Simula UiB invites to a full day of cyber security, privacy and quantum communications at VilVite in Bergen, including: 

• Professor Bart Preneel (KU Leuven) on privacy technologies and policy in Europe
• Professor Katia Gallo (KTH) on the European quantum communication infrastructure project
• Dr Thomas Nieddu (Welinq) on "Building the backbone of future quantum data centers"
• Professor René Bødker Christensen (Aalborg University) on future classical-quantum wireless communication systems
• Opening speech by Professor Olav Lysne (Simula)
• An alumni panel with representatives from NSM, Accenture, Keysight and academia

The rapid advancement of quantum technologies presents unprecedented challenges and opportunities for secure digital systems and communication networks. Simula UiB has, over the last decade, established research and educational activities in key areas of information and communication technology, with a particular focus on cyber security, cryptography and secure digital systems. 

Building on this foundation, Simula UiB now hosts the Centre for Quantum Communication Networks and Applications (QCNA), with the objective of strengthening research and innovation in quantum communications.

This is a day for learning, discussions and networking within cyber security and quantum communications across talks, lunch and closing refreshments.

Registration is closed. If you still want to attend, contact Simula UiB at bergen@simula.no

Programme

9:30-9:45 Welcome by Simula UiB and QCNA
Professor Carlos Cid (Director, Simula UiB) & Lillian Røstad (CEO, Simula)

9:45-10:00 Opening talk
Professor Olav Lysne

10:00-10:40 Alumni panel discussion: Security and risk in various sectors
Moderated by Martha Hovd, FFI

10:40-11:00 - Coffee break

11:00-11:30   Impact in a changing security landscape
Simula UiB researchers

11:30-12:00 Invited talk: "Privacy Technologies and Policies in Europe"
Professor Bart Preneel, KU Leuven        

12:00-13:00 - Lunch

13:00-13:15 QCNA Introduction
Professor Carlos Cid

13:15-14:00 Quantum Cyber Security session
- QCNA activities
- Invited Talk:  "The European quantum communication infrastructure project"
Professor Katia Gallo, KTH

14:00-14:45 Distributed quantum systems & applications session
- QCNA activities
- Invited Talk: "Building the backbone of future quantum data centers"
Dr Thomas Nieddu, Welinq

14:45-15:00 - Coffee break      

15:00-15:45 Quantum Internet session
- QCNA activities
- Invited Talk:  "1Q: First-Generation Wireless Systems Integrating Classical and Quantum Communication"
Professor René Bødker Christensen, Aalborg University

15:45-16:30 - Networking & refreshments