About
As quantum computing advances, today's cryptography grows vulnerable. Q-Ready 25 brings together regional and international experts to explore practical steps toward quantum-safe communication and data storage across Europe and the EuroQCI ecosystem.
The conference will be conducted in English.
Registration
Please fill out the registration form and await a confirmation email before making any travel arrangements. Google form: Register for Q-Ready 25. Registration open till 24th of October.
Program
Program may be subject to changes.
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EuroQCI in the Baltic Sea Region - Session I "From Quantum Threats to Shields: QKD, PQC, and Beyond", Sergejs Kozlovičs, Krišjānis Petručeņa Institute of Mathematics and Computer Science University of Latvia "PIONIER-Q project and network. QCI technologies from user and operator point of view.", Piotr Rydlichowski, Poznan Supercomputing and Networking Center, Researcher "EstQCI -QKD infrastructure development in Estonia", Ingrid Linnas, RIKS, EstQCI project coordinator |
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EuroQCI in the Baltic Sea Region - Session II "NaQCi.fi - QKD deployment and system development in Finland", Kari Seppänen, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, Principal Scientist "Lessons from NQCIS", Pascal Lefebvre, KTH Royal Institute of Technology "Securing the future with commercial quantum-safe solutions", Rihards Mukstiņš, Māris Petrovskis, Tet "5G Use case examples in the LATQN project and insights into PQC in wireless communications", Guntis Ancāns, Electronic Communications Office of Latvia "LatQN deployment results", Kārlis Kurgs, SJSC "Latvia State Radio and Television Center", LatQN project coordinator |
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Industry Spotlight "Transition to a Quantum-Safe Network", Simon Patkovic, ID Quantique "Toshiba Europe - Quantum Safe Networking Solutions", Lee Johnson, Toshiba Europe Limited, Business Development Manager "Pathways to Practical and Functional Quantum Networking", Maurizio Gazzola, Cisco, Director of Optical Architecture "State of the art and future of quantum communication technologies", Simone Capeleto, ThinkQuantum, CEO |
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Beyond Quantum "Contextually Expanded Intelligence Collection", Bernhards Blumbergs, CERT.LV, Operational Technology Security Team leader "Threat Landscape in the Latvian Cyberspace", Baiba Kaskina, CERT.LV, general manager |
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Training
This training provides an in-depth, hands-on introduction to the two main pillars of quantum-safe cryptography: Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) and Quantum Key Distribution (QKD).
In the first session, we explore the current state of PQC, focusing on leading quantum-resistant algorithms. Participants engage in practical exercises using established cryptographic libraries that implement PQC standards.
The second session focuses on the principles and practical integration of QKD into modern communication infrastructures. We demonstrate how QKD enables secure key exchange by leveraging quantum mechanics, with hands-on experience using QKD technology in real-world implementation scenarios.
Designed for cybersecurity professionals, researchers, and engineers seeking practical knowledge and skills for a quantum-secure future.
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Venue
Raiņa bulvāris 29, Centra rajons, Rīga, LV-1050. Google Maps - UL IMCS
Europe/Riga time zone (currently UTC+03:00, will be UTC+02:00 after DST ends on October 26, 2025)
Contact
Elīna Kalniņa, Senior Researcher & Organizer, elina [dot] kalnina [at] lumii [dot] lv
For more contact information, please visit the IMCS website: lumii.lv.