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Prof. Gavin Brennen

Chief Quantum Officer

BTQ Technologies

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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.

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• 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

  • Prof. Gavin BrennenChief Quantum OfficerBTQ Technologies
  • Prof. Jingbo WangProfessor, Founder and DirectorResearch Centre for Quantum Information, Simulation and Algorithms, The University of Western Australia
  • Dr. Samuel MarshStaff Solutions EngineerQ-CTRL
  • Dr. Jeremy BourhillLecturerQuantum Technologies and Dark Matter Research Labs | UWAModerator

  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

  • Edwin ChenDirector of Solution EngineeringST Engineering
  • Bavani ChettySenior Manager, Cyber Digital TrustDeloitte
  • Eamonn DarcyChief Technology OfficerAQ Intelligence
  • Prof. Gavin BrennenChief Quantum OfficerBTQ Technologies
  • Prof. Gia ParishDirector, UWA Defence and Security InstituteThe University of Western Australia
  • Mats ParkinsonDirectorBare Cove Technology
  • Prof. Michael SmallCSIRO-UWA Chair of Complex Systems, Professor & DirectorUWA Data Institute
  • Dr. Rajiv ShahDirectorAustralian Information Security Association
  • Tara LieCyber Security GRC Manager / PhD CandidateDepartment of Water & Environmental Regulation / Edith Cowan University
  • Robert LaurieChief Security ArchitectCiphershieldModerator

  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.

• Previous speakerProf. Fiona WoodFiona Wood Foundation
• Next speakerProf. Gia ParishThe University of Western Australia