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Quantum Education Workshops for Telecoms Teams

Six specialist workshops covering quantum key distribution for backhaul networks, PQC migration for 5G signalling, satellite communications security, network planning optimisation, and cryptographic inventory methodology. Delivered by practitioners with direct telecoms and quantum technology experience.

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All sessions are configurable for your audience and delivered by practitioners with direct telecoms sector and quantum technology experience.

Quantum Key Distribution for Telecoms Backhaul and Core Networks

Full day In person or online

In-depth technical workshop for network architects and security engineers at telecoms operators. Covers QKD deployment architectures for metro and long-haul fibre backhaul, trusted node configurations, QKD-TLS integration, and the current vendor landscape including Toshiba, ID Quantique, and Huawei deployments. Addresses ETSI GS QKD standards and how to evaluate QKD against PQC for specific network segments.

QKD system architectures: BB84, continuous-variable, and entanglement-based protocols
Trusted node networks and key relay for long-haul telecoms backhaul
ETSI GS QKD 014 API and integration with existing network management systems
QKD versus PQC: where each approach is appropriate for telecoms infrastructure
Vendor evaluation: comparing deployed QKD systems on performance, cost, and standards alignment

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PQC Migration for 5G Signalling and Authentication Protocols

Half day In person or online

Technical session for 5G security architects and 3GPP standards teams. Covers the cryptographic exposure in 5G-AKA, SUPI/SUCI encryption, and NAS/RRC layer security under quantum threat. Addresses 3GPP Release 18 and Release 19 quantum security considerations, ETSI NFV-SEC integration, and migration pathways for deployed 5G SA and NSA networks.

5G-AKA and SUCI: current cryptographic assumptions and quantum exposure
3GPP Release 18/19 quantum security work items and standards trajectory
PQC algorithm selection for constrained 5G NAS and RRC protocol layers
NFV and cloud-native 5G core: PQC integration in virtualised network functions
Migration planning for live 5G SA networks without service interruption

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Quantum-Secure Satellite Telecoms: LEO Networks and Ground Segment Security

Half day In person or online

Covers quantum security for LEO and GEO satellite communication systems, including PQC for ground-to-satellite command links, telemetry encryption, and inter-satellite link security. Addresses the specific constraints of satellite hardware (limited compute, long replacement cycles, radiation hardening requirements) and how to apply NIST PQC standards to satellite command and control architectures.

Cryptographic exposure in satellite command, telemetry, and control links
PQC for resource-constrained satellite on-board computers and transceivers
Inter-satellite link security: key management without ground station relay
NIST ML-KEM and ML-DSA applicability to LEO constellation architectures
Ground segment PQC migration: gateway security and network operations centre hardening

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Quantum Optimisation for Telecoms Network Planning and Resource Allocation

Half day In person or online

Examines quantum and quantum-inspired optimisation for spectrum allocation, network topology design, dynamic bandwidth management, and multi-layer traffic engineering. Covers QUBO formulations for telecoms network problems, annealing and gate-based approaches, and realistic performance comparisons against classical optimisation tools used in network planning teams.

Formulating spectrum allocation and frequency planning as quantum optimisation problems
Dynamic bandwidth management using quantum-inspired annealing algorithms
Network topology optimisation: quantum approaches versus classical integer programming
Traffic engineering and routing: quantum advantage potential and current constraints
Pilot project design for network planning and operations teams

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Cryptographic Inventory and Risk Assessment for Telecoms Operators

4 hours + Q&A In person or online Max 30 delegates

Practical workshop for security operations and network security teams at mobile network operators and fixed-line carriers. Covers cryptographic asset discovery methodology for complex, multi-vendor network environments, classification of cryptographic algorithms by quantum vulnerability, and building a migration priority matrix aligned with network criticality and customer SLAs. Uses the ETSI EN 303 645 and NCSC guidance frameworks.

Cryptographic discovery in multi-vendor network environments: tools and methodology
Algorithm classification: RSA, ECC, DH, AES, and SHA families under quantum threat
Building a quantum risk register for a tier-1 telecoms operator
Migration priority matrix: aligning cryptographic risk to network criticality and SLA
ETSI, NCSC, and BSI guidance for telecoms cryptographic migration programmes

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Quantum Technology Strategy for Telecoms Executive Leadership

4 hours + Q&A In person or online Max 30 delegates

Executive briefing for CEOs, CTOs, and strategy directors at mobile operators, fixed-line carriers, and satellite communications providers. Covers the dual quantum agenda: computing applications for network optimisation and capacity planning alongside quantum security obligations from the NIS2 Directive, national telecoms security frameworks, and emerging 3GPP requirements. Addresses competitive positioning and investment prioritisation.

Quantum network computing opportunity: optimisation, planning, and AI integration
Quantum security obligations under NIS2 and national telecoms security acts
Competitive landscape: which operators are investing in quantum and what they are building
Investment sequencing: network security hardening versus computing pilots
Building the board case for a quantum technology programme in telecoms

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