Gdańsk Conference Hears Quantum B On Post-quantum Security

Paweł Kowalik, Financial & Project Manager at Quantum B, warned companies about an approaching deadline for post-quantum security preparations while speaking at the Q-Con Quantum Conference 2026 in Gdańsk on September 10-11. Kowalik addressed “Q-Day,” the moment a quantum computer could compromise current encryption methods, framing the issue as a ticking clock for product development. He explained that building security into products from the design stage avoids later, costly changes. The Q-Con programme highlighted the growing need for quantum solutions across sectors including cybersecurity, finance, and critical infrastructure.

Paweł Kowalik Defines “Q-Day” and Post-Quantum Security Risks

Quantum B used the Startup Meetup: Quantum & Space and Q-Con Quantum Conference 2026, held September 10-11 in Gdańsk, to emphasize the urgency of preparing for post-quantum security threats. Q-Day signifies the moment a quantum computer possesses the capability to compromise currently used encryption methods, potentially exposing sensitive data and undermining digital trust. Kowalik detailed the implications for companies still in the product development phase, explaining that integrating post-quantum security at the design stage offers a more efficient path than retrofitting systems later.