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Defining 'Quantum-Ready' for the Supply Chain: Introducing the PQC Maturity Model (PQCMM)
June 14, 2026 by Paul van Brouwershaven (Digitorus) PKI Post-Quantum Cryptography PQC PQCMM Supply Chain
The PKI Consortium is introducing the Post-Quantum Cryptography Maturity Model (PQCMM), a standardized framework to define what quantum-readiness means for products and services. Learn how this model simplifies vendor evaluation and helps procurement teams secure their digital supply chain.

PKI Consortium Launches the CBOM Profiles Working Group
June 8, 2026 by William (Bill) Turner (William (Bill) Turner), Paul van Brouwershaven (Digitorus), Michael Osborne (IBM) CBOM PKI PQC Working Group
The PKI Consortium has established a new CBOM Profiles Working Group to develop a neutral, open methodology for defining Cryptographic Bill of Materials (CBOM) profiles. Chaired by Michael Osborne (IBM) and Vice-Chaired by William (Bill) Turner (Independent), the group will produce mapping guidance to SPDX and CycloneDX and publish reference profiles — including PKI-focused examples — so any industry can define its own CBOM profile in a consistent, repeatable way.

Call for Proposals: Post-Quantum Cryptography Conference in Amsterdam, December 1-3, 2026
May 12, 2026 by Chris Bailey (AppViewX), Paul van Brouwershaven (Digitorus) Chris Bailey (Entrust) Amsterdam Call for Proposals PKI Post-Quantum Cryptography PQC PQC Conference
The Post-Quantum Cryptography Conference is returning to Europe — Amsterdam, December 1-3, 2026. Our Call for Proposals is now open. The bar is simple: production experience over theory. If you have done the work, submit now.

IBM Becomes a Diamond Sponsor of the PKI Consortium
March 2, 2026 by PKI Consortium IBM PKI Post-Quantum Cryptography PQC Sponsorship
The PKI Consortium is proud to announce that IBM — a valued member since January 2024 — has become a Diamond Sponsor. This milestone reflects IBM’s deep commitment to advancing Public Key Infrastructure and accelerating the global transition to Post-Quantum Cryptography. IBM’s support helps sustain the Consortium’s working groups, research initiatives, global education programs, and the world’s largest dedicated Post-Quantum Cryptography Conference.

Post-Quantum Cryptography Conference 2025 Concludes with Urgent Call for Global Migration to Quantum-Resistant Encryption Systems
November 4, 2025 by PKI Consortium ASEAN Conference Kuala Lumpur Post-Quantum Cryptography PQC
The world’s largest dedicated gathering on post-quantum cryptography, the Post-Quantum Cryptography Conference 2025, concluded in Kuala Lumpur with a resounding global message: the time to act is now to safeguard the world’s digital economy before quantum computers render today’s encryption obsolete.

Defining Quantum-Readiness: Introducing the Post-Quantum Cryptography Maturity Model
October 27, 2025 by Paul van Brouwershaven (Digitorus) Post-Quantum Cryptography PQC PQC Maturity Model
As the industry moves toward a post-quantum future, terms like “quantum-ready” and “quantum-safe” are everywhere; but what do they actually mean in practice? The PKI Consortium PQC Working Group has developed a draft Post Quantum Cryptography Maturity Model (PQCMM) to provide clarity for organizations and vendors alike. This model defines maturity levels for PQC adoption across all products and solutions that rely on cryptography. We invite feedback to refine this framework before it becomes an industry reference.

Global Leaders Converge in Kuala Lumpur to Drive Quantum-Safe Future at World’s Largest Post-Quantum Cryptography Conference
October 27, 2025 by PKI Consortium ASEAN Conference Kuala Lumpur Post-Quantum Cryptography PQC
The PKI Consortium announced that the Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) Conference will take place from 28 to 30 October 2025, at the Connexion Conference & Event Centre in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, bringing together over 2,500 delegates from government, industry, and academia. This event marks the world’s largest dedicated global conference on post-quantum cryptography ever held. The three-day program will feature hands-on workshops, high-level plenaries, and technical tracks focused on the standards, implementation strategies, and policy frameworks required to secure digital infrastructure against emerging quantum threats.

Call for Abstracts: PQC Conference 2025 - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
May 7, 2025 by Paul van Brouwershaven (Digitorus) Conference Kuala Lumpur Post-Quantum Cryptography PQC
The PKI Consortium invites researchers, practitioners, and industry leaders to submit abstracts for the PQC Conference 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This hybrid event (October 28-30, 2025) will focus on the status and practical implementation of post-quantum cryptography across strategic and technical dimensions.

Key Takeaways of the PQC Conference in Austin
January 30, 2025 by Paul van Brouwershaven (Digitorus) Austin Conference Post-Quantum Cryptography PQC Texas
Over two days of intensive programming, experts delivered compelling presentations and engaged in insightful panel discussions, both in plenary sessions and concurrent breakout tracks. This year, the focus shifted decisively from theoretical exploration to concrete, actionable steps for implementing quantum-safe cryptography. The key takeaway was clear: delay poses the greatest risk, and immediate action is essential to achieve quantum resilience.

Third Post-Quantum Cryptography Conference: Join us in Austin, Texas!
October 22, 2024 by Paul van Brouwershaven (Digitorus) Austin Conference Post-Quantum Cryptography PQC Texas
Join us on January 15 and 16, 2025, at the Thompson Conference Center, University of Texas, Austin for the third Post-Quantum Cryptography Conference. Explore the future of cryptography with industry leaders, technical experts, and decision-makers from across the globe.