Convening to Act
Accelerating Adoption of Quantum Resistant Cryptography
March 2025
The NCF's Progress Through Partnership with the National Security Agency (NSA) is essential for staying ahead of emerging threats and ensuring the resilience of our nation's security infrastructure. Thus, the NCF, in partnership with the NSA, sponsors a series of dialogues called Convening to Act programs to identify emerging challenges in cybersecurity and cryptology. The first of these programs took place in December 2023 and explored the topic of Quantum Resistant Cryptography in Firmware, followed by QRC in Software Applications in March 2024.
The next QRC-focused Convening to Act takes place on 11 March 2025 - see details below and stay tuned to this page for updates on the agenda, speakers, and sponsors.
What: Accelerating Adoption of Quantum Resistant Cryptography
Keynote: Neal Ziring - Technical Director, Research Directorate, National Security Agency.
When: 11 March 2025, 8 AM - 5 PM
Where: College Park Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, 3501 University Blvd East, Hyattsville, MD 20783
There are a limited number of Deluxe Queen Rooms reserved at the rate of $229+ tax per room for the night of March 10, 2025. Please click here to make your reservation. Room reservations and payment are the responsibility of the conference attendee. Reservations must be made no later than February 11, 2025. For additional information, please email csmith@cryptologicfoundation.org.
Participant Registration: $99. Opens in early January. Prior QRC participants will receive a promotional code to receive a $50 discount for a limited time.
Speaker & Government Employee Registration: Registration is free for confirmed speakers. We also have a limited number of free tickets for US government employees.
Included: Light Buffet Breakfast, Snack Breaks, and Buffet Lunch. A complimentary reception will be held from 5:00-6:00 PM, after the program concludes.
Sponsorship: We are pleased to offer a variety of sponsorship opportunities for all Convening to Act programs. For more information - please visit this March 2025 Convening to Act Sponsorship page.
Return to the main Convening to Act web page for news about upcoming programs.
