Completed · Webinar
6G and Beyond: The Quantum Leap in Communications
A CONASENSE Insight webinar exploring how quantum information technologies are shaping the path toward 6G — from theory to networked systems, workforce readiness, and a new journal for the field.
| 📅 30 June 2026 | 🕓 16:00–17:30 CEST / 10:00–11:30 EDT | 💻 Online |
About the Webinar
This CONASENSE Insight webinar explored how quantum information technologies are shaping future networks toward 6G — covering quantum communications, networked systems, workforce development, and introducing the Quantum Information Technologies Journal (River Publishers), including opportunities for authors and reviewers.
Agenda
| Time | Session | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 16:00–16:05 | Opening remarks | Rute C. Sofia (fortiss) + CONASENSE Steering Board |
| 16:05–16:25 | Quantum Information Technologies Journal | Paulo Rufino (CTIF Global) |
| 16:25–16:45 | Quantum Information Technologies for Future Communications | Prof. Kwang Cheng Chen (University of South Florida, USA) |
| 16:45–17:00 | Quantum Communications: From Theory to Networked Systems | Alberto Cormin (Airbus Germany) |
| 17:00–17:15 | Quantum in the Classroom: Project-based Awareness & Workforce Readiness | Vanessa Mahoney (Spark Photonics Foundation, USA) |
| 17:15–17:30 | Q&A + Closing | Rute C. Sofia (fortiss) |
Intended Audience
| 🔬 Researchers in quantum information, communications, and 6G |
| 🏢 Industry professionals in telecom, aerospace, and secure systems |
| 🎓 Graduate students and early-career researchers |
| 📚 Educators and workforce development organizations |
| 🏛️ Policy makers, standardization experts, and innovation managers |
| ✍️ Prospective authors and reviewers for the Quantum Information Technologies Journal |
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