About this Event
Join Oxfordshire’s Regional Defence and Security Cluster (OBC-RDSC), and Cybersecurity Cluster (OxCyber CIC) for a joint panel discussion on the evolving intersection of quantum, cyber, defence and national security industries.
Quantum technologies — spanning secure communications, advanced sensing, and computing — are rapidly moving from research to real-world impact and quantum technology is quickly becoming central to global security.
Our expert panel will introduce the foundations of quantum technology before exploring:
Cyber–quantum threats: What are the risks to encryption, communications, and critical systems?
Dual-use opportunities: What are the opportunities quantum technologies offer for national security, defence, secure infrastructure, and civilian applications in the UK?
Skills & talent: How can we build the workforces needed in the security, cyber and growing quantum industries to fully realise these opportunities?
Regional leadership: What is Oxfordshire’s role through the Q-Ci3 Hub and the NQCC at Harwell, alongside clusters such as OxCyber and OBC-RDSC in the coming years?
Featuring our expert panelists:
- Dr Richard Searle: Chief AI Officer, Fortanix
- Daryl Flack: Partner, Avella Security
- Dr Najwa Sidqi: Harwell Campus Quantum Cluster Manager, UKNQCC
The 40-minute discussion will be followed by a networking reception to connect researchers, SMEs, and practitioners shaping this emerging domain.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Cohen Quad, Walton Street, Oxford, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00 to GBP 11.55
