Quantum Breakfast: are you ready for Quantum Cryptography?

Join us for an enlightening event focused on the exciting world of quantum cryptography. This event is designed for professionals, researchers, and enthusiasts who are eager to explore the potential and challenges of quantum cryptography. This is the fourth one of the Quantum breakfast series organised by the University of Luxembourg and the Chamber of Commerce to celebrate the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology. The event will be moderated by Lisa Burke.

Programme

8:30

Registration & coffee
9:00

Welcome words

Oscar Diez

Head of Sector Quantum Computing, European Commission

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9:10

Post-quantum cryptography: future-proof security

Quantum computers threaten the security of widely used cryptosystems such as RSA and ECC, prompting the development of post-quantum cryptography (PQC). This talk surveys the main families of PQC algorithms—lattice-based, code-based, and multivariate—along with the NIST standardization process that has led to the selection of Kyber (encryption) and Dilithium (signatures) as new cryptographic standards. Finally, the importance of protecting PQC implementations against side-channel attacks will be addressed.

Jean-Sébastien Coron

Professor in applied cryptography, University of Luxembourg

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9.30

Challenges in the post-quantum transition

The advent of efficient quantum computers presents a significant threat to contemporary cryptographic systems, necessitating a transition to quantum-safe alternatives. With several security agencies recommending the migration of critical systems and services by 2035, addressing this challenge has become a pressing priority. This talk explores some of the technical challenges associated with this upcoming transition.

Peter Roenne

Research scientist in computer security, University of Luxembourg

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10.00

Break
10:15

Round table

Arash Atashpendar

Chief Technology Officer, itrust Abstractions Lab

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Jean-Sébastien Coron

Professor in applied cryptography, University of Luxembourg

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Oscar Diez

Head of Sector Quantum Computing, European Commission

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Peter Roenne

Research scientist in computer security, University of Luxembourg

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11.00

Closing words

Domenico Bianculli

Associate professor in Software Engineering

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