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Join The Global Quantum Safe Members Organisation.
QSECDEF connects government, industry, and academia to navigate the quantum transition. We represent more than 1,500 professional members working in over 900 organisations across four continents, providing the decision layer that builds members' capability and knowledge in deep tech cyber security.
Our Mission
Our mission is simple: to enable individuals, enterprises, governments, and industries to adopt quantum technologies safely. Our scope is international, and we are funded by our members.
We believe that everyone can learn how to use the quantum technologies that will revolutionise society. We are an open and welcoming community of more than 1,500 international members, representing over 900 companies across 40 countries, all working together to make quantum technologies safe, trusted, and unstoppable.
Our work spans quantum cybersecurity, quantum-secure communications, and integrated quantum computing. We support professionals, teams, governments, and policymakers in developing the knowledge, capabilities, and standards needed to thrive in the quantum era.
The Quantum Adoption Path
Leadership Team
Anna Beata Kalisz Hedegaard
Chief Executive Officer
Germany
English, German, Danish, Polish
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Harlene Hernando
Operations Director
Philippines
English, Filipino
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Steve Vaile
Director
France
English, French
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José Pizarro De La Iglesia
Advisor
Netherlands
English, Dutch, Spanish, French, German
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Professor Julian Richards
Advisor
United Kingdom
English
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Dr Michal Krelina
Advisor
Czech Republic
English, Czech
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Chris Basener
Advisor
New York, USA
English
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Bernard Soo
Advisor
Singapore
English
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Maciej J. Nowakowski
Advisor
Poland
English, Polish
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Ken Lin
Advisor
Singapore
English
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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.
Become Part of the Network
Join 1,500+ professionals working together to ensure safe quantum adoption worldwide.