Dubai, The United Arab Emirates – As quantum computing rapidly evolves, transforming industries and presenting new challenges to cybersecurity, understanding its current capabilities and applications has become essential. The QInnovision Consortium’s UAE Quantum Industry Day, co-organized by Vernewell Group and the Center for Quantum and Topological Systems (CQTS) at New York University, NYU Abu Dhabi, is a pivotal event that addresses these challenges. Taking place on December 16, 2024, this session features ID Quantique (IDQ), a global leader in quantum-safe security and detection systems.
This event is part of the Quantum Technology Adoption Program (QTAP), an initiative aimed at accelerating the integration of quantum technologies across critical industries and positioning the UAE as a global leader in quantum innovation.
Spotlight on ID Quantique: Pioneers in Quantum-Safe Security
Founded in Geneva, Switzerland, in 2001, ID Quantique (IDQ) is renowned for its groundbreaking advancements in quantum-safe cryptography and detection systems. With a mission to ensure the long-term protection of data and critical communications, IDQ serves governments, enterprises, and research institutions in more than 60 countries.
Core Innovations by ID Quantique Include:
- Quantum-Safe Security: By incorporating quantum key distribution (QKD) into network encryption solutions, IDQ ensures sensitive data remains protected against the future threats of quantum computing.
- Random Number Generators: Leveraging quantum physics, IDQ produces industry-leading random number generators essential for applications in security, simulations, and gaming.
- Quantum Detection Systems: IDQ offers state-of-the-art photon counting and photonic sensing solutions used in diverse fields, including quantum physics, communications, defense, and material sciences.
With over two decades of expertise, ID Quantique has consistently set global benchmarks in quantum technologies, playing a key role in addressing the cybersecurity challenges posed by the advent of quantum computing.
Empowering Industries Through Awareness and Action
The UAE Quantum Industry Day is designed to educate and equip participants with a deep understanding of quantum technologies, their current applications, and their transformative potential across industries.
This workshop is a pivotal opportunity to understand the growing quantum threat and its profound implications for sensitive data. Attendees will explore how quantum technology challenges traditional encryption methods, posing new risks to critical systems and information security. By exploring global best practices, the session highlights how forward-thinking organizations and governments are addressing these challenges through quantum-resilient strategies.
Participants will gain practical insights into cutting-edge technologies and actionable solutions designed to bolster organizational resilience and future-proof critical infrastructure against quantum-era threats.
The workshop offers an engaging experience, providing participants with:
- In-Depth Presentations: A detailed exploration of the quantum cybersecurity landscape, examining both the challenges and opportunities it presents.
- Global Use Cases: Real-world examples of successful quantum-resilient strategies implemented by leading organizations and governments.
- Practical Roadmaps: Clear guidance on integrating quantum-resilient measures into critical operations, equipping attendees with the tools to mitigate emerging risks and harness the transformative potential of quantum technologies.
Malak Trabelsi Loeb, Founder of Vernewell Group and Leader of the QInnovision Consortium, emphasized:
“The UAE Quantum Industry Day reflects our commitment to fostering meaningful conversations and delivering practical insights that empower leaders to embrace quantum technologies confidently.”
Building Toward the Quantum Innovation Summit 2025
The UAE Quantum Industry Day series is an integral part of the Quantum Technology Adoption Program (QTAP) and serves as a critical stepping stone toward the Quantum Innovation Summit 2025. Scheduled for February 25–27, 2025, at The H Hotel, Dubai, the Summit will convene global stakeholders to shape the future of quantum technologies and their integration into industries worldwide.
Each Industry Day builds on the momentum of fostering collaboration, innovation, and practical adoption, ensuring the UAE remains a hub for quantum excellence.
Event Details
📅 Date: December 16, 2024
📍 Location: New York University Abu Dhabi
This transformative event offers unparalleled insights into the evolving landscape of quantum-safe solutions and their impact on cybersecurity and industry resilience.
🔗 Register Now to secure your place and join us in shaping the quantum future.
The Quantum Industry Day is part of QTAP’s Industry Quantum Day series, which will continue to deliver monthly engagements that deepen understanding and facilitate quantum adoption. Each session builds on the last, ensuring sustained progress toward Vernewell Group and CQTS’s shared vision of advancing quantum innovation.
By leveraging IBM Quantum’s expertise and the strategic vision of QTAP, the QInnovision Consortium is fostering an ecosystem where quantum technologies can thrive, empowering industries to innovate and excel.
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