Munich, Singapore, 22 April 2025 — The Quantum Business Network (QBN), the leading global industry network for quantum technologies, is proud to announce its strategic partnership with GITEX ASIA 2025, the highly anticipated inaugural Asian edition of GITEX GLOBAL—the largest tech show in the world. Taking place from 23–25 April 2025 at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore, GITEX ASIA is set to become Asia’s largest and most global tech, startup, and digital investments event, bringing together over 700 tech companies, 400+ startups, and 250+ investors from more than 60 countries. QBN’s partnership with GITEX ASIA supports our ongoing efforts in building a resilient and thriving global quantum economy. The announcement comes alongside the launch of QBN’s new Asia-Pacific chapter, QBN APAC, a pivotal expansion designed to bridge the rapidly growing APAC quantum landscape with QBN’s established European quantum community, recognised for its technological excellence, industry-driven innovation, and cross-sector collaboration. As a bridge between Europe’s thriving quantum ecosystem and the rapidly growing Asia-Pacific landscape, QBN’s presence at GITEX ASIA offers a unique gateway for companies, investors, and even policymakers to access global opportunities and collaborations. Through its strategic insights, global connections, and proven track record of fostering deep-tech collaboration, QBN supports stakeholders in navigating the quantum landscape—from identifying growth opportunities and accelerating go-to-market strategies, to forming cross-border partnerships and securing investment. Exclusive Benefit for QBN Members: As part of their membership, QBN members enjoy an exclusive 50% discount on GITEX ASIA tickets. This is an excellent opportunity to join us at the event, explore business opportunities, discover collaboration potential, and forge meaningful connections with the global quantum community. We invite you to visit the QBN booth and be part of this exciting event. If you have any questions, contact us! For more information on the event, visit GITEX ASIA or Connect with Us. Get Your Ticket: GITEX ASIA – Register to Visit Social LinkedIn Instagram YouTube X  #GITEXASIA

As advances in quantum computing accelerate, the cryptographic systems that protect today’s digital infrastructure are becoming increasingly vulnerable. In response, the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has outlined a clear roadmap to help organisations transition to post-quantum cryptography (PQC) by 2035. This roadmap sets expectations for preparation, action, and long-term transformation across sectors.  Starting Now: Discovery and Planning  Organisations are expected to begin by identifying where cryptography is used, which systems are at risk, and which assets are most critical. By 2028, all organisations should have completed this discovery phase and built an initial migration plan—highlighting priorities, supplier dependencies, and areas needing investment.  Early Migration and Continuous Refinement  From 2028 to 2031, high-priority systems—those handling sensitive or business-critical data—should be migrated first. During this phase, plans will need to adapt as suppliers update their products and standards evolve. Testing and validation are essential to ensure PQC is implemented correctly and not falling back to older, vulnerable cryptography.  Metrics such as adoption rates across systems and services will help track progress and highlight where additional work is needed.  Sector-Specific Challenges  Sectors like finance and telecoms are expected to lead early PQC adoption, thanks to their global exposure and common standards. Sectors with operational technology (OT), like energy and manufacturing, will face more complex migrations due to legacy systems, limited device upgradeability, and physical constraints.  Industrial control systems (ICS) need particular attention, with secure remote access and data integrity being top priorities. PQC planning must be tightly aligned with OT/IT integration and long-term infrastructure upgrades.  PQC Readiness: Where Are We Now?  The foundations for PQC are already in place. In 2024, NIST standardised the core algorithms: ML-KEM for encryption, and ML-DSA and SLH-DSA for digital signatures. Vendors are now building products around these standards.  Some browsers and cloud services already support PQC in hybrid modes—combining quantum-safe and traditional encryption—but universal standards for protocols like TLS are still under development and expected by 2027–2028.  Special cases like WebPKI and legacy ICS protocols will require more than just swapping algorithms—they may need new architectures entirely. Flexibility in planning is key to managing these uncertainties.  Looking to 2035: A Mandatory Secure Digital Future  The NCSC expects most systems to be quantum-safe by 2035. Organisations are encouraged to:  Complete a full discovery phase by 2028 to assess which services need to be updated to PQC  Finish early migrations by 2031  Fully complete migration by 2035 of all systems, services and products  The transition to PQC will be global and unavoidable. Starting early reduces cost, disruption, and security risk—and positions organisations as leaders in a secure quantum future.  The UK’s PQC roadmap offers a clear and actionable framework for navigating the transition to quantum-secure cryptography. It highlights the need for early engagement, cross-sector collaboration, strong asset visibility, and ongoing assurance.  At QBN, we help enterprises and governments to become quantum ready, defining a clear strategy addressing the threat and leveraging the potential of quantum computing and developing a proof-of-concept (PoC). QBN’s holistic approach to quantum-readiness, its deep expertise and global network ensure the best preparation you can get for a secure digital future.  Act now and be safe tomorrow!  Read the full NSCS roadmap: Timelines for migration to post-quantum cryptography – NCSC.GOV.UK 

On World Quantum Day, we celebrate the groundbreaking progress in quantum technologies and recognise the global efforts advancing the field. We are proud to highlight the contributions of our QBN members, who play a vital role in driving innovation, shaping the ecosystem, and expanding the frontiers of quantum computing, sensing, and communication. As quantum technologies continue to evolve, the potential to transform sectors such as healthcare, energy, and cybersecurity grows stronger. The momentum in research, investments, and strategic partnerships is paving the way for a quantum-powered world. Thank you to everyone who is helping drive this transformation. We invite you to join the QBN community and be part of the journey as we continue to push the boundaries of quantum technology.

After the overwhelming success of QBN in Europe, we’re taking the next step to connect the vibrant quantum ecosystems of Europe and Asia Pacific regions and launch the QBN Asia Pacific chapter: QBN APAC.   This expansion strengthens QBN’s presence in one of the world’s most dynamic regions for quantum technologies and contributes to our mission to build a resilient and thriving global quantum economy.  Through QBN APAC, we will deliver even more value to our existing and new members, by:  Bridging the quantum ecosystems of Asia Pacific and Europe  Foster the trialogue between industry, science and politics in the Asia Pacific region  Accelerate technological advancements, commercialisation, and industry adoption  Drive the growth and competitiveness of the global quantum economy    “The extension of QBN into Asia Pacific is a key step toward connecting the quantum ecosystems of Europe and APAC to drive continuous adoption and growth. I’m very pleased to welcome Raghunath Koduvayur to the QBN team as our APAC Lead.” — Johannes Verst, CEO & Founder of QBN  We look forward to the growth and opportunities QBN Asia Pacific will bring to our members and the quantum community at large. Together, we will continue to drive innovation and shape the future of quantum technologies across Asia Pacific, Europe, and beyond.  Explore the QBN Membership Benefits and accelerate your quantum journey today!  Learn more about QBN Asia Pacific on our dedicated QBN APAC page.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.