Quantum Computing

Mohammad Hammoudeh is the Saudi Aramco Cybersecurity Chair Professor at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals. His research interest is in quantum communication technologies, quantum-safe encryption methods, and quantum adoption strategies in both IT and OT systems. He has hands-on experience in working with quantum hardware and algorithms. He developed practical ways of evaluating the real applications of new technology in cyberspace such as quantum computing, digital twins, and blockchains. Abdullah T Essa is a cybersecurity professional at Saudi Aramco cybersecurity operations. He has ten years of experience in various cybersecurity domains. He has led multiple teams within the organization and currently serves as the Head of Cryptography Solutions. Amro M Sherbeeni is a cybersecurity consultant at Saudi Aramco, with over twenty-five years of experience in different IT & Cybersecurity fields. He led multiple teams, projects and functions within the organization and currently leading the Zero Trust adoption. Clinton Firth is a Partner at PwC focusing on digital, cyber and resilience. He is an experienced cybersecurity consulting executive, holding many senior and global roles for large consulting and system integrator firms. He has diverse experience working with commercial, government and defense clients. Clinton leads a passionate team of industry specialists to address some of the most complex technology trust problems of our time. Abdullah S. Essa is an information technology and computing professional at Saudi Aramco computer operations. He has nine years of experience in several computing technology fields, and lead various emerging technology projects in Saudi Aramco IT infrastructure.

1. A Primer on Quantum Computing and Quantum Communications. 2. Quantum Computing Standards, Protocols, Architectures and Algorithms. 3. Adoption Strategies and Approaches of Quantum Technologies in the Oil and Gas Industry. 4. Managing the Quantum Cybersecurity Threat: “Harvest Now, Decrypt Later”. 5. A Peet into Post-Quantum Era (PQA/PQC): “What does the future hold? What will happen in 2030?”. 6. QRNG & QKD “How can organisations leverage Quantum Computing?”. 7. The impact of Quantum Computing on Classical Network and Internet Infrastructures. 8. Quantum Datacenters, Quantum as a Service. 9. Cyber Quantum Attacks on Classical and Quantum Systems. 10. Quantum Computing as an Enabler to Business and Individuals?. 11. Quantum Communications Over Classical Networking Infrastructures and Protocols. 12. Quantum Sensors for Monitoring Industrial Processes and IoT Applications. 13. Optimization and Machine Learning Quantum, Annealing Quantum and Neural Networks. 14. Future Directions and Challenges, Quantum Supremacy and Beyond.