OWASP Tirana: Quantum Computing & the Race to Post-Quantum Cryptography

OWASP Tirana: Quantum Computing & the Race to Post-Quantum Cryptography
Quantum computing isn't science fiction anymore, it's a countdown clock on the cryptography securing your data today.

Join OWASP Tirana on October 1st at the Pyramid of Tirana for an evening on the quantum threat and how to get ahead of it.
We'll cover: quantum computing fundamentals — what's real vs. hype; quantum risk to cryptography, including "harvest now, decrypt later" attacks; the impact on digital identity systems; and a practical roadmap for PQC (post-quantum cryptography) transformation.

Quantum computing is quietly rewriting the rules of digital trust — and Albania is not exempt. Our government and critical infrastructure have already been the target of major state-sponsored cyberattacks, our financial sector is digitalizing faster than ever under EU-aligned regulation, and a national Digital ID is set to launch in 2026.

Every one of these systems depends on cryptography that quantum computers will eventually be able to break — and data stolen today can simply be stored and decrypted later. For Albania's banks, regulators, and critical national infrastructure, the time to start planning the shift to post-quantum cryptography isn't years from now. It's now.

Speakers:

Kreshnik Rexha — CTO, Data and Application Security, IBM
Kreshnik Cela — Global IAM Lead, IBM
Suketu Mehta — UKI Cryptography Lead, IBM

Whether you're a security practitioner, developer, or just quantum-curious, walk away with a clear, practical view of the risk — and the path forward. Spots are limited — RSVP now!