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Join us for a 4-hour interactive workshop and learn how to protect your systems against tomorrow’s threats, starting today. Includes a Certificate of Completion and the option for a private strategy session with SQS.
📅 Date: October 10, 2025
📍 Location: Palace of the Parliament, Bucharest
🕘 Time: 09:00 – 14:00
All participants will receive a Certificate of Completion in Quantum-Enhanced Security Readiness as recognition of their participation and commitment to advancing security capabilities.
This session explains why transitioning to quantum-safe security is urgent, starting with emerging threats and realistic timelines for attacks capable of breaking today’s cryptography. It will address the implications for critical infrastructure operators, NIS2 requirements, and how these shape long-term data protection strategies.
We’ll examine real-world examples from energy, transportation, and telecom, as well as lessons learned from initiatives like Space ISAC, AI-driven pilots, and national infrastructure projects. This includes an introduction to the SQS Pilot Architecture (Stages 1–3) and how these models can be adapted or replicated.
We’ll present the full architecture of a quantum-safe infrastructure: post-quantum cryptography (PQC), quantum key distribution (QKD), and their integration into a unified system. Participants will learn the fundamentals of quantum communications, how QKD works in practice, and what makes SQS different in reducing complexity and risk.
In small groups, participants will map their organization’s needs and risks, pinpoint where secure communications or timing are critical, and identify high-value use cases for quantum-safe technologies. Groups will share their findings to create a collective priority map.
This session compares the main approaches: post-quantum cryptography and quantum communication technologies. We’ll explore the benefits, limitations, and scenarios where organizations should adopt one, the other, or a combination to ensure both short-term and long-term protection.
This session combines two perspectives: building skills and capabilities to work with quantum technologies, and the practical steps to launch a pilot. We’ll cover forming multidisciplinary teams, aligning internal stakeholders, defining success metrics, and understanding the resources needed to participate in pilots.
This session explains why transitioning to quantum-safe security is urgent, starting with emerging threats and realistic timelines for attacks capable of breaking today’s cryptography. It will address the implications for critical infrastructure operators, NIS2 requirements, and how these shape long-term data protection strategies.
We’ll present the full architecture of a quantum-safe infrastructure: post-quantum cryptography (PQC), quantum key distribution (QKD), and their integration into a unified system. Participants will learn the fundamentals of quantum communications, how QKD works in practice, and what makes SQS different in reducing complexity and risk.
This session compares the main approaches: post-quantum cryptography and quantum communication technologies. We’ll explore the benefits, limitations, and scenarios where organizations should adopt one, the other, or a combination to ensure both short-term and long-term protection.
We’ll examine real-world examples from energy, transportation, and telecom, as well as lessons learned from initiatives like Space ISAC, AI-driven pilots, and national infrastructure projects. This includes an introduction to the SQS Pilot Architecture (Stages 1–3) and how these models can be adapted or replicated.
In small groups, participants will map their organization’s needs and risks, pinpoint where secure communications or timing are critical, and identify high-value use cases for quantum-safe technologies. Groups will share their findings to create a collective priority map.
This session combines two perspectives: building skills and capabilities to work with quantum technologies, and the practical steps to launch a pilot. We’ll cover forming multidisciplinary teams, aligning internal stakeholders, defining success metrics, and understanding the resources needed to participate in pilots.
The number of seats is limited.
This workshop is designed for professionals in the industrial and technology sectors who are actively involved in the digital transformation of production processes, cybersecurity, and risk management within industrial infrastructures.
Organizations managing vital infrastructure (energy, transport, water, telecom) need to explore the potential of quantum communication for securing long-term data confidentiality and protecting against future quantum threats.
Professionals involved in building and maintaining communication infrastructure can explore how quantum key distribution (QKD) and entangled networks will shape the next-generation internet.
Researchers, PhD students, and university staff working in physics, information theory, cryptography, or engineering will gain valuable insights into applied quantum communication and current R&D efforts.
Experts in information security and risk management will benefit from understanding how quantum technologies redefine secure communications, encryption, and threat modeling in modern IT/OT environments.
Authorities responsible for national security, digital policy, or critical services must stay informed about the strategic impact of quantum communication and its relevance to national and European cybersecurity strategies.
Executives and innovation managers from tech companies looking to anticipate disruptive trends can explore how quantum communication may influence secure data transmission, IP protection, and competitive strategy.
Director, National Cyber Security Directorate (DNSC), Romania
Dan Cîmpean is the Director of Romania’s National Cyber Security Directorate (DNSC), leading the country’s efforts in cybersecurity strategy, regulation, and incident response. With a strong background in risk management, digital policy, and international collaboration, he is actively involved in aligning Romania’s cybersecurity posture with European and global standards. Under his leadership, DNSC plays a central role in implementing the NIS2 Directive and strengthening the resilience of national digital infrastructure.
Co-founder, Chief Strategy Officer
Zain is a Co founder and Chief Strategy Officer at SQS. He is focused on revolutionizing the way we think about Digital Transformation in order to help organizations reduce technical debt and put a stop to a continuous spin cycle of tech implementations.
Zain gained his experience at Deloitte Consulting, where he had led several successful projects across Fortune 10 organizations and more recently led a variety of strategic programs and go-to-market strategies for Google’s fastest growing businesses and regions. He specializes in Global digital transformations enabled by tech strategy and operational effectiveness. Zain has worked on many business cases focusing on value proposition, clients’ future-state road-maps, and strategic vision. Zain has actively supported and led projects across multiple industries including, Consumer and Industrial Products, Technology, Media and Telecommunications, Energy and Resources, Financial Services, and Healthcare and Life Sciences.
Ever since a young age, the need to create something new and to always think outside the box, Zain is ready to bring his experience and aspirational mindset to SQS and to help pave the way to create the new era of Cloud and Internet Tech as we know it today.
When Zain is not working, his interests include being an avid supercar enthusiast, scenic drone photography, traveling, and eating various cuisines of the world.
DNSC-Certified Auditor (INFOSEC CENTER)
Marius Hărătău has over 18 years of experience across a broad range of competencies, including management, product and business development, sales, and marketing. His expertise spans multiple sectors such as market research, marketing consultancy in industrial production, IT technologies, physical security solutions, and energy efficiency systems.
For more than a decade, Marius has been actively involved in cybersecurity and physical security projects, serving as either a project coordinator or a core member of multidisciplinary teams.
Exclusive bonus: After the workshop, you’ll have the opportunity to meet privately with the SQS team to discuss your organization’s strategy, explore potential pilot concepts, and receive tailored insights for your operational environment.
