PALO ALTO, Calif., Feb. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — SandboxAQ, MITRE, and The Linux Foundation‘s Post-Quantum Cryptography Alliance are pleased to announce RWPQC Real World Post Quantum Cryptography (RWPQC) 2025, the third annual conference dedicated to the intersection of cybersecurity and post-quantum cryptography. This year’s event will take place March 24–25, 2025, at the National Palace of Culture in Sofia, Bulgaria, providing a dynamic forum for thought leaders, researchers, and industry professionals to exchange insights and collaborate on securing the future of cryptography in the quantum era.
Held in conjunction with the Real World Crypto (RWC) annual conference, RWPQC 2025 will bring together leading experts, policymakers, and industry pioneers to address the critical challenges posed by quantum threats to modern encryption systems. The conference will feature cutting-edge research, real-world applications, and strategic discussions that shape the future of cryptographic security.
“Cyber resilience in the quantum era requires proactive planning and strategic investment,” said Dr. Marc Manzano, General Manager of the Cybersecurity Group at SandboxAQ. “SandboxAQ is committed to driving the advancement of modern cryptography management solutions. RWPQC 2025 reflects our dedication to fostering collaboration across industry, academia, and government to ensure a secure and resilient quantum future. This event provides a crucial platform to advance research, share best practices, and strengthen the cybersecurity ecosystem against the challenges posed by quantum computing. We remain committed to prioritizing cryptographic resilience across both public and private sectors.”
RWPQC 2025 will feature leading cybersecurity and quantum computing experts addressing the impact of post-quantum cryptography (PQC) on cybersecurity, along with its regulatory and policy implications. Speakers from major technology companies—including AWS, Cloudflare, Entrust, Google, IBM, Meta, and NVIDIA—will share their efforts to integrate PQC into their operations. Industry panels will bring together financial institutions, consulting firms, and technology leaders to discuss their approaches to transitioning to quantum-safe solutions. The conference will also explore PQC migration across key sectors such as banking, IoT, and large-scale digital infrastructures.
Government and policy discussions will provide critical updates on global PQC initiatives. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) will share progress on its PQC standardization efforts, while representatives from the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) will outline the U.S. government’s implementation strategy. Experts from the UK, France, and Germany will offer European perspectives on PQC adoption, and a presentation will highlight South Korea’s newly released PQC standards. Additionally, sessions will examine how the broader internet ecosystem is evolving to ensure quantum safety in the digital age.
“Cybersecurity innovation requires cross-industry collaboration, and RWPQC provides a unique opportunity to bring together the best minds in technology and policy,” said Dr Wen Masters, vice president of cyber technologies at MITRE. “As a trusted partner in securing national and global infrastructure and a founder of the Post-Quantum Cryptography Coalition, MITRE is proud to partner on RWPQC 2025 as we continue to engage with the worldwide cyber community on accelerating the adoption of post-quantum cryptography and safeguarding critical systems against emerging threats.”
“Open-source collaboration is at the heart of innovation in cybersecurity, and The Linux Foundation is honored to support the RWPQC,” said Hart Montgomery at The Linux Foundation. “As the industry prepares for a post-quantum era, it is critical that we work together to develop and deploy secure, open, and scalable cryptographic solutions. This event is important in uniting the community to build a future-proof cybersecurity framework that benefits everyone.”
Why Attend?
RWPQC 2025 offers a unique opportunity for decision-makers, engineers, and policymakers to engage in meaningful discussions, tackle emerging challenges, and contribute to the future of cryptographic security. More than just a technical workshop, the conference fosters collaboration across industries, providing attendees with actionable insights and strategic guidance on PQC migration. Whether you are actively implementing quantum-safe solutions or seeking to understand their impact on your organization, RWPQC 2025 delivers the expertise and connections needed to navigate this evolving landscape.
Registration is now open. Secure your place today athttps://rwpqc.org.
About SandboxAQ
SandboxAQ is a B2B company delivering solutions at the intersection of AI and quantum techniques. The company’s Large Quantitative Models (LQMs) deliver critical advances in life sciences, financial services, navigation, and other sectors. The company emerged from Alphabet Inc. as an independent, growth-backed company funded by leading investors including funds and accounts advised by T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc., IQT, US Innovative Technology Fund, S32, Hillspire Capital, Breyer Capital, Marc Benioff, Thomas Tull, Paladin Capital Group, and others. For more information, visithttp://www.sandboxaq.com.
About MITRE and the Post-Quantum Cryptography Coalition
MITRE’s mission-driven teams are dedicated to solving problems for a safer world. Through our public-private partnerships and federally funded R&D centers, we work across government and in partnership with industry to tackle challenges to the safety, stability, and well-being of our nation.https://www.mitre.org
Founded by IBM Quantum, Microsoft, MITRE, PQShield, and SandboxAQ, the Post-Quantum Cryptography Coalition (PQCC) is a community of technologists, researchers, and expert practitioners driving progress toward broader understanding and public adoption of PQC and the associated National Institute of Standards and Technology standards. https://pqcc.org
About the Linux Foundation’s Post-Quantum Cryptography Alliance (PQCA)
The PQCA seeks to address cryptographic security challenges posed by quantum computing by producing high-assurance open-source software implementations of standardized algorithms and supporting the continued development and standardization of new post-quantum algorithms with software for evaluation and prototyping.
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