Post Quantum Cryptography Readiness, Standardisation and Migration

The 8th Post-Quantum Network Seminar will explore the essential state of readiness for post-quantum cryptography (PQC) standards and their profound implications for the mobile industry. With the rapid advancements in quantum computing, traditional cryptographic algorithms face significant challenges, making it crucial for all sectors that rely on secure communications to take proactive steps.

This seminar promises to deliver valuable insights into the latest developments in PQC standardisation, featuring remarkable progress from esteemed organisations like NIST, 3GPP, IETF, and ETSI. Our panel of experts will thoughtfully discuss the challenges of integrating PQC into existing mobile infrastructure—covering everything from hardware to software and network protocols—while equipping you with actionable strategies for a smooth transition.

You’ll come away with critical knowledge about the timelines for adopting new standards, potential interoperability issues, and what these mean for regulatory compliance. We’ll emphasize the importance of collaboration and investment in research, which are vital for crafting resilient, scalable, and future-ready mobile security solutions.

This seminar is vital for technology leaders, security professionals, and policymakers alike to gain the insights you need to assess your organisation's preparedness for post-quantum era and to be at the forefront of securing a quantum-safe future.

Agenda:

15:00 - 15:03  Welcome and Introduction

• presented by Yolanda Sanz, Head of Working Groups, GSMA

15:03 - 15:20 PQTN Updates presented by:

• Lory Thorpe, Chair of PQTN Task Force and Senior Strategy Advisor, IBM
• Luke Ibbetson, Co-Chair of PQTN Task Force and Group Research and Development Director, Vodafone Group

15:20 - 15:45 [Keynote 1] Cryptographic resilience in the era of quantum (and AI)

• presented by Prof. Michele Mosca, CEO, evolutionQ and Professor, University of Waterloo

15:45 - 16:00 [Keynote 2] Preparing for a Quantum Secure Future

 presented by Ultan Mulligan, Chief Service Office, ETSI

16:00 - 16:15 [Keynote 3] Setting the Post Quantum Cryptography direction for 3GPP

• presented by Stawros Orkopoulos, Senior Staff Standisation Specialist, DMTS, Nokia

16:15 - 16:35 [Keynote 4] Practical PQC Transition: Risk, Dependencies, and Execution - 

• presented by Jaime Gómez García, Global Head of Quantum Threat Program, Santander

16:35 - 17:00 Panel Discussion

Speakers:

• Wee Sain Koh, Cluster Director of Engineering, Infocomm Media Development Authority
• Faye Liu, Chief Researcher of 6G, Huawei International
• Nir Halachmi, Product and Innovation, AT&T
• Jinglei Liu, Vice President, China Mobile

Moderated by: Zygmunt Lozinski, Senior Technical Staff Member and Quantum Ambassador, IBM

17:00 - 17:05  Closing

• presented by Yolanda Sanz, Head of Working Groups, GSMA