The Inaugural
UK-US Quantum
Security Forum

SEPTEMBER 22, 2026 • U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY • ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND

Building the Future of Quantum Security
Through Relationships

An invitation-only gathering bringing together quantum leaders from government, industry, and research to accelerate quantum technology deployment.

Supported by The United Kingdom's
Department for Business and Trade.

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The Challenge

Quantum Technology is Developing at a Faster Rate Than Adoption

Breakthroughs are happening across quantum computing, sensing, networking and security. Yet many of the relationships required to move these technologies into operational environments need to be bolstered.

The Connections Required

  1. Researchers

    Need access to industry

  2. Industry

    Needs access to government

  3. Government

    Needs access to emerging technologies

  4. Defence

    Needs practical pathways to deployment

The Connection Gap

Too often, these conversations happen in silos.

What That Causes

  • Pathways stall

    Promising technologies struggle to reach mission-critical applications.

  • Partnerships lag

    The right relationships take too long to form.

  • Opportunities are missed

    High-value openings disappear before teams can act.

Why This Forum Exists

Bringing the Right People Together

The UK-US Quantum Security Forum connects the people turning quantum's potential into operational capability.

A working forum for those shaping what's next.

No slide presentations to sit through.

No watching from the sidelines.

Join us to engage in meaningful conversations about how quantum technologies move from possibility to implementation.

What Makes This Different

Curated Conversations.
Not Crowds.

This forum creates value through curation, not scale. Every participant has been carefully invited for their ability to contribute to the conversation.

We'll engage with leaders across:

Quantum Technology

Defence and National Security

Government and Policy

Commercialisation

Research and Innovation

The goal is to build the relationships that turn ideas into action, not just share ideas.

What Participants Can Expect

Access

Meet those shaping the future of quantum security across industry, defence, research and government.

Insight

Explore the challenges, opportunities and barriers facing quantum adoption and deployment.

Collaboration

Participate in focused working groups designed to generate practical outcomes.

Opportunity

Jumpstart relationships that may otherwise take years to build by traditional networking.

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Working Group Topics

Exploring the Critical Challenges Shaping Quantum Security

Talent & Workforce

How do we develop the talent to support the growing quantum ecosystem?

Technology & Operations

What is required to move promising technologies into operational environments?

Markets & Commercialisation

How do we accelerate investment, adoption, and deployment?

Hopper Hall at the United States Naval Academy

Invitation-only

Join Us

Register now to join an exclusive gathering of leaders advancing quantum security from breakthrough to mission impact.

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September 22, 2026 • Annapolis, Maryland

Convening at

United States Naval Academy

Annapolis, Maryland — September 22, 2026

The United States Naval Academy occupies a singular place in American history — and in the story of those who have committed their lives to service, excellence, and national defence.

We are honoured to convene the UK-US Quantum Security Forum within this historic setting, where the Academy’s enduring mission of developing future leaders reflects the spirit of this gathering.

U.S. Naval Academy seal

Featured Speakers

Voices Shaping the Future of Quantum Security

Roger McKinlay

Roger McKinlay

Chair

UKQuantum

Dr. Samara Firebaugh

Dr. Samara Firebaugh

Provost

U.S. Naval Academy

Hon. Paul Dabbar

Hon. Paul Dabbar

Deputy Secretary

U.S. Dept. of Commerce

LtGen Michael Borgschulte

LtGen Michael Borgschulte

Superintendent

U.S. Naval Academy

Hon. Gibson Armstrong

Hon. Gibson Armstrong

President

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