Members Programme · Summer 2026

Quantum Bootcamp,
10 week summer school in Quantum Technologies.

Welcome to the QSECDEF Summer Bootcamp! This intensive 10-week programme delivers over 13 hours of high-impact educational content, equipping you with the knowledge to navigate the quantum threat and defence landscape.

Format 10 Weeks | 20 Live Lectures
Structure Every session consists of 2 x 40 minute lectures each followed by an interactive Q&A.
Schedule Tuesdays at 3:00 PM CEST starting June 30th
Instructors Anna & Steve (QSECDEF Team)
Certification Certificate of Attendance awarded for every session, and for those who attend a minimum of 8 sessions, the Quantum for Business Certification.
Certificated Tuesdays · 3:00 PM CEST 10 Weeks 20 Live Lectures Open to all QSECDEF members
10 Weeks
20 Live Lectures
13+ hrs Educational content
Certificate Per session attended

Programme

All Ten Weeks

Sessions run every Tuesday from June through September 2026. Each session is self-contained and certificated. The bootcamp is designed for members building or extending a working knowledge of quantum technologies.

Introduction to the Quantum Era

June 30, 2026
Certificated
Briefing Bootcamp Briefing: Scope, format, and expectations for the upcoming journey.
Lecture 1 Quantum Horizons: Opportunities, Threats, and What the Near Future Unlocks.
Lecture 2 The Chronicles of Quantum: A History of Quantum Technology.

Quantum Computing Fundamentals

July 7, 2026
Certificated
Lecture 1 Quantum Phenomena: How a Quantum Computer Works?
Lecture 2 The Hardware Race: Navigating the Diversity of Quantum Computing Architecture.

Quantum Algorithms & Applications

July 14, 2026
Certificated
Lecture 1 Core Code: Exploring the Most Common Quantum Algorithms.
Lecture 2 Quantum in Action: Real-World Applications of Quantum Speedups.

Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) Deep Dive

July 21, 2026
Certificated
Lecture 1 PQC Foundations: Core Mechanisms, Benefits, and Global Standards.
Lecture 2 The Cryptographic Landscape: Evaluating Current Solutions and Implementations.

Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) & Networking

July 28, 2026
Certificated
Lecture 1 Securing the Channel: Principles of QKD across Ground and Space.
Lecture 2 The Quantum Internet: Building Secure Quantum Networks.

Cybersecurity in Depth

August 4, 2026
Certificated
Lecture 1 True Randomness: Benefits of QRNG.
Lecture 2 Modern Cybersecurity: AI, PQC, QRNG, QKD and agility.

Quantum Sensing: Principles & Deployment

August 11, 2026
Certificated
Lecture 1 Beyond Computing: What Quantum Sensing Is and How It Works.
Lecture 2 Commercial Frontiers: Where Quantum Sensors Are Deployed Today.

Quantum Policy, Governance & Regulations

August 18, 2026
Certificated
Lecture 1 Geopolitics of Quantum: Policy, Governance, and Border Controls.
Lecture 2 Regulatory Compliance: Demystifying the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), NIS2, and DORA.

The Quantum Market Ecosystem

August 25, 2026
Certificated
Lecture 1 Macro Economics: Analysing the Quantum Supply Chain and Vulnerabilities.
Lecture 2 Horizon Scanning: Key Commercial and Technological Trends to Watch.

PQC Risk & Migration Management

September 1, 2026
Certificated
Lecture 1 Quantum Preparedness.
Lecture 2 Execution Strategy: Leading Migration Management.
Certificated Programme A Certificate of Attendance is awarded for every session. Attendees who complete a minimum of 8 sessions receive the Quantum for Business Certification. Issued digitally to your membership profile.

Membership Benefits

What You Get as a Member

Every QSECDEF membership tier opens access to a structured programme of training, certification, and practitioner content. The resources below are live on day one of your membership.

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Training and Ongoing Development

Weekly live webinars, replay access, and a structured curriculum that tracks PQC standards as they shift. Practical modules for engineers, managers, and policy leads. New content added every Tuesday.

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Access over 100 Member Lectures

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Attend the Summer Bootcamp

The bootcamp is open to all QSECDEF members. Twenty live lectures run every Tuesday from June through September 2026. A Certificate of Attendance is awarded per session, with the Quantum for Business Certification for those completing a minimum of 8 sessions.

Tuesdays at 3:00 PM CEST, June 30th – September 1st 2026. Online.