European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) and the Institute for Quantum Computing are thrilled to organize the 2026 edition of the ETSI/IQC Quantum Safe Cryptography Conference.
The conference is travelling to Ottawa (Canada) and will be hosted by Carleton University, on 16 to 18 June 2026.
We rely on cryptography and other cyber technologies every day to protect our data and secure our digital infrastructures. As progress toward a cryptographically relevant quantum computer advances, we are running out of time to transition to quantum-safe technologies. This is a continually evolving and complex journey and much remains to be understood and navigated.
Designed for members of the business, government, and research communities with a stake in cryptographic standardisation, this forward-looking conference facilitates the knowledge exchange and collaboration on securing cyber infrastructures and business practices against the challenges of quantum computing.
The conference will showcase both new developments from industry and government and cutting-edge potential solutions coming out of the most recent research.
Attending this event is the perfect opportunity to determine your next steps, learn from experts and network with others going through the transition to quantum-safe digital infrastructure. You will encounter the latest research in an actionable way that is tailored to your needs, with specific tracks for both executives and technical experts.
Conference topics
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Global perspectives from international governments and regional bodies on quantum-safe technologies.
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Quantum-Safe Cryptography including novel applications, proof-of-concept and deployments in software or hardware.
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Quantum Key Distribution including lessons learned from current deployments, QKD in space and integration with QSC.
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Standardisation, regulation, and certification of quantum-safe technologies such as QSC and QKD, including legal perspectives and cost analysis.
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Real-world examples of migration to quantum-safe digital infrastructure, including challenges, costs, impacts, and lessons learned.
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Industry perspectives and experiences including finance, telecommunication, energy and other critical sectors.
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Advances in quantum-safe research and development, for example hybrid key agreements or advanced primitives, quantum-safe protocols, digital identity and zero trust, symmetric key infrastructures, open-source software, or implementations on constrained hardware.
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Recent advancements in cryptanalysis or side-channel attacks.
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Cryptographic agility in both hardware and software, including examples of strategies, approaches, and tools to help achieve it