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Accelerating Quantum and Quantum-Safe Readiness

Quantum computers are expected to unlock immense operational and research potential, but can also pose risks to many of the encryption algorithms used to secure the digital economy. In this session, Federal leaders working on these issues will uncover new insights on harnessing the anticipated benefits of quantum computing and quantum acceleration, while also mitigating the potential risks with quantum-safe technologies. We’ll explore how Federal organizations can modernize their enterprises for the quantum era.

Session Speakers

Ray Harishankar
IBM Fellow, Quantum Safe
IBM Research
mhayduk
Deputy Director, Information Directorate
Air Force Research Laboratory
Dr. Garfield Jones
Associate Chief, Strategic Technology
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
Dr. Edward J. Mays
Deputy Assistant Commissioner, Infrastructure and Support Services, Chief Enterprise Infrastructure Officer, and Portfolio Acquisition Executive, Office of Information and Technology
U.S. Customs and Border Protection