Finance in the Quantum Age : Risks and Opportunities
2026-04-16T11:00:00+00:00
2026-04-16T12:00:00+00:00
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House of the Euro
Rue de la Science 37
Bruxelles
1040
BE
ECB Event: Quantum computing is advancing from theory to practical applications. Discover the risks and opportunities for the European financial sector.ECB EVENT Finance in the Quantum AgeRisks and OpportunitiesDate:16/04/2026Time:13:00 - 14:00Location:House of the Euro, Rue de la Science 37, 1040 BrusselsAbout the EventQuantum computing is advancing from theory to practical applications, opening the door to innovative opportunities while also raising concerns about, for instance, its potential to break public-key cryptography, a cornerstone of today's financial systems. Even before encryption methods fail, sensitive data could be stolen and kept for later decryption, a threat known as "harvest now, decrypt later."While experts are aware of these challenges and are suggesting solutions, key questions remain: Are we moving quickly and decisively enough? Are we overlooking risks? Are we doing enough to harness Europe's strengths in this field and to reduce dependency on IT security providers from outside the region?SpeakersGabi DREO RODOSEKProfessor for Communication Systems and Network SecurityBundeswehr University, Munich Olivier LANTRANHead of Banque de France Innovation Centre "Le Lab", Co-chair of the G7 Quantum Technologies Working GroupBanque de France Francisco GARCIAHead of Section IT, Operational Risk & ResilienceEuropean Central Bank Alessia BIZZARRIPolicy Officer, Directorate-General for Communications Networks, Content And TechnologyEuropean Commission Programme13:00Panel discussionGabi DREO RODOSEKOlivier LANTRANFrancisco GARCIAAlessia BIZZARRITopics: Finance in the Quantum Age: Risks and OpportunitiesImportant – Please be advised that the room's physical constraints permit only a restricted number of participants so registration could be closed after the maximum capacity is reached.Please note that a photographer might be present at the event, taking photographs for Organisers' communications platforms. If you do not wish to be photographed, please inform the photographer in the room.
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