The Challenge
Quantum Technology is Advancing Faster 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 Challenge in Practice
Researchers need access to industry
Industry needs access to government
Government needs access to emerging technologies
Defence stakeholders need practical pathways to deployment
Too often, these conversations happen in silos
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.
Discussion Themes
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?
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.
Featured Speakers
Voices Shaping the Future of Quantum Security
