Quantum.Tech Qatar 2025
13 - 15 January, 2025
Marsa Malaz Kempinski, The Pearl – Doha, Qatar
Cryptography and AI Workshop Day
7:30 am - 8:20 am
REGISTRATION AND COFFEE
8:20 am - 8:30 am
Chair’s opening remarks
Sergio Gago -
Managing Director Quantum Computing,
Moodys Analytics
8:30 am - 9:00 am
How can QKD get over the assurance bar?
Andrew Lord -
Senior Manager, Optical Networks and Quantum Research,
BT
This talk will look at major objections to the use of QKD. It will go on to describe the UK-funded QASSURE project which seeks to stand-up an assurance facility, which would ultimately provide assurance and accreditation for QKD equipment
9:00 am - 9:30 am
Session by Arqit
9:30 am - 10:00 am
How are regional oil companies responding to developments in post-quantum cryptography?
Dr Shaheela Banu Abdul Majeed -
Information Security & Compliance Officer,
Kuwait Gulf Oil Company
This session examines how a regional oil company are preparing for quantum threats by adopting post-quantum cryptography. This session will examine early implementation efforts, partnerships, and strategies to safeguard critical infrastructure and data in a post-quantum future.
Dr Shaheela Banu Abdul Majeed
Information Security & Compliance OfficerKuwait Gulf Oil Company
10:00 am - 10:30 am
Cyber security threats in the world of Quantum Computing
Ben Beaston -
Chief Information Security Officer,
Commercial Bank Qatar
As Quantum computing advances, the banking sector faces emerging cybersecurity threats that traditional encryptions may not withstand. This session examines how the latest quantum-resistant technologies can safeguard the financial infrastructure critical to our economy.
10:30 am - 11:00 am
NETWORKING BREAK
11:00 am - 11:30 am
Quantum, AI, Machine Learning all cried wolf
Sergio Gago -
Managing Director Quantum Computing,
Moodys Analytics
In this talk we will explore what is actually possible with QML / Quantum AI, some good results and some disappointing results. And we will detangle what is the reality on what's possible with QML.
11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Quantum-Secure Networks: Multi-Technology Integration to Evolve to a Resilient Architecture
Denis Mandich -
CTO and Co-Founder,
Qrypt
Kevin Chalker - Founder and CEO, Qrypt
Quantum-enabled networks for data centers and applications require the integration of multiple technologies to ensure robust security in the quantum era. As artificial intelligence takes on more responsibility for critical infrastructure, autonomous systems, and cybersecurity, the risks associated with compromised encrypted communications across networks increase significantly. Transitioning to post-quantum cryptography (PQC) is essential for widespread use; however, vital functions cannot afford a single point of failure, such as relying on just one algorithm. The cryptographic architecture of quantum-secure systems must evolve beyond the traditional internet model to include the high resilience and redundancy already used in many cloud environments.
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Deciphering Quantum AI: promise and challenge
Chloe Ai -
Quantum Researcher,
Vodafone
When AI meets quantum computing, what potential can we expect in reality? We will try to decipher this myth from a scientific and industrial perspective.
