March Workshop
Supporting Program ESA Quantum Satellite Networks Workshop 2025
In conjunction with European Space Agencies’ QUANTUM NETWORKS 2025 workshop in Vienna, QURIOS offers a comprehensive training program. The workshops aim at people interested in Quantum Communication Technologies and require no prior knowledge of the field, but interest and expertise in related topics. We focus on use cases and real-world scenarios. The participants are invited to contribute their own background, creating an interdisciplinary encounter.
Stakeholder Workshop: Quantum Safe Communication
Understanding the Strategic Impact of Quantum Cryptography
March 4th 2025
in-person • Location: Vienna • Price: 950,- Euro incl. VAT
13:00-15:00: Technology Assessment
- How are we currently protecting data?
- When do we expect Quantum Computers to crack classical encryption?
- What happens in our IT infrastructure then?
- When is the time to act?
- What is QKD?
- What can be done with QKD (and what not)?
- Use Cases
15:00-15:30: Coffee Break
15:30-17:30: Implementation Strategies
- Experiences of organizations with deploying QKD
- Where are we with standards and certificates?
- Roadmap to quantum-safe cryptography at EU and ESA
- Impact of the EU NIS2 directive
- NSA and NATO recommendations
- Impact of QKD on business operations
Quantum Safe Communication for Engineers
In-Depth, Hands-On Training in Quantum Key Distribution Technologies
March 3rd & 4th 2025
in-person • Location: Vienna • Price: 1750,- Euro incl. VAT • Complimentary Lunch & Coffee Breaks
Day 1: Cryptography and Quantum Technologies
08:00-09:00: Reception and Morning Coffee
09:00-12:00: Quantum Information Technologies
- Introduction to Classical Cryptography
- Principles of Quantum Information
- The Physics behind it
- How Quantum Computing Kills Classical Cryptography
- Timelines for a Transition to Quantum Safe Cryptography
12:00-13:00: Lunch Break
13:00-15:00: Quantum Key Distribution
- Fundamental Protocols for QKD: Advantages and Drawbacks
- Free Space and Fiber-Based QKD
- Quantum Networks
- Technical Implementations of QKD
15:00-15:30: Coffee Break
15:30-17:00: Hands-On QKD
Day 2: Quantum Keys in the Real World
09:00-11:00: Technical Aspects
- Standardization and Certification
- User Perspective
- Attack Scenarios
11:00-11:30: Coffee Break
11:30-13:00: Implementation
- Experiences with Deploying QKD
- Post-Quantum Cryptography
- Interdisciplinary Reflection on the Impact of QKD