DigiCert has unveiled the speaker lineup for its upcoming World Quantum Readiness Day, which will be held virtually on 26th September 2024. Announced just before RSAC 2024, this event offers a valuable opportunity for organisations to acquire strategies that will help them prepare for the challenges and opportunities of the quantum era.
“Quantum computing is transforming the landscape of digital security, and we are excited to help organisations prepare for the security challenges a quantum future present,” said Amit Sinha, CEO of DigiCert. “We are thrilled to bring together such an esteemed group of experts to share their insights and help guide the industry toward a more secure quantum future.”
The event will feature an impressive array of speakers, including:
- Peter Shor, Professor of Applied Mathematics at MIT and creator of Shor’s Algorithm
- Dr. Taher Elgamal, cryptographer, entrepreneur, the “Father of SSL,” and Partner at Evolution Equity Partners
- Bob Sutor, Quantum Technologist and Vice President at the Futurum Group
- Reza Nejabati, Head of Quantum Research at Cisco
- Arfan Sabar, EMEA Cyber Security Services Encryption & Quantum-Safe Services Leader at IBM
- Jim Goodman, cryptography expert and Co-Founder and CTO at Crypto4A
- Dr. Marc Manzano, cryptography expert and General Manager at SandboxAQ
- Tom Patterson, Managing Director for Emerging Technology Security at Accenture
- Colin Soutar, Global Quantum Cyber Readiness Leader at Deloitte
- Andy Regenscheid, Chief of the Cryptographic Technology Group at NIST Computer Security Division
The panels will be moderated by Kristina Ayanian from Nasdaq, along with Avesta Hojjati and Brian Trzupek from DigiCert.
During the event, the 2024 Quantum Readiness Awards will be presented to honour organisations that are at the forefront of quantum preparedness. These trailblazers are setting the benchmark for what it means to be quantum-ready, demonstrating a deep understanding of the challenges posed by quantum computing.
The judges for the Quantum Readiness Awards include:
- Hugh Thompson, Chairman of RSAC
- Bill Newhouse, Cybersecurity Engineer & Project Lead at the National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence, NIST
- Dr. Ali El Kaafarani, CEO of PQShield
- Alan Shimel, CEO of TechStrong Group
- Blair Canavan, Director of Alliances – PQC Portfolio at Thales
- Tim Hollebeek, Industry Technology Strategist at DigiCert
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