might the history of computer art help us understand the emerging possibilities of quantum creativity? Join Sean Clark from the Computer Arts Society (CAS) and James Wootton, Chief Science Officer at Moth, for a conversation exploring the relationship between computing, artistic experimentation and emerging quantum technologies. This event is part of Qiskit Fall Fest 2026.
Session Format
Sean will reflect on the history of computer art and how artists have engaged with computational technologies over the past six decades, while James will introduce Moth's work at the intersection of quantum computing and the creative industries.
Together, they'll consider how past developments in computer art might inform new approaches to quantum creativity and what the future of creative practice with quantum technologies might look like.
The session will combine short presentations, an informal discussion and an opportunity for audience questions.
Running Order
Introduction (5 minutes)
We’ll briefly introduce both speakers and situate the session within the wider Qiskit Fall Fest programme.
Computer Arts Society (20–25 minutes)
An introduction to the history of computer art and useful precedents for thinking about quantum creative practice today.
James Wootton (30–35 minutes)
An introduction to Moth, its work and perspective on the current quantum landscape.
Conversation (15 minutes)
An informal conversation across the history, present and possible futures of creative computation.
Audience Q&A (15 minutes)
We’ll finish by opening the conversation to questions from the audience.
Speakers
Sean Clark, Computer Arts Society (CAS)
An artist and researcher working with digital and computational art, and Chair of the Computer Arts Society.
Who Can Attend?
Open to students, artists, designers, technologists, researchers and members of the public. No previous experience of quantum computing is required.
About Qiskit Fall Fest 2026
Qiskit Fall Fest is a global series of events supported by IBM Quantum, bringing communities together to explore quantum computing through workshops, talks and hands-on experimentation.
Hosted by the Creative Computing Institute (CCI) at University of the Arts London (UAL), Creative Quantum is a programme running from 5 October to 30 November 2026. Through talks, practical workshops and collaborative experiments, the programme explores the relationship between quantum technologies, art, design and creative practice.
Developed in collaboration with Moth and the Computer Arts Society, the programme brings together artists, researchers, technologists and students to consider how quantum computing might inform new creative approaches, while opening up wider conversations about its social and cultural implications.
Find the full programme at: https://tinyurl.com/cciquantum
About the Organisers and Partners
UAL Creative Computing Institute (CCI) is an interdisciplinary institute at University of the Arts London, bringing together creative practice, computer science and emerging technologies through teaching, research and collaboration.
Moth is a quantum technology company developing tools and applications that connect quantum computing with creative industries, including music, gaming and digital experiences.
Computer Arts Society (CAS) is a specialist group of BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT. Founded in 1968, CAS supports the development of computer-based art and brings together artists, technologists and researchers interested in the relationship between computing and creative practice.
IBM Quantum develops quantum computing hardware, software and educational resources, including Qiskit, an open-source software development kit for quantum computing.