Davos, Switzerland – January 22, 2025 – WISeKey International Holding (“WISeKey” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: WKEY; SIX: WIHN), a leading global cybersecurity, AI, and IoT company, today announced, in collaboration with the Cybersecurity Tech Accord, will organize a roundtable discussion surrounding quantum security during the Davos 2025 event. The roundtable, titled “Cybersecurity in a Post-Quantum AI Era: What Happens When You Mix Generative AI with Quantum Computing?”, will take place on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at Morosani Schweizerhof hotel in Davos.
Roundtable Details
- Location: Morosani Schweizerhof, Promenade 50, 7270 Davos, Switzerland
- Date: Wednesday, January 22, 2025
- Time: 10:30 am CET – 2:00 pm CET
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.wisekey.com/davos25/quantumpanel/.
Overview
The roundtable will bring together thought leaders and experts at the forefront of quantum and post-quantum transformation to address the pressing challenges posed by emerging quantum computing and generative AI technologies. Attendees will explore innovative quantum-resistant solutions to protect data and systems in an era of quantum and AI convergence.
The event will also critically examine the timeline for quantum computing’s practical applications and the need for urgent adoption of post-quantum cryptography (PQC) to safeguard against both current and future quantum threats.
Key Topics
- The Quantum Computing Challenge: Explore how quantum computing’s immense potential is accompanied by risks to current encryption systems and the race to develop quantum-resistant cryptographic solutions.
- Generative AI: Opportunities and Risks: Discuss how generative AI both enhances and threatens cybersecurity, with its dual-edged capabilities of detecting risks and scaling cyberattacks.
- Quantum-AI Convergence: Evaluate the unprecedented possibilities and risks of combining quantum computing with generative AI, including the potential for quantum-resistant malware and other global security threats.
Panel Highlights
- How can organizations secure data when current encryption becomes ineffective?
- What role will AI play in mitigating quantum threats?
- How can industries balance innovation and security in the post-quantum era?
Distinguished Speakers
The roundtable features prominent leaders in cybersecurity, technology, and quantum innovation, including:
- Carlos Creus Moreira – Founder, Chairman, and CEO, WISeKey
- David Fergusson – Executive Managing Director, Generational Equity
- Ruma Bose – Chief Growth Officer, Clearco
- Philippe Monnier – President, Swiss International Society
- Mark Minevich – President, Going Global Ventures
- Grant Bourzikas – Chief Security Officer, Cloudflare
- Cristina Dolan – MIT Alum and Cybersecurity Expert
- Florian Schütz – Director, National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC)
- Morton Swimmer – Principal Threat Researcher, Trend Micro
- Mark Hughes – Global Managing Partner, IBM Consulting Cybersecurity Services
- Bernard Vian – General Manager, SEALSQ France
Why Attend?
Join global leaders and experts as they delve into the opportunities, risks, and safeguards needed to thrive in a post-quantum AI era. Attendees will have a unique opportunity to engage with top innovators and strategists to shape the future of cybersecurity in the face of transformative technologies.
About the Cybersecurity Tech Accord
The Cybersecurity Tech Accord unites global technology companies to promote a safer online world. By fostering collaboration, the Accord supports customers and users in defending against evolving cyber threats while advancing the security, stability, and resilience of cyberspace.
About WISeKey
WISeKey International Holding Ltd (“WISeKey”, SIX: WIHN; Nasdaq: WKEY) is a global leader in cybersecurity, digital identity, and IoT solutions platform. It operates as a Swiss-based holding company through several operational subsidiaries, each dedicated to specific aspects of its technology portfolio. The subsidiaries include (i) SEALSQ Corp (Nasdaq: LAES), which focuses on semiconductors, PKI, and post-quantum technology products, (ii) WISeKey SA which specializes in RoT and PKI solutions for secure authentication and identification in IoT, Blockchain, and AI, (iii) WISeSat AG which focuses on space technology for secure satellite communication, specifically for IoT applications, (iv) WISe.ART Corp which focuses on trusted blockchain NFTs and operates the WISe.ART marketplace for secure NFT transactions, and (v) SEALCOIN AG which focuses on decentralized physical internet with DePIN technology and house the development of the SEALCOIN platform.
Each subsidiary contributes to WISeKey’s mission of securing the internet while focusing on their respective areas of research and expertise. Their technologies seamlessly integrate into the comprehensive WISeKey platform. WISeKey secures digital identity ecosystems for individuals and objects using Blockchain, AI, and IoT technologies. With over 1.6 billion microchips deployed across various IoT sectors, WISeKey plays a vital role in securing the Internet of Everything. The company’s semiconductors generate valuable Big Data that, when analyzed with AI, enable predictive equipment failure prevention. Trusted by the OISTE/WISeKey cryptographic Root of Trust, WISeKey provides secure authentication and identification for IoT, Blockchain, and AI applications. The WISeKey Root of Trust ensures the integrity of online transactions between objects and people. For more information on WISeKey’s strategic direction and its subsidiary companies, please visit www.wisekey.com.
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