{"id":11233,"date":"2024-11-27T10:21:07","date_gmt":"2024-11-27T10:21:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/security\/?post_type=gsma_theme_events&#038;p=11233"},"modified":"2025-03-27T23:28:05","modified_gmt":"2025-03-27T23:28:05","slug":"6th-post-quantum-network-seminar-at-mwc-barcelona-2025","status":"publish","type":"gsma_theme_events","link":"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/security\/gsma_events\/6th-post-quantum-network-seminar-at-mwc-barcelona-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"6th Post Quantum Network Seminar at MWC25 Barcelona"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-watch-seminar-on-demand\">Watch Seminar On-Demand<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-\"><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>                <script src=\"https:\/\/platform.vixyvideo.com\/p\/557\/sp\/55700\/embedIframeJs\/uiconf_id\/23455624\/partner_id\/557\"><\/script>\r\n                <div style=\"padding-bottom: 56.25%; position: relative;\"><div id=\"vixy_player_6a3351053e5f1\" style=\"position:absolute; width:100%; height:100%\"><\/div><\/div>\r\n                <script>\r\n                    kWidget.embed({\r\n                      \"targetId\": \"vixy_player_6a3351053e5f1\",\r\n                      \"wid\": \"_557\",\r\n                      \"uiconf_id\": 23459939,\r\n                      \"flashvars\": {},\r\n                      \"entry_id\": \"0_ubpb9k6a\"\r\n                    });\r\n                <\/script>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-presentation\">Presentation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/security\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/MWCB25-6th-Post-Quantum-Network-Seminar-presentation-slides.pdf\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6th-post-quantum-network-seminar\"><strong>6th Post Quantum Network Seminar<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>6th Post Quantum Network Seminar<\/strong> at MWC Barcelona aims to delve into the rapidly evolving field of Post-quantum cryptography algorithms and their implications for telco technologies. As quantum computers edge closer to becoming a practical reality, the need for robust cryptographic solutions capable of withstanding quantum attacks becomes ever more critical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This seminar will feature leading experts who will discuss the latest advancements in post-quantum algorithms, their implementation challenges and the transition strategies for existing systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Attendees will gain insights into the current state of post-quantum research, the potential impact on various sectors e.g. IoT market and the steps necessary to secure information in the quantum era.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t miss this enlightening and interactive session, that promises to shine a light on the path towards a quantum secure digital future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Agenda:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Session 1:&nbsp;<strong>Welcome and Introduction<\/strong>&nbsp;(5 mins)&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ian Pannel<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;Chief Engineer, <strong>GSMA<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Session 2:<strong> Keynote <\/strong>(10 mins)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Luke Ibbetson &#8211; Head of Group R&amp;D of Vodafone Group and Deputy Chair of PQTN Task Force Deputy <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Session 3:&nbsp;<strong>Post-Quantum Cryptography Adoption Challenges<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211;&nbsp;Case Studies on Implementing Post-Quantum Solutions (25 mins)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moderator:&nbsp;<strong>Kelly Richdale<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;Senior Advisor Quantum Safe Security,<strong> Sandbox AQ<\/strong> and Executive Fellow, <strong>World Economic Forum<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Panelists:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Faye Liu<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;6G Security Chief Researcher,&nbsp;<strong>Huawei<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Laura&nbsp;Iglesias<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;Head of Cyber Security European Markets,&nbsp;<strong>Vodafone<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Arunima Sarkar<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; Thematic Lead, Quantum Technologies,&nbsp;<strong>World Economic Forum<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Anne Leslie&nbsp;<\/strong>&#8211;&nbsp;Cloud Risk &amp; Controls Leader EMEA,&nbsp;<strong>IBM<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Session 4: Q&amp;A (10 mins)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Zygmunt&nbsp;Lozinski<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; Senior Technical Staff Member and Quantum Ambassador,&nbsp;<strong>IBM<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Session 5:&nbsp;<strong>Post-Quantum Cryptography Impact on IoT (Tech Talk)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Benefits and challenges of PQC within IoT frameworks&nbsp;(20 mins)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pa<\/strong><strong>tric<\/strong><strong>i<\/strong><strong>a&nbsp;Diez Mu\u00f1oz<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;Global Head of Network IT Platforms and Client Devices Security,&nbsp;<strong>Telefonica<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Simon Bryden<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;Senior Manager, Consulting Systems Engineering,&nbsp;<strong>Fortinet&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Session 6:&nbsp;<strong>Post-Quantum Cryptography Impact on Financial Sector<\/strong>&nbsp;(20 mins)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mark Carney<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; Head of Quantum for Cybersecurity Research,&nbsp;<strong>Bank of Santander<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Financial Services are in a unique situation compared to other areas of CNI; on the one hand, we have to maintain all of our b2b and retail services that have been established often over a period of decades, but simultaneously keep our practices up to date for both regulatory&nbsp;and competitive reasons. 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