PQ-REACT EU Project: Conversations with our experts https://pqreact.podbean.com Welcome to the PQ-REACT conversations with our experts series! Your decryption key to the future of cryptography!

In this series, we dive into one of the most critical transitions of our digital age, the shift from classical to post-quantum cryptography. As quantum computing rapidly evolves, so does the urgency to secure our digital systems.

The PQ-REACT project, funded by the European Union’s Horizon Europe programme, is on a mission to design, develop and validate a framework for a faster and smoother transition from classical to post-quantum cryptography for a wide variety of contexts and usage domains. This framework will include PQC migration paths and cryptographic agility methods, and will develop a portfolio of tools for validating post-quantum cryptographic systems, allowing users to switch to post-quantum cryptography while considering their individual needs and various contexts. 

And yes, we’re even putting real quantum computers to the test!

Join us as we sit down with our project’s experts to explore the buzzing world of quantum threats, cryptographic innovation, and how PQ-REACT is paving the way for a more secure, post-quantum future.

Stay tuned as we decode the future!

]]> Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:55:15 +0200 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2025 All rights reserved. Science 1440 episodic pqreact pqreact No true https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/21632346/PQ-REACT_Podcast-Cover.png PQ-REACT EU Project: Conversations with our experts https://pqreact.podbean.com 144 144 What We Built: Inside the PQ-REACT Framework What We Built: Inside the PQ-REACT Framework https://pqreact.podbean.com/e/what-we-built-inside-the-pq-react-framework/ https://pqreact.podbean.com/e/what-we-built-inside-the-pq-react-framework/#comments Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:55:15 +0200 pqreact.podbean.com/1a5e8b1a-69aa-3335-b1d0-f073ae21d81e In our last episode, we spoke with Akis Kourtis, our project coordinator from the National Centre for Scientific Research "Demokritos". He shared insights into the project's key results, explained how the PQ-REACT ecosystem supports organisations on their post-quantum journey and more!

]]> In our last episode, we spoke with Akis Kourtis, our project coordinator from the National Centre for Scientific Research "Demokritos". He shared insights into the project's key results, explained how the PQ-REACT ecosystem supports organisations on their post-quantum journey and more!

]]> pqreact true No 785 10 full From Research to Real World Implementation: the PQ-REACT pilots explained-Post Quantum Enabled Blockchain From Research to Real World Implementation: the PQ-REACT pilots explained-Post Quantum Enabled Blockchain https://pqreact.podbean.com/e/from-research-to-real-world-implementation-the-pq-react-pilots-explained-post-quantum-enabled-blockchain/ https://pqreact.podbean.com/e/from-research-to-real-world-implementation-the-pq-react-pilots-explained-post-quantum-enabled-blockchain/#comments Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:45:16 +0200 pqreact.podbean.com/febb3819-eac6-3bcc-a94e-b929cf2e9f28 In this episode, we discussed with Virginia Lampropoulou from the National Centre for Scientific Research "Demokritos" about the PQ-REACT Post-Quantum Enabled Blockchain Pilot. She explained the risks quantum computing poses to distributed ledger technologies, how the pilot is testing quantum-safe solutions in realistic telecommunications environments, and what the findings could mean for a wide range of sectors beyond network providers.

]]> In this episode, we discussed with Virginia Lampropoulou from the National Centre for Scientific Research "Demokritos" about the PQ-REACT Post-Quantum Enabled Blockchain Pilot. She explained the risks quantum computing poses to distributed ledger technologies, how the pilot is testing quantum-safe solutions in realistic telecommunications environments, and what the findings could mean for a wide range of sectors beyond network providers.

]]> pqreact true No 673 9 full From Research to Real World Implementation: the PQ-REACT pilots explained-Quantum Key Distribution on 5G Networks From Research to Real World Implementation: the PQ-REACT pilots explained-Quantum Key Distribution on 5G Networks https://pqreact.podbean.com/e/from-research-to-real-world-implementation-the-pq-react-pilots-explained-quantum-key-distribution-on-5g-networks/ https://pqreact.podbean.com/e/from-research-to-real-world-implementation-the-pq-react-pilots-explained-quantum-key-distribution-on-5g-networks/#comments Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:24:06 +0200 pqreact.podbean.com/71f0d116-d760-3251-b0c2-29228dc4bb0a In this episode, we discussed the objectives, testing environment, key findings, and the role quantum-safe technologies will play in securing 5G and future 6G infrastructures with Antonio Pastor from Telefónica.

]]> In this episode, we discussed the objectives, testing environment, key findings, and the role quantum-safe technologies will play in securing 5G and future 6G infrastructures with Antonio Pastor from Telefónica.

]]> pqreact true No 550 8 full From Research to Real World Implementation: The PQ-REACT pilots explained-Post Quantum Cryptography for Smart Grid Applications From Research to Real World Implementation: The PQ-REACT pilots explained-Post Quantum Cryptography for Smart Grid Applications https://pqreact.podbean.com/e/from-research-to-real-world-implementation-the-pq-react-pilots-explained-post-quantum-cryptography-for-smart-grid-applications/ https://pqreact.podbean.com/e/from-research-to-real-world-implementation-the-pq-react-pilots-explained-post-quantum-cryptography-for-smart-grid-applications/#comments Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:18:44 +0200 pqreact.podbean.com/a05ff571-0df7-39c1-a9a9-6a81e6107d25 In episode seven, we discussed the PQC for Smart Grid applications pilot with David Domingo from Indra. He presented the challenges facing smart grid security, explained how the pilot is evaluating post-quantum cryptography for energy applications, and shared key lessons learned from working with utilities and smart meter technologies.

]]> In episode seven, we discussed the PQC for Smart Grid applications pilot with David Domingo from Indra. He presented the challenges facing smart grid security, explained how the pilot is evaluating post-quantum cryptography for energy applications, and shared key lessons learned from working with utilities and smart meter technologies.

]]> pqreact true No 436 7 full Law, Risk, and the Post-Quantum Future. Law, Risk, and the Post-Quantum Future. https://pqreact.podbean.com/e/law-risk-and-the-post-quantum-future/ https://pqreact.podbean.com/e/law-risk-and-the-post-quantum-future/#comments Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:01:47 +0200 pqreact.podbean.com/149abc96-f40e-3a74-ba31-67faa85f2a07 In our new episodes of PQ-REACT: Conversations with our Experts, we spoke with Maria Gagliardi, from the Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies, about the often-overlooked legal implications of the post-quantum transition and why regulators, institutions, and organisations need to prepare now.

]]> In our new episodes of PQ-REACT: Conversations with our Experts, we spoke with Maria Gagliardi, from the Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies, about the often-overlooked legal implications of the post-quantum transition and why regulators, institutions, and organisations need to prepare now.

]]> pqreact true No 722 6 full Quantum vs. Classical: Where Quantum Computing meets security Quantum vs. Classical: Where Quantum Computing meets security https://pqreact.podbean.com/e/quantum-vs-classical-where-quantum-computing-meets-security/ https://pqreact.podbean.com/e/quantum-vs-classical-where-quantum-computing-meets-security/#comments Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:20:38 +0200 pqreact.podbean.com/203381ac-67bd-3c2a-a298-0d187ef44e4c In the fifth episode, we explore the differences between High-Performance Computing and Quantum Computing, the “Eclipse Qrisp” programming language and more with Tobias Köppl from the Fraunhofer Institute.

]]> In the fifth episode, we explore the differences between High-Performance Computing and Quantum Computing, the “Eclipse Qrisp” programming language and more with Tobias Köppl from the Fraunhofer Institute.

]]> pqreact true No 560 5 full Securing Tomorrow’s Networks: Quantum Key Distribution and Post-Quantum Cryptography, and the 5G Transition. Securing Tomorrow’s Networks: Quantum Key Distribution and Post-Quantum Cryptography, and the 5G Transition. https://pqreact.podbean.com/e/securing-tomorrow-s-networks-quantum-key-distribution-and-post-quantum-cryptography-and-the-5g-transition/ https://pqreact.podbean.com/e/securing-tomorrow-s-networks-quantum-key-distribution-and-post-quantum-cryptography-and-the-5g-transition/#comments Thu, 05 Feb 2026 14:25:44 +0200 pqreact.podbean.com/70039888-189f-3880-bcea-10387a3e6e46 In the fourth episode, we dive into the future of secure networks, exploring Quantum Key Distribution, Post-Quantum Cryptography, and the transition to 5G with Victor Hernando Fernandez from TELEFONICA.

]]> In the fourth episode, we dive into the future of secure networks, exploring Quantum Key Distribution, Post-Quantum Cryptography, and the transition to 5G with Victor Hernando Fernandez from TELEFONICA.

]]> pqreact true No 283 4 full When Law Meets Quantum: Legal Implications in the Post-Quantum Cryptography Era. When Law Meets Quantum: Legal Implications in the Post-Quantum Cryptography Era. https://pqreact.podbean.com/e/when-law-meets-quantum-legal-implications-in-the-post-quantum-cryptography-era/ https://pqreact.podbean.com/e/when-law-meets-quantum-legal-implications-in-the-post-quantum-cryptography-era/#comments Thu, 08 Jan 2026 19:23:38 +0200 pqreact.podbean.com/67ab21ef-1fd7-39ff-b520-46f099c9f655 In the third episode, we discuss and analyse the legal implications in the Post-Quantum Cryptography Era with Maria Gagliardi from the Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies.

]]> In the third episode, we discuss and analyse the legal implications in the Post-Quantum Cryptography Era with Maria Gagliardi from the Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies.

]]> pqreact true No 500 3 full Powering the Future: Energy-related Pilots, Infrastructure Readiness & the NIST Standardisation Journey through the PQ-REACT expertise Powering the Future: Energy-related Pilots, Infrastructure Readiness & the NIST Standardisation Journey through the PQ-REACT expertise https://pqreact.podbean.com/e/powering-the-future-energy-related-pilots-infrastructure-readiness-the-nist-standardisation-journey-through-the-pq-react-expertise/ https://pqreact.podbean.com/e/powering-the-future-energy-related-pilots-infrastructure-readiness-the-nist-standardisation-journey-through-the-pq-react-expertise/#comments Wed, 10 Dec 2025 17:27:52 +0200 pqreact.podbean.com/ba4af85e-3a10-3fa3-b7d9-17ce257750f9 In the second episode, we explored the technical challenges of preparing critical infrastructures for the post-quantum era with David Domingo, Senior Engineer at Indra.

]]> In the second episode, we explored the technical challenges of preparing critical infrastructures for the post-quantum era with David Domingo, Senior Engineer at Indra.

]]> pqreact true No 360 2 full Breaking down Post-Quantum Cryptography: The PQ-REACT case Breaking down Post-Quantum Cryptography: The PQ-REACT case https://pqreact.podbean.com/e/breaking-down-post-quantum-cryptography-the-pq-react-case/ https://pqreact.podbean.com/e/breaking-down-post-quantum-cryptography-the-pq-react-case/#comments Tue, 11 Nov 2025 18:03:05 +0200 pqreact.podbean.com/5dc512cc-462e-3d7f-b030-4ccd3aa22369 In our first episode, “Breaking down Post-Quantum Cryptography: The PQ-REACT case”, we welcome Akis Kourtis from the National Centre for Scientific Research Demokritos. Akis is the project’s coordinator and a Grade C Researcher, leading the PQ-REACT and PQ-NEXT projects related to PQC.

]]> In our first episode, “Breaking down Post-Quantum Cryptography: The PQ-REACT case”, we welcome Akis Kourtis from the National Centre for Scientific Research Demokritos. Akis is the project’s coordinator and a Grade C Researcher, leading the PQ-REACT and PQ-NEXT projects related to PQC.

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