DigiCert unveils speakers for Quantum Readiness Day
Mon, 24th Aug 2026 (Today)
DigiCert has announced the speaker lineup for its third annual World Quantum Readiness Day, which will focus on post-quantum cryptography readiness.
The virtual programme will bring together speakers from financial services, consulting, energy, managed services and research, alongside DigiCert executives and technical specialists. It will feature three regional sessions covering the Americas; Europe, the Middle East and Africa; and Asia-Pacific and Japan.
The agenda focuses on how organisations can move from planning for quantum-related security risks to carrying out post-quantum cryptography migration work. Topics include practical migration approaches, changes in regulations and standards, common adoption barriers, and lessons from organisations already putting readiness plans into use.
Post-quantum cryptography has become a growing concern for businesses and public bodies as advances in quantum computing raise questions about the long-term security of current encryption methods. Organisations handling sensitive data, regulated infrastructure and large certificate estates are under pressure to assess where cryptographic systems are used and how they could be replaced.
DigiCert is using the event to underline that quantum readiness is shifting from a research discussion to an operational task for security teams. External speakers include Christian Pfister, Team Leader IT Security Operation (SOC) & Lead Quantum Safe Competence Centre at LGT Financial Services; Colin Soutar, Global Quantum Cyber Readiness Leader at Deloitte & Touche; Naomi Wynn, Chief Executive Officer at National Energy PKI; Jostein Stokkan, Product Manager, Security Service Offerings at ATEA Managed Services; and Sadaaki Yamazaki, Senior Security Specialist, Digital Solution R&D Department at Daiwa Institute of Research.
Internal speakers include Dr. Amit Sinha, Chief Executive Officer; Lakshmi Hanspal, Chief Trust Officer; Deepika Chauhan, Chief Product Officer; Tim Hollebeek, Vice President, Industry Standards; Dean Coclin, Senior Director, Industry Strategy; and Shane Kelly, Principal Crypto Architect.
Industry pressure
The issue has gained prominence as governments and standards bodies work through the transition to newer cryptographic methods designed to withstand attacks from future quantum computers. For many organisations, that means identifying vulnerable systems, understanding dependencies across devices and software, and setting priorities for replacement work.
Businesses face a practical challenge because cryptography is often embedded across certificates, applications, hardware and communications systems, making large-scale changes difficult to carry out quickly. Financial institutions, infrastructure operators and technology providers are among those likely to face particular scrutiny because of the sensitivity of their data and how long it may need to remain secure.
DigiCert, which works in digital certificates and public key infrastructure, has sought to position itself in that debate by focusing on certificate lifecycle management and trust services tied to the migration process. More than 125,000 organisations use its products and services, including 90% of the Fortune 500, according to the company.
John Furrier, Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer of SiliconANGLE Media, Executive Editor of SiliconANGLE.com and host of theCUBE, is set to host the regional sessions. The event will also include a live question-and-answer segment.
This year's programme is framed around turning broad plans into specific actions as organisations weigh how quickly to begin deployment work. That reflects a wider shift in cybersecurity planning, in which quantum readiness is increasingly being treated as a staged transformation project rather than a distant technical concern.
Dr. Amit Sinha outlined that view in remarks released with the announcement. "The shift to post-quantum cryptography is a significant undertaking, and the time to make tangible progress is now," said Sinha, Chief Executive Officer of DigiCert. "Organisations don't need to solve everything at once. By taking focused steps today, they can reduce risk, build momentum and create a stronger foundation for a quantum-safe future."