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Securing Europe's Digital Future: Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) Transition with QUBIP & PQ-REACT

Michail Alexandros Kourtis

Published Jul 2, 2026• 0 citations
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Abstract

A collaborative workshop by the QUBIP and PQ-REACT EU projects at the ETSI Quantum Conference, exploring Europe's transition to post-quantum cryptography (PQC). This session will showcase state-of-the-art strategies, infrastructure, and real-world pilots designed to facilitate a seamless PQC migration.
DOI
10.5281/zenodo.21131768

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