SQuaD Workshop on Quantum Communication 

Is QKD Technology Ready to Become a Standard for Secure Communications?

Current security solutions face significant challenges as technology advances and cyber threats become more sophisticated. Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) promises a new paradigm of security, but is QKD technology ready to become a standard for secure communications?

Join us for an engaging workshop where we delve into the latest advancements in QKD technology, explore evolving certification processes, and identify gaps for future QKD deployment. This event offers a unique opportunity to engage with thought leaders, gain valuable insights, and network with peers at the forefront of secure communications, fostering meaningful connections and collaborations. Whether you’re a cybersecurity professional, an optical communications expert, or simply someone deeply invested in the future of secure communications, this workshop will provide the knowledge and connections you need to stay ahead.

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with leading experts and innovators in the field of quantum communications.

Meeting details:
Date: Sunday, 22 Sep 2024
Venue: Congress Center Messe Frankfurt at ECOC 2024
RSVP required.

Sign up and serve yourself one of the limited seats. Let’s forge the path forward together!

Attention: All Participants need to be registered also at the ECOC 2024 conference website, either as full participant or Workshop Only – Conference Website.

Agenda:

• Intro
  • Haissam Hanafi | Quantum Technology Manager | QBN
  • Linus Krieg | Coordinator SQuaD | PTB

• Industry Perspective
  Leading QKD manufacturers will share insights on what makes their QKD solutions unique and ready for deployment.
  • Kevin Füchsel | CEO | Quantum Optics Jena | Entanglement-based key distribution – a versatile tool for multi-party networks
  • Anna Beata Kalisz Hedegaard | CEO | QuantumPrime | Entanglement Links for Secure Communication
  • Henning Weier | CEO | Quantum Space Systems GmbH | Status of QKD component development
  • Imran Khan | CEO | KEEQuant

• QKD Certification
  Key players in the certification process will provide updates on their progress and how they are advancing certification beyond the current standards.
  • Arnold Abromeit | Senior IT Security Evaluator | TÜV Informationstechnik GmbH | QuNET+BlueCert – Progress and Future Gains
  • Florian Fröwis | Business Development Quantum-Safe Solutions | ID Quantique

• QKD Readiness – Gap Analysis for Future QKD Deployment
  A panel of experts will discuss the current state of QKD deployment, examining key challenges and exploring potential opportunities for the future. Attendees will have the opportunity to interact with the panelists, ask questions, and engage in meaningful discussions.
  • Moderator:
    • Haissam Hanafi | QBN
  • Panelist:
    • Anna Beata Kalisz Hedegaard | QuantumPrime
    • Arnold Abromeit | TÜV Informationstechnik GmbH
    • Florian Fröwis | ID Quantique
    • Imran Khan | KEEQuant

This workshop is organized in the framework of the SQuaD Project by QBN.

SQuaD is the umbrella project quantum communication Germany funded by the BMBF. Further information on SQuaD, its goals, and activities can be found on the project website.