5th PQC Update – Fraunhofer AISEC's annual networking event on post-quantum cryptography
Quantum computers will soon be able to crack common encryption methods. Fraunhofer AISEC supports companies and the public sector in protecting themselves against the threat posed by quantum computers with its Center of post-quantum cryptography excellence. At the annual PQC Update networking event, it brings together scientists, users, technology providers, and regulators to discuss post-quantum cryptography.
The Competence Center's network event "PQC Update" has established itself in recent years as a central platform for exchange between science, users, technology providers, and regulators on the topic of post-quantum cryptography in Germany.
Partners of the event are the ThinkNet Quantum Technology from Bayern Innovativ, the Gesellschaft für Informatik e.V. (GI), the Security Network Munich, and the MÜNCHNER KREIS.
Key facts about the event:
DATE: Monday, May 4, 2026 (1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.) and Tuesday, May 5, 2026 (9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.)
LOCATION: Fraunhofer AISEC, Lichtenbergstr. 11, 85748 Garching bei München (directions).
Program
Monday, May 4, 2026 (1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.)
1:00 p.m.: Welcome
- Georg Sigl, Fraunhofer AISEC / TUM, Security in Information Technology
1:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.: Keynotes
- Bor de Kock, TNO (Toegepast Natuurwetenschappelijk Onderzoek):
​​​​​​​PQC Migration in The Netherlands: Strategies and Lessons Learned - Peter Thomassen, SSE Secure Systems Engineering GmbH:
Standardization at the IETF: How to Agree on PQC Protocols
3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.: Break
4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.: From Practice I
- Frank Morgner, Bundesdruckerei GmbH:
On Building a Quantum-Secured ID card and Supporting Migration in Practice
- Sara-Jane Bittner, Governikus GmbH:
Ready for Quantum – What Comes Into Play in a Post-Quantum Cryptography Migration Strategy for eGovernment? - Samuel Schedler, Giesecke+Devrient ePayments, & Thomas Lachmann, Giesecke+Devrient:
PQC Demonstrator for the German eID: Challenges and Insights
5:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.: Break
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.: From Practice II
7:00 p.m.: Finger food & Networking
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 (9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.)
9:00 a.m.: Welcome & Summary Day 1
- Georg Sigl, Fraunhofer AISEC / TUM, Security in Information Technology
9:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.: From Research
- Tobias Stelzer, Fraunhofer AISEC:
Towards Post-Quantum Cryptography on the OpenTitan Platform - Efstathia Katsigianni, IBM Germany Research & Development GmbH:
CBOMs as Part of the Cryptographic Agility Journey - Christian Näther, Xitaso GmbH:
Cryptographic Inventorization in Practice: A Tool-Supported Approach to Discovery and Governance
10:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.: Break
11:15 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.: PQC Migration
- Volker Krummel, Ultimaco GmbH:
State of the PQC-Transition – Lessons Learned from the Field - Manfred Rieck, DB Systel GmbH:
Industry perspective on PQC - How to Handle the Regulations - Jan Klaußner, Bundesdruckerei GmbH:
From Fear to Hybrid: Making PQC Less Scary
12:45 p.m. – 1 p.m.: Summary & Closing Remarks
The event will be held in English.
Virtual participation is not possible.
