WG Quantum for Defence & Security - Kickoff Meeting

QBN WG Quantum for Defence & Security: Kickoff meeting

QBN Working Group Quantum for Defence (WG QDS) is holding its inaugural meeting in the run-up to the Munich Security Conference. It will bring together key players and decision makers from the defence and quantum industry, public sector and military. Get up to speed on the state of play in quantum x defence, benefit from valuable networking opportunities, and help shape the implementation of the WG QDS strategy for measurable benefit for your business and real impact on our security and sovereignty.

The QBN WG Quantum for Defence & Security (WG QDS) aims for Quantum Readiness of the Defence & Security Sector – for strategic superiority and its own benefit – and ultimately for the wider economy and society when quantum becomes even more commercially available.

Agenda

• Opening remarks
• WG QDS Strategy & Setting the Scene
  • Quantum technologies in the current NATO/EU context
  • Updates on what is ready now and what requires coordinated action
  • Adoption roadmaps – field testing, integration, procurement timelines, skills and infrastructure
• Interactive Workshop: Capabilities Assessment
• International Panel: European and transatlantic perspectives on scaling quantum for defence and resilience
• Practical info session: what can be done now (testing, funding, open calls)
• Next Steps: Setting the Working Group’s annual workplan

QBN WG QDS kickoff is by-invitation-only and registration is mandatory!
Please indicate your interest in participating by booking a ticket; we’ll get back to you shortly. Please bring your ID to be able to enter the venue.

Plan your Defence & Security week in Munich – events are by-invitation-only:

1. QBN WG Quantum for Defence & Security: Kickoff Meeting
2. NATO DIANA Defence and Security Days
3. German Defence Innovation Day  *incl. QBN WG QDS Session & QBN WG QDS booth representing the WG and its members
4. Munich Security Conference