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ITU Workshop on Quantum Information Technology for Networks
Shanghai, China, 5-7 June 2019

Contact: tsbevents@itu.int

Day 1, 5 June 2019

08:00 - 09:00	Registration
09:00 - 09:30	Opening Remarks Moderator: Zhiqin Wang, Vice President, CAICT Chaesub Lee, Director,TSB, ITU [ Biography ] Maicun Deng, Secretary General, China Academy of Science (CAS) Shujian Fan, Deputy Director, Department of Science and Technology, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) Guohua Xi, Chairman, China Communications Standard Association
09:30 - 10:00	Keynote Presentation "Quantum Leap: From Test of Quantum Foundations to New Technologies", Jianwei Pan, Professor, University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) [ Presentation ]
10:00 - 10:15	Coffee Break
10:15 - 12:00	Session 1: World tour of Quantum Information Technology Development Quantum information technology (QIT) is a class of emerging technology that improves the information processing capability by harnessing principles of quantum mechanics. Research and applications of QIT are accelerating globally, which have become focus not only in academia, but also in industry and standardization communities. This session will provide an overview on global QIT developments, including policy and investment, projects and planning, major research institutions and teams, representative research and application progress, and future development prospects. Moderator: Reinhard Scholl, Deputy Director, TSB, ITU "The European quantum technology FET flagship", Hannes Huebel, Researcher, Austria Institute of Technology (AIT), Austria [ Biography I Abstract I Presentation ] "Quantum communication network activities across Canada", Barry Sanders, Director, Institute for Quantum Science and Technology, University of Calgary [ Biography I Presentation ] "Quantum communication in Russia: status and perspective", Vladimir Egorov, Senior Researcher, Quanttelecom LLC, Russia [ Biography \| Abstract I Presentation ] "Activities on Quantum Information Technology in Japan", Akihisa Tomita, Professor, Ho kkaido University, Japan [ Biography \| Abstract \| Presentation ] "Quantum industry and policy development of South Korea", Seong Su Park, Principal Researcher, ETRI [ Biography I Abstract I Presentation ] "Quantum information technology development in China", Yuao Chen, Professor, USTC [ Biography I Presentation ] "The Quantum Future, Innovation and Community", Oday Darwich, R&D Innovation Engineer, University of Geneva / CERN [ Biography I Abstract I Presentation ]
12:00 - 14:00	Lunch Break
14:00 - 15:30	Session 2: Quantum Computing Quantum computer is believed to have computing power that is significantly beyond the classical computer, with potential applications such as optimization over huge data sets and design of new materials and molecular functions. The computational power brought by quantum computing will not only improve the performance of signal processing, but also become a threat to security of existing ICT networks. This session will introduce the latest research and developments of quantum computing technology, the information security threats brought by quantum computing and possible solutions to these problems. Session 2A: Frontier Research of Quantum Computing Moderator: Xiaoming Sun, Professor, ICT/CAS (China) "Toward quantum supremacy with photons”, Chaoyang Lu, Professor, USTC [ Biography I Abstract ] "Superconducting quantum computing", Xiaobo Zhu, Professor, USTC [ Biography I Presentation ] "Some applications of quantum information theory in interative quantum communication", Penghui Yao, Associate Professor, Nanjing University [ Biography I Abstract I Presentation ] "Spatial bin qutrits: a potential candidate for higher dimensional quantum computing", Urbasi Sinha, Associate Professor, Raman Research Institute, India [ Biography I Abstract ]
15:30 - 16:00	Coffee Break
16:00 - 18:00	Session 2B: Quantum Computing Industry Perspective Moderator: Oday Darwich, Innovation Engineer, University of Geneva/CERN IdeaSquare "Quantum Computing for the near future", Man-Hong Yung, Chief Scientist, Huawei Quantum Computing Software and Algorithm [ Biography I Abstract I Presentation ] "Success in the age of quantum computing", Jonathan Allcock, Senior Researcher, Tencent Quantum Laboratory [ Biography ] "Introduction to Baidu quantum program", Shuming Cheng, Research Fellow, Institute of Quamtum Computing, Baidu Research [ Biography I Presentation ] "Challenges and opportunities in practical near-term quantum computers", Christopher Savoie, CEO, Zapata Computing [ Biography I Presentation ] "Opportunities at the intersection of quantum computation and quantum communication", Joseph Fitzimons, CEO, Horizon Quantum Computing, Singapore [ Biography I Presentation ] "ISO/IEC JTC 1 Quantum Computing Standardization Progress", Hong Yang, ISO/IEC JTC 1 SG2 [ Biography \| Abstract I Presentation ]

Day 2, 6 June 2019

09:00 - 10:20	Session 3: Quantum communication Quantum communication is more than just QKD, but QKD is the most mature QIT application at this moment. QKD provides long-term security based on principles of quantum mechanics. Metro/backbone QKD networks have been constructed and satellite-based quantum communication experimental applications have been realized in last decade. This session will discuss quantum communication with a focus on cutting-edge QKD technologies, latest application, product and network implementation status, and future development trends. Session 3A: QKD Technology Moderator: Kai Chen, Professor, USTC [ Biography ] "Performance limits for quantum key distribution networks", Andrew Shields, Assistant Managing Director, Toshiba Research Europe [ Biography I Presentation ] "Security assessment and key management in a quantum key distribution network", Xiongfeng Ma, Professor, Tsinghua University [ Biography I Abstract I Presentation ] "Investigations on the continuous-variable quantum key distribution", Guihua Zeng, Professor, Shanghai Jiaotong University [ Biography \| Abstract \| Presentation ] "Security analysis for quantum key distribution", Vadim Makarov, Chief Scientist, Russian Quantum Center (RQC) [ Biography I Presentation ]
10:20 - 10:40	Coffee Break
10:40 - 12:00	Session 3B: QKD Applications Moderator: Yong Zhao, CEO, QuantumCTek,Co.Ltd [ Biography ] "Development and evaluation of QKD-based secure communication in China", Wenyu Zhao, Director, China Academy of Information Communications Technology (CAICT), MIIT [ Biography \| Abstract \| Presentation ] "Application in power industry promotes the development of quantum cryptography technology", Yonghe Guo, Senior R&D Engineer, State Grid Information & Telecommunication, China [ Biography I Presentation ] "Practical applications of quantum secure communication technology for China MinSheng Bank", Gang Yu, Director, Security Operations Division, China Minsheng Bank [ Presentation ] "Based on various industry applications, DCITS is developing quantum communication in depth", Qiang Huang, Technical Director, Quantum Business Unit, Digital China Information Service Company Ltd [ Biography ]
12:00 - 14:00	Lunch Break
14:00 - 15:40	Session 3C: QKD Networks Moderator: Wei Qi, CEO, CAS Quantum Network, China "QKD network approaches – beyond the “classical” – SECOQC et al. approach", Momtchil Peev, Quantum lab, Huawei [ Biography \| Presentation ] "The Madrid SDN quantum network", Vicente Martin, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid [ Biography \| Abstract I Presentation ] "Tokyo QKD network and its application", Masahiro Takeoka, Director,Quantum ICT Lab, NICT, Japan [ Biography I Presentation ] "Quantum security, preparing the next era", Dong-Hi Sim, Head of Global Standards, ICT R&D Center, SK Telecom [ Biography I Abstract I Presentation ] "China Unicom QKD network establishment and application research", Guangquan Wang, Director, Network Technology Research Department, China Unicom Network Technology Research Institute, China [ Biography ] "Towards large scale QKD network and its applications", Hao Qin, Senior Researcher, CAS Quantum Network Co. Ltd. [ Biography I Abstract I Presentation ]
15:40 - 16:00	Coffee Break
16:00 - 18:00	Session 3D: QKD Products Moderator: Martin Ward, Senior Research Scientist, Toshiba Research Europe Limited [ Biography ] "The Integration of QKD and Security Services", Yong Zhao, CEO, QuantumCTek, Co. Ltd [ Biography I Abstract I Presentation ] “IDQ perspectives on quantum technologies”, Matthieu Legre, Standardization Manager, ID Quantique SA, Switzerland [ Biography \| Abstract \| Presentation ] "QKD key delivery API and its applications", Yoshimichi Tanizawa, Senior Research Scientist, Toshiba, Japan [ Biography I Abstract ] "The importance of standards for quantum random number generation", Mark Jackson, Scientific Lead,Cambridge Quantum Computing, United States [ Biography I Presentation ] “QKD application and its co-existing with optical communication network", Jidong Xu, Standard director, ZTE [ Biography I Presentation ]

Day 3, 7 June 2019

09:00 - 10:50	Session 4: Quantum Metrology QIT enables a new generation of sensors such as ultra-precise atomic clocks, gravimeter, gyroscope and magnetometer, with applications ranging from natural resource exploration, biomedical diagnostics to GPS-free navigation. Quantum metrology is the future direction of sensing and measurement technology. This session will introduce current research status, market opportunities, challenges and prospects of quantum metrology and possible industrialization trends. Moderator: Qiang Zhang, Professor, USTC [ Biography ] "Compact and portable atom gravimeter", Shuai Chen, Professor, USTC [ Biography I Presentation ] "Quantum optical technologies for metrology, sensing and imaging in transparent quantum networks", Jonathan Dowling, Co-Director, Horace Hearne Institute for Theoretical Physics, Louisiana State University [ Biography I Presentation ] "Single-photon remote sensing", Feihu Xu, Professor, University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) [ Biography I Presentation ] Fiber based optical frequency comb", Haifeng Jiang, Professor, National Time Service Center (NTSC) [ Biography \| Abstract \| Presentation ] "Single photon lidar for atmospheric detection", Haiyun Xia, Associate Professor, USTC, CEO,Glory China Quantum Lidar Co.Ltd [ Biography I Presentation ]
10:50 - 11:10	Coffee Break
11:10 - 12:30	Session 5: Quantum Information Network (QIN) Quantum information network (QIN) is expected to connect quantum information processing nodes (such as quantum computers and quantum sensors) to realize quantum information transmission and networking. This session will present QIN enabling technology, research progress, potential application scenarios and network architecture. Future oriented frontier areas such as satellite-based quantum network, high-precision quantum time reference, and blind quantum computing will be discussed in this session. Moderator: Barry Sanders, University of Calgary [ Biography ] "Global-scale quantum network", Chengzhi Peng, Professor, USTC [ Biography ] "The future of Quantum internet", Lawrence Gasman, President, Inside Quantum Technology [ Biography I Abstract I Presentation ] "Quantum repeater and network with cold atomic ensembles", Xiaohui Bao, Professor, USTC [ Biography ] "Development of decoy-state quantum key distribution", Xiangbin Wang, Professor, Tsinghua University [ Biography I Abstract I Presentation ]
12:30 - 14:00	Lunch Break
14:00 - 15:45	Session 6: Quantum Information Technology (QIT) Standardization Session 6A: Global (QIT) Standardization - Presentations QIT related standardization has been initiated recently in many standardization organizations such as ETSI, IEEE, IRTF, ITU-T, ISO/IEC JTC 1, etc. This session will investigate global efforts and discuss opportunities, challenges and prospects in QIT standardization. This session will aim to identify requirements and gaps in global QIT standardization, especially focusing on QIT for networks, and propose roadmaps for ITU-T Study Groups to work on QIT for networks standardization. Moderator: Xiaoya Yang, Counselor, ITU-T Study Group 17, ITU [ Biography ] "An overview of current quantum information technology standardization", Wei Qi, Chair, CCSA Quantum Communication and Information Processing Special Task Group (ST7) [ Biography I Abstract I Presentation ] "Activities within ETSI ISG QKD", Martin Ward, ETSI ISG-QKD [ Biography I Presentation ] "Quantum security standardization activities in ITU-T SG17", Donghi Sim, ITU-T SG17 [ Biography I Abstract I Presentation ] "QKD standardization in ITU-T SG 13", Kaoru Kenyoshi, ITU-T SG13 (Q16/13) [ Biography \| Abstract \| Presentation ] "QKD standardization in ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 27", Hongsong Shi, ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 27 [ Biography \| Abstract \| Presentation ] "Quantum secure communication standardization in CCSA", Zhangchao Ma, Head of Standards, CAS Quantum Network Co.Ltd. [ Biography I Abstract I Presentation ] "Quantum computing and metrology standardization in China", Qiang Zhang, Professor of Physics, USTC [ Biography ]
15:45- 16:15	Coffee Break
16:15 - 17:00	Session 6B: ITU-T QIT Standardization - Panel discussion Moderator: Bilel Jamoussi, Chief of Study Group Department,TSB, ITU [ Biography ] Martin Ward, ETSI ISG-QKD [ Biography ] Donghi Sim, ITU-T SG17 [ Biography ] Junsei Lai, CAICT China [ Biography ] Zhangchao Ma, CAS Quantum Network [ Biography ] Hongsong Shi, Director, China Information Technology Security Evaluation Center [ Biography ]
17:00 - 18:00	Closure - Workshop Summary

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