Post-Quantum Cryptography Roundtable

The PQTN Task Force is excited to co-organize the Post Quantum Cryptography Roundtable in collaboration with the RIG team at MWC25 Las Vegas. This event is designed to prepare for the transition to post-quantum cryptography in the region.

In addition to keynote presentations, our primary goal is to engage directly with GSMA members in North America. We aim to assist our members in developing effective strategies to ensure the continued security of their essential data against post-quantum threats and to prepare for the new post-quantum cryptography standards when they are published by NIST.

Key takeaways from this session would include

• Urgency of Quantum Readiness: The rise of quantum computing poses substantial risks to current cryptographic systems, making it essential for telecom operators to prepare for these changes.
• Expert Insights: Experts from the GSMA PQTN Task Force, NIST, and an operator provided their perspectives on the future of quantum readiness, offering valuable information on the real-world impacts and challenges associated with emerging quantum technologies.
• Future-Proofing: Understanding and preparing for quantum readiness is vital for ensuring an organization’s security and competitiveness in the evolving telecommunications landscape.
• Practical Applications: The session highlighted practical steps and strategies that telecom operators can employ to protect their data and communications from the risks posed by quantum computing.

Agenda:

• NIST Presentation on PQC – by Lily Chen, NIST
• PQC US Government Guidelines – by Zygmunt Lozinski, IBM
• PQC in Certificates – by Dave Butcher, Entrust
• PQC on Roaming – by John Mattsson, Ericsson
• GSMA PQTN Update – by Lory Thorpe, Chair of GSMA PQTN Task Force and IBM