Prof. Gavin Brennen

Chief Quantum Officer

BTQ Technologies

Gavin Brennen is a professor of physics in the School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences at Macquarie University where he leads a theory research group working on quantum computing and simulation. As of 2025 he has served as Chief Quantum Officer at the Canadian company BTQ Technologies and directs the quantum computing and applications team at the subsidiary BTQ AU in Sydney. He is co-director of the Australian Quantum Software Network and serves on the Standards Australia Quantum Information Technology working group.

Speaking at

2:00–4:00pmMon 23 MarSide EventUniClub - Workshop Room 1Open
Roadmap for AI and Quantum

[Side Event by Quantum Australia Western Australia Node] UWA Quantum Lab Deep Dive & Innovation Tour - Step Inside the Quantum Revolution

Side EventUniClub - Workshop Room 1Open
About this session
Quantum technologies are transforming industries. At Black Swan Summit, delegates gain firsthand access to the laboratories where these technologies are being developed.
Hosted by UWA Physics, the tour pairs a clear introduction to quantum concepts with guided lab rotations across quantum computing, sensing, and communications.
Delegates will leave with practical insight into how these technologies work, their real-world applications, and the opportunities they create for research, collaboration, and innovation.
Programme
- Quantum 101: Introduction to Quantum Concepts
- Quantum Lab Tour (Limited to 20 slots only)
Please note:
As slots for the Quantum Lab Tour are limited, delegates are required to register their interest via this link.
Slots will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
1:30–2:45pmWed 25 MarPublic-Private RoundtablesUniClub - Roundtable Room 1Open
Roadmap for AI and Quantum

[Roundtable] How to Design Quantum-Safe Systems - A Post-Quantum Cryptography Migration Plan for Critical Infrastructure

Public-Private RoundtablesUniClub - Roundtable Room 1Open
About this session

Quantum computing is driving a security transition—not because the “quantum apocalypse is tomorrow,” but because long-lived data and systems in finance, government identity, healthcare, defence, energy networks and communications can be compromised today through “harvest now, decrypt later.” The systemic risk is straightforward: if we wait until the last minute, migration becomes chaotic, expensive, and operationally disruptive while compromising critical systems.

This is a how-to roundtable for moving from PQC awareness to execution. Banks, big tech, government, security agencies and critical infrastructure operators will align on practical steps: cryptographic inventory, crypto-agility, standards alignment, vendor and supply-chain readiness, procurement language, testing, and staged migration—so organisations can upgrade without breaking interoperability or service continuity.

Outcomes: Insights from discussions will contribute towards GFTN's work on a practical Quantum-Safe Migration Starter Pack with priority systems list, decision points, recommended timelines and a minimum target state for crypto-agility plus a shortlist of “next-wave” opportunities worth piloting.

2026 Speakers

2026 Distinguished Speakers

Prof. Gavin Brennen

Speaking at

[Side Event by Quantum Australia Western Australia Node] UWA Quantum Lab Deep Dive & Innovation Tour - Step Inside the Quantum Revolution

[Roundtable] How to Design Quantum-Safe Systems - A Post-Quantum Cryptography Migration Plan for Critical Infrastructure