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CALL FOR PAPERS

Call for Papers Submission

    Submissions Deadline August 31

    Use the form below to submit your session topics, descriptions, and speakers for Y2Q Summit. If selected, a member of the Y2Q Summit Editorial Team will contact you regarding inclusion in the conference program. We also welcome speaker recommendations for existing sessions.

    Y2Q Summit is seeking subject matter experts to deliver practical, actionable sessions focused on preparing organizations for the impact of quantum computing on today's security infrastructure. This is not a theoretical event—we are prioritizing real-world strategies, proven approaches, and lessons learned from organizations already taking action.

    What We're Looking For

    Attendees are especially interested in sessions that address:

    • Assessing enterprise exposure to quantum-related risks
    • Transitioning to post-quantum cryptography (PQC)
    • Building crypto-agility across systems and infrastructure
    • Protecting long-life data from future decryption threats
    • “Harvest now, decrypt later' risk mitigation strategies
    • Migration planning: timelines, challenges, and execution
    • Identity, PKI, and certificate management in a post-quantum world
    • Quantum-safe networking and secure communications
    • Cloud and hybrid environment readiness
    • Regulatory, compliance, and governance considerations
    • Real-world case studies and implementation experiences

    Expected Attendees Include

    • Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs)
    • Chief Technology Officers (CTOs)
    • Chief Information Officers (CIOs)
    • Cybersecurity & Risk Management Leaders
    • Enterprise IT & Infrastructure Teams
    • Identity, Encryption & PKI Specialists
    • Cloud, DevOps & Platform Architects
    • Compliance, Legal & Governance Professionals
    • Financial Services, Healthcare & Government Leaders
    • Technology Advisors, Consultants & System Integrators

    Attendees Are Actively Seeking Solutions In

    • Post-quantum cryptography (PQC) and encryption solutions
    • Key management, PKI, and certificate lifecycle management
    • Crypto-agility platforms and migration tools
    • Data protection, privacy, and long-term data security
    • Identity and access management (IAM, MFA, PAM)
    • Secure networking, Zero Trust, and SASE frameworks
    • Cloud security and hybrid infrastructure protection
    • Risk assessment, compliance, and governance solutions
    • Threat intelligence and quantum risk modeling
    • Consulting, advisory, and implementation services

    Who Should Submit

    • Enterprise practitioners actively addressing quantum readiness
    • Cybersecurity and IT leaders with real-world experience
    • Technology vendors with practical deployment examples
    • Consultants, analysts, and advisory firms
    • Academic researchers and government organizations

    Event Details

    Y2Q Summit takes place February 9-11, 2027 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, as part of the ITEXPO #TECHSUPERSHOW.

    Important Note

    Preference will be given to sessions that deliver clear takeaways, actionable guidance, and real-world experience. Submissions that are overly promotional or lack practical value will not be considered.

    Speaker Requirements:

    Speakers must adhere 100% to our "NO COMMERCIALISM" Policy. If you cannot avoid commercialism, please do not agree to speak at Y2Q Summit. Speakers must share their information in an educational, non-commercial and non-self-promotional manner. Speakers must present new concepts and new ideas, not available from any other source. Speakers must provide headshot and complete bio for the conference Web site.

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Benefits of Speaking at Y2Q Summit

MARKETING & BRANDING:

  • Your photo and bio prominently featured on the event Web site, establishing you and your company as trusted and respected experts
  • Your session(s) prominently featured in marketing outreach sent to hundreds of thousands of prospects
  • By presenting at the leading education-driven communications solutions event, you instantly establish yourself as an industry leader
  • Press coverage from the respected TMCnet.com

BUSINESS-BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES:

  • Access to the press list and press room to connect with media and analysts covering your markets
  • Opportunity to engage and connect with qualified prospects attending your session(s)
  • Complimentary admission to all networking events throughout the conference
  • Based on the solutions-focused educational sessions, attendees to TMC events traditionally come ready for guidance on how to spend their budgets

BUDGET AND ACCESS ADVANTAGES:

  • Your SPEAKER badge is an All Access Pass to the entire Y2Q Summit .
    Complimentary access to all breakout sessions
    All meals, networking receptions and breaks included complimentary
    Free admission to all conference parties
  • Expedited Registration when you arrive
  • Reserved seating in keynotes
  • Significant discounts on additional passes for your colleagues

Contact Dave Rodriguez at 203-852-6800 x146 or via email for more information on how to expand on these benefits and have an even bigger presence at Y2Q Summit 2027.

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