About
International Collaboration
In Quantum
QSECDEF connects government, industry, and academia to navigate the quantum transition. We represent more than 1,200 professional members working in over 600 organisations across four continents.
Our Mission
Quantum computing will fundamentally change how information is secured. Organisations that prepare now will transition smoothly. Those that wait will face costly, rushed migrations under pressure.
QSECDEF exists to ensure that transition happens safely. We provide the training, expert networks, and strategic partnerships that organisations need to adopt quantum technologies with confidence. Our members include cryptographers, security architects, defence planners, policy advisors, and technology vendors from more than 40 countries.
We are not a vendor. We do not sell quantum hardware or software. We are a membership organisation that connects the people and knowledge required to make quantum adoption work.
Leadership Team
Anna Beata Kalisz Hedegaard
Chief Executive Officer
Germany
English, German, Danish, Polish
Steve Vaile
Director
France
English, French
Harlene Hernando
Operations Director
Philippines
English, Filipino
Niki Harris
Policy and Engagement
Canada
English
José Pizarro De La Iglesia
Advisor
Netherlands
English, Dutch, Spanish, French, German
Professor Julian Richards
Advisor
United Kingdom
English
Dr Michal Krelina
Advisor
Czech Republic
English, Czech
Chris Basener
Advisor
New York, USA
English
Bernard Soo
Advisor
Singapore
English
Maciej J. Nowakowski
Advisor
Poland
English, Polish
Ken Lin
Advisor
Singapore
English
Governance
Legal status
UK Limited Company
Organisation type
Global Membership Association under UK Governance
Financial reporting
Financial report to be published Q2 2025 (first full year of operation)
Our Quantum-Safe Instructors
Tenured professors, doctoral researchers, and graduates with backgrounds in quantum physics, information technology, and cyber security. Collectively hundreds of years of experience in deep-tech security, quantum technology, photonics, and quantum communications in defence and critical infrastructure departments.
We provide supply chain consulting through a professional membership model, and deliver project services for corporates, governments, and critical infrastructure departments worldwide.
Become Part of the Network
Join 1,200+ professionals working together to ensure safe quantum adoption worldwide.