2026 Post-Quantum Cryptography Summit - Virtual 9/16/26

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From federal migration strategy and marketplace dynamics to hands-on implementation guidance and global threat analysis, this hybrid summit will equip federal agencies with the knowledge, tools, and partnerships needed to accelerate their quantum readiness journey. This event is open to .gov and .mil only.

Learning objectives

  • Understand comprehensive federal migration strategy and prioritization framework for PQC implementation
  • Explore the evolving quantum-safe marketplace and engage with leading industry solutions
  • Learn advanced PIV and identity management considerations in PQC migration context
  • Analyze intersection of AI and PQC threats within global cybersecurity landscape
  • Develop crypto-agility strategies for long-term quantum resilience
  • Identify and leverage GSA’s expanded contract vehicles and acquisition pathways
  • Network with federal peers, industry experts, and implementation partners
  • Gain practical insights from real-world PQC implementation case studies

Featured speakers

  • Lawrence Hale, Assistant Commissioner, Office of Acquisition Solutions Development, GSA
  • Michael Duffy, U.S. Federal CISO (Acting), Office of Management and Budget
  • Dr. Britta Hale, Office of the Chief Information Officer, Department of War
  • Bill Newhouse, National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence Migration to Post-Quantum Cryptography Project
  • Dylan Pressman, Office of the National Cyber Director
  • David Hawes, CMVP Program Manager, NIST
  • Patrick Manley, Lead for Quantum Security, CISA
  • India Donald, Functional Manager for the Federal Public Key Infrastructure Management Authority, GSA
  • Dan Pomeroy, Deputy Associate Administrator, Office of Technology Policy, GSA

Registration details

Contact: pqcevents@gsa.gov

CLPs: Seven Continuous Learning Points (In Person), Four Continuous Learning Points (Virtual)

In-Person Registration — 20 F Street Conference Center

Virtual Registration — Zoom for Government webinar

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