Lily Chen

Q-Day is no longer a theoretical milestone — it is a strategic planning problem. As post-quantum cryptography standards mature and regulatory expectations accelerate, organizations must shift from awareness to execution.

This interactive breakfast workshop is designed for CISOs, CIOs, risk leaders, compliance executives, and infrastructure decision-makers who need a practical roadmap for quantum-safe readiness.

Part One: Understanding the Real Q-Day Risk Landscape

The session will begin with a concise executive briefing clarifying what Q-Day actually means — and what it does not.

We will explore:

• The realistic timeline for cryptographically relevant quantum systems
• “Harvest now, decrypt later” risks and long-lived data exposure
• The transition challenges created by legacy systems and embedded cryptography
• The regulatory and standards environment shaping enterprise expectations
• Through concrete industry examples and emerging policy developments, participants will gain clarity on why waiting for certainty is a risk multiplier.

Attendees will understand how Q-Day impacts strategic planning today, not just in the distant future.

Part Two: What Quantum-Safe Readiness Actually Requires

Moving from awareness to action, this segment breaks down the operational components of preparedness.

We will examine:

• Cryptographic inventory and visibility challenges
• Crypto-agility architecture and algorithm migration planning
• Third-party and vendor dependencies
• Board-level oversight and governance expectations
• Regulatory momentum across financial services, defense, and critical infrastructure

Participants will be guided through a structured diagnostic framework to assess where their organization currently stands.

Outcome:

Each participant will identify gaps across five readiness pillars and define priority risk areas.