Quantum Key Distribution – The Future of Cryptography
Time: 16:30 -18:00
Room: CCB Focke-Wulf-Saal
Format: Panel Discussion
Organizer

Tom VERGOOSSEN
Research Assistant, Centre for Quantum Technologies
Quantum Key Distribution – The Future of Cryptography
Cyber-security is set to be challenged by the advent of quantum computing requiring encryption methods with forward security to be implemented now rather than later. Satellite Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) is a method of delivering provably secure encryption keys globally. Information is encoded in the quantum properties of light such that any eavesdropping can be detected. During a panel discussion key stakeholders in the field will share their visions for the future of cyber-security.
Speakers

Alexander LING
Associate Professor / Principal Investigator Space-Grade Quantum Optics, Centre for Quantum Technologies

Liao SHENGKAI
Senior Designer Micius Satellite System, University of Science and Technology of China

Harald WEINFURTER
Professor of Experimental Quantum Physics, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München

David MITLYNG
Chief Operating Officer, S15 Space Systems, Quantum-safe Communications

Paolo BIANCO
Manager Global R&T, Airbus Defence and Space

Heike POIGNAND
Market Development Quartz QKD Program, SES Networks