Symposium objectives

The main objectives of this two-day Symposium are firstly to present state-of-the-art updates on the development and application of quantum technologies from academic and industry professionals and secondly to gain more insight into how these technologies can be applied to real NATO operational issues. By bringing together fundamental research, industry applications and military requirements, we aim to create new multi-disciplinary connections between experts from different areas to work together on problems of international importance.

Confirmed Speakers

General Onno Eichelsheim Chief of Defence of the Netherlands armed forces. CHOD is the highest ranking member of the Netherlands armed forces. As the CHOD, Eichelsheim is the most senior military adviser to the Minister of Defence. His primary objective for the coming period is the implementation of the Defence Vision 2035, which includes Quantum Technology.

Quantum subject matter expert Fred Daum about his view on the quantum technology in information science and sensors.

Chief cryptographer Martin Ekerå of the Swedish National Communications Security Authority (NCSA) of the Swedish Armed Forces on the quantum threat and how to mitigate this.

NATO CMRE specialist Pietro Paglierani on Underwater Quantum Key Distribution and the main lessons learnt from a real-time Proof of Concept implementation.

For further information, please contact the IST Panel Office at IST@cso.nato.int