ΠΕΡΙΓΡΑΦΗ

This course provides a comprehensive outline context of quantum technologies in conjunction with space and satellite communication systems, focusing on their policy, regulatory, and standardisation dimensions within the European and national context of Cyprus. The course introduces the key categories of quantum technologies with emphasis on quantum communications, quantum-safe security, quantum sensing, and quantum timing, and examines how these technologies integrate with terrestrial and satellite-based communication infrastructures. The training course will address governmental satellite communications (GOVSATCOM), secure space-enabled connectivity, and the role of satellites in extending quantum-secure services beyond terrestrial fibre networks.

This training introduces policymakers, regulators and industry stakeholders to secure communications where quantum and space technologies meet. It covers satellite-based quantum key distribution (QKD), post-quantum cryptography (PQC), the relevant standardisation frameworks and the long-term transition to quantum-safe cryptography.

ΣΕ ΠΟΙΟΥΣ ΑΠΕΥΘΥΝΕΤΑΙ

• Policy Experts, Policy Officers, Policy Managers, and Members of Policy and Strategy Teams working in emerging and space technologies.
• Regulatory Experts, Legal Advisors, Compliance Officers, and Regulatory Affairs Managers focusing on satellite and advanced communication systems.
• Telecommunications Engineers, Satellite Industry Professionals, Technical Managers, and Infrastructure Specialists involved in advanced communication systems.
• Cybersecurity Specialists, Cryptography Experts, Security Analysts, and Quantum-Safe Communication Engineers working on secure communications.

ΠΕΡΙΣΣΟΤΕΡΕΣ ΠΛΗΡΟΦΟΡΙΕΣ

Seminar Programme

1. Quantum and Space Technologies: The Emerging Landscape

• Overview of quantum communications, sensing, and timing
• Role of satellites in secure connectivity
• Strategic relevance for Europe and Cyprus
• Quantum Act: Making Europe a quantum industrial powerhouse (Digital Europe Programme)

2. Quantum-Safe Communications in Terrestrial and Satellite Networks

• QKD architectures: fibre, satellite, and hybrid models

3. PQC migration strategies in Europe

• Governmental and secure satellite communication use cases

4. Standardisation Framework for Quantum and Satellite Communications

• ETSI standards for QKD and quantum networks (e.g. ETSI GS QKD series)
• ISO/IEC standards for quantum technologies and cryptography (ISO/IEC JTC 3,
• ISO/IEC 19790 context)
• ISO/IEC JTC 5 (Space systems and operations)
• CEN/CENELEC activities supporting secure space communications
• Interoperability and assurance across ground and space segments

5. Quantum, Satellite Systems and Artificial Intelligence

• AI-enabled network management in satellite and quantum systems
• Policy considerations related to the EU AI Act
• Quantum Standardisation
• Coordination: JTC22 and ISO/IEC JTC 3
• Mandate and scope of CEN CENELEC JTC22
• Mandate and scope of ISO/IEC JTC 3

6. Interaction with ETSI for quantum communications

• Alignment of European and international quantum standard communications and GOVSATCOM

7. Strategic Positioning for Cyprus

• European quantum and space roadmaps
• Emerging standards and technology evolution
• Opportunities for Cyprus in GOVSATCOM and quantum-enabled satellite services

Closing remarks

Discussion & Q&A Session 

Trainer: Dr Christiana Panayi

The course will be delivered with the contribution of Dr Christiana Panayi, Founder and Director of QVega Ltd, a Cyprus-based company specialising in quantum-secured satellite communications, cybersecurity standardisation and European research and innovation funding. Dr Panayi holds an MSc in Quantum Technologies and a PhD in Quantum Key Distribution from the University of Leeds. Her doctoral research focused on memory-assisted measurement-device-independent quantum key distribution, examining practical approaches and technical constraints for the deployment of quantum-secure communication systems.

Dr Panayi represents Cyprus as Head of Delegation at CEN/CLC JTC 22 (Quantum Technologies), CEN/CLC JTC 5 (Space), and ISO/IEC JTC 3 (Quantum Technologies). Through these roles, she contributes to the development and coordination of standards relevant to quantum technologies, quantum communications, QKD, quantum-safe security, space systems, interoperability and trusted secure-connectivity infrastructures.