TNMOC & LMS International Conference: Turing’s Legacy and the Future of Computing

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TNMOC and London Mathematical Society Announce Major 3-Day International Conference: Turing’s Legacy and the Future of Computing

BLETCHLEY, UK – The National Museum of Computing (TNMOC), in partnership with the London Mathematical Society (LMS), has announced a landmark three-day international conference: Computable 90.

Taking place from 16–18 September 2026 within the Fellowship Auditorium at the historic Bletchley Park, this summit marks 90 years since Alan Turing’s 1936 paper “On Computable Numbers” changed the course of human history. The event will bring together the world’s most influential mathematicians, philosophers, and computer scientists to discuss how Turing’s original logic continues to define the technological landscape of the 21st century.

The Global Importance of Computable 90

This three-day event is the flagship launch for Computable90, a year-long programme celebrating the foundational theories of modern computing. With speakers arriving from the USA, Argentina, New Zealand, and across the UK, the conference will explore the direct line between Turing’s 1936 concepts and current advancements in Artificial Intelligence, logic, and hardware innovation.

Empowering the Next Generation: Early Career Researcher Bursaries


Recognising the critical importance of future leadership in the field, TNMOC and LMS are proud to announce that the Early Career Researcher (ECR) channel is now officially open for bursary applications.

These bursaries offer emerging academics and researchers a unique opportunity to attend this high-level summit. Successful applicants will engage directly in high-level discussions with world-leading thinkers, exploring the enduring influence of Turing’s work in a setting where those theories were once put into world-changing practice.

Applications are open now, and early career professionals are encouraged to apply to be part of this historic academic dialogue.

A Historic Venue for a Modern Milestone


TNMOC is delighted to be partnering with the Bletchley Park Trust in delivering the conference. The conference will take place at the Bletchley Park Fellowship Auditorium providing an iconic setting for these discussions. Delegates will have the opportunity to explore Bletchley Park as well as The National Museum of Computing.  The Bletchley connection links the theoretical genius of Turing’s 1936 paper to the physical site that saw the birth of modern computing, creating an unparalleled environment for academic exchange.

Event Information & Applications

  • Event: Computable 90 Conference (3-Day Event)

  • Dates: 16–18 September 2026

  • Partnership: The National Museum of Computing & London Mathematical Society

  • Venue: Bletchley Park Fellowship Auditorium, Bletchley, MK3 6DS

  • ECR Bursaries: Now open for applications. 

For full details, registration, and bursary applications, please visit: Conference Details 

Sir Dermot Turing, trustee of The National Museum of Computing said: “I am thrilled that we are able to organise this conference. Ninety years ago, the London Mathematical Society published Alan Turing’s first paper, which transformed thinking about the foundations of mathematics and itself brought computer science into being. Thanks to the LMS we have been able to bring together the world’s leading thinkers on Turing’s ideas to debate their ongoing relevance today. Hosting these international minds in the Bletchley Park Fellowship Auditorium creates a powerful link between Turing’s 1936 theories and the technological reality of 2026. We are particularly proud that our bursary scheme will allow the next generation of mathematicians and Computer scientists  to be part of this extraordinary journey.”

Professor Mark Chaplain, President of the London Mathematical Society, said: "This international conference is a very important event. We are bringing together the acknowledged experts on Alan Turing's first and foremost academic paper from all over the world. The 90th Anniversary of its publication - by the LMS - brings an exceptional opportunity to explain and explore how the ideas prompted by Turing's work continue to influence our thinking today. It is particularly appropriate to hold this conference in a venue so closely associated with Turing's achievements during World War 2 and in computing."

Mark Chaplain holds the Gregory Chair of Applied Mathematics at the University of St Andrews and is the current President of the London Mathematical Society. His research centres on the mathematical modelling of cancer growth and treatment.

Iain Standen, CEO of Bletchley Park Trust, said: “The Bletchley Park Trust is delighted to be the host venue for Computable 90; a celebration of Alan Turing’s extraordinary legacy, and the ideas he proposed that have helped shape today's world. This conference is an opportunity to recognise the foundational importance of Turing’s 1936 paper and reinforces Bletchley Park’s enduring role as a place where past, present and future converge. 

Bletchley Park is a place where visitors from across the globe come to explore remarkable stories, to engage with the human ingenuity behind them, and to reflect on their continuing relevance in society today. Being able to share this living heritage with leading scholars, early career researchers and the public alike is at the very heart of our mission, and we look forward to welcoming delegates to this exciting event.”

Notes for Editors

About the London Mathematical Society (LMS):

Founded in 1865, the London Mathematical Society is the UK’s learned society for mathematics, with members in the UK and internationally. Its mission is to promote, disseminate and advance mathematics, including by funding the advancement of mathematical knowledge, encouraging research and collaboration, celebrating achievement through prizes and lectures, and publishing and disseminating research. It works collaboratively with other mathematical bodies worldwide.