Quantum networks harnessing QITs (including quantum communication, quantum computing and quantum sensing) are envisioned to forge brand new applications which will provide profound impact to the ICT world.
Quantum communications, or the transfer of information using resources governed by the rules of quantum mechanics, is most often associated today with quantum key distribution (QKD) and the ability to securely exchange cryptographic keys between parties. However, quantum communications and corresponding quantum information networks can support a considerable number of applications and use cases beyond just QKD.
In this episode, we explored some of these use cases, including those in computing, sensing, and cybersecurity, and the implications they may have for future telecommunications networks. Enabling technologies were also discussed as they directly related to quantum communications use cases.
Participation was open to ITU Member States, Sector Members, Associates and Academic Institutions and to any individual from a country that is a member of ITU who wishes to contribute to the work. This includes individuals who are also members of international, regional and national organizations.
Programme
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Welcome Remarks
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Chaesub Lee, Director, Telecommunication Standardization Bureau, ITU
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15:05 - 16:35
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Session 1: Applications and use cases of QKD Networks
Moderator: Zhangchao Ma, Senior Consultant, CAS Quantum Network, China -
Zhangchao Ma, Senior Consultant, CAS Quantum Network, China: "Introduction to ITU-T FG-QIT4N D2.2: QIT4N use case part 2: QKDN" [ Presentation ]
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Duncan Earl, President & Chief Technology Officer, Qubitekk Inc., United States [
Presentation ]
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Andreas Poppe, Senior Project Co-ordinator, Austrian Institute of Technology (AIT), Austria [
Presentation ]
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Hans Hyungsoo Kim, Director, Quantum Infra Innovation Project, Infra Lab., KT (Korea Telecom) corp. [
Presentation ]
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Yoshimichi Tanizawa, Chief Research Scientist, Toshiba Corporation, Corporate Research & Development Center [
Presentation ]
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Yong Zhao, CEO, QuantumCTek Co., Ltd., Chair, Quantum Information Association of China (QIAC), China [
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Q&A
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16:35 - 17:35
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Session 2: Use cases of Quantum Networks beyond QKDN
Moderator: James Nagel, Lead Photonic & Laser Systems Engineer, L3Harris Technologies, United States
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Yuan Gu, Chief Standard Engineer, ZTE Corporation, China: "Introduction to ITU-T FG-QIT4N D1.2: QIT4N use case part 1: Network aspects of quantum information technology" [
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Chonggang Wang, Principal Engineer/IEEE Fellow, InterDigital Communications, United States: "Introduction to IRTF Study on Applications and Use Cases for the Quantum Internet" [
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Ming-Han Li, Senior researcher, CAS Quantum Network Co., Ltd, China [
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Marc Kaplan, CEO, VeriQloud, France [
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Q&A
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