Quantum technologies – from basic research to market – Pre 03 2020

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Consolidated programme 2020 overview / Day 0

Proposal: #145

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Session teaser

Quantum technologies are of a paramount importance for many aspects related to the internet, from IT security, including encryption, to AI and pattern recognition. During this session different aspects of the technology and of its applications will be discussed.

Session description

The session will be opened by a speaker from DG CONNECT, who will explain the interest of the European Commission in Quantum Technologies and the investments made in this area. This opening speech will be followed by presentations made by European experts of different aspects of this technology. The last contribution will be an overview of what is done in this field in Italy, and in particular in Trieste. The speakers will answer questions from the audience, then there will be time for closing remarks and a summary of the takeaways.

Format

The session will be a round table where experts provide presentations and answer questions by the audience.

Further reading

SAC107: SSAC Comment to NIST on Quantum Cryptography Algorithms

South African and Chinese scientists have just made an exciting breakthrough to allow internet users to transfer secure quantum data via normal optical fibre

Quantum key distribution

People

Focal Points

  • Angelo Bassi - University of Trieste
  • Roberto Gaetano - EURALO

Organising Team (Org Team)

  • Angelo Bassi
  • Roberto Gaetano
  • Giorgio Giorgetti
  • Stefano Ruffo
  • Eleni Diamanti

Key Participants

  • Angelo Bassi - University of Trieste - Moderator
  • DG CONNECT - TBD
  • Eleni Diamanti - CNRS Researcher
  • Andrew Shields or Martin Ward - ETSI
  • Alessandro Zavatta - University of Florence