Industry Experts, Practitioners, Researchers, and Technology Leaders Invited to Help Attendees Answer the Need for Awareness, Planning, and Strategy
Shelton, CT — TMC and Crossfire Media today announced that the Call for Papers is now open for Y2Q Summit 2027, taking place February 9-11, 2027, at the Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Y2Q Summit (Years to Quantum) is the industry's premier event dedicated to helping organizations understand, prepare for, and successfully navigate the business, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and operational challenges posed by quantum computing.
While enterprises are currently focused on becoming AI-ready, many experts believe a far more disruptive challenge is approaching: the moment quantum computing becomes capable of compromising today's encryption standards and security infrastructure.
Y2Q Summit was created to help organizations move beyond theoretical discussions and begin building practical roadmaps for post-quantum readiness.
"Quantum computing has the potential to fundamentally reshape cybersecurity, communications, identity management, data protection, compliance, and digital trust," said Rich Tehrani, CEO, TMC. "The question is no longer whether organizations should prepare, but whether they will begin preparing soon enough."
One of the most pressing concerns is the growing threat known as "Harvest Now, Decrypt Later," in which encrypted data is collected today with the expectation that future quantum computers will eventually be able to decrypt it.
For organizations responsible for protecting sensitive customer, financial, healthcare, government, and critical infrastructure data, the implications are significant.
"Many organizations underestimate how much planning, assessment, and infrastructure modernization may be required to achieve quantum readiness," added Tehrani. "Y2Q Summit will focus on practical guidance, real-world strategies, lessons learned, and actionable frameworks that help organizations understand what they should be doing today to prepare for tomorrow."
Y2Q Summit is seeking presentations, panels, workshops, and case studies focused on topics including:
• Post-Quantum Cryptography and Cybersecurity
• Quantum Readiness Assessments and Roadmaps
• Harvest Now, Decrypt Later Risks
• Quantum-Safe Networking and Communications Infrastructure
• Identity, Trust, Authentication, and Data Protection
• AI, Quantum Computing, and Their Convergence
• Financial Services Quantum Readiness
• Healthcare, Government, and Critical Infrastructure Preparedness
• Cloud, Infrastructure, and Enterprise Architecture Implications
• Compliance, Governance, and Regulatory Considerations
• Business Continuity and Long-Term Resilience Planning
• Quantum Risk Management and Executive Leadership Strategies
• Real-World Deployments, Pilot Projects, and Lessons Learned
Preference will be given to sessions that provide:
• Practical implementation guidance
• Enterprise readiness strategies
• Real-world case studies and lessons learned
• Actionable frameworks and assessment methodologies
• Educational, non-commercial content
• Expert panels featuring diverse perspectives
Y2Q Summit attendees will include enterprise technology leaders, CISOs, CIOs, security professionals, infrastructure architects, compliance officers, government stakeholders, researchers, technology innovators, service providers, and business executives seeking to understand and prepare for the post-quantum future.
Organizations interested in speaking should understand that Y2Q Summit is an educational event. Sessions should focus on helping attendees develop practical strategies and actionable plans rather than delivering product pitches.
The event is part of the ITEXPO #TECHSUPERSHOW, which brings together thousands of technology professionals, buyers, decision-makers, and industry leaders each year.
For additional information and to submit a speaker proposal, visit:
https://www.y2qsummit.com/east/call-for-speakers.aspx
Registration for Y2Q Summit 2027 is now open. Companies interested in sponsorship, exhibiting, or advertising opportunities should contact TMC's Dave Rodriguez at 203-852-6800 x146.
Click to Submit Session and Speaker Proposals Now
If you have any questions on the speaking process, feel free to reach out to the TMC Events Team.
Media Contact:
Stephanie Thompson
Communications Liaison, TMC
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Sponsorship Contacts:
Dave Rodriguez, TMC | [email protected] | 203-852-6800 x146
Edited by
Erik Linask
