On Wednesday, December 3, 2025 (from 9:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. CET), Elektor Academy Pro is hosting a full-day online conference in English entitled “Post-Quantum Cryptography” (PQC) on the relevance of post-quantum cryptography for embedded and (I)IoT systems. Secure your ticket now at the early bird price of only €229 – valid until November 17, 2025!

Register now – Early Bird until November 17, 2025!

Get Ready for the Post-Quantum Future!

At the conference, cryptography and security experts will report on the latest trends, best practices, and innovative PQC implementations for embedded and (I)IoT systems. The full-day event is aimed at security and cryptography specialists, PQC strategists, and scientists with an interest in practical implementations. You will gain in-depth insights and advanced knowledge that you can immediately apply to your projects and pass on to your teams and your company.

Warum PQC now?

It is unclear when post-quantum computers capable of cracking traditional cryptographic algorithms such as RSA (Rivest-Shamir-Adleman) or ECC (Elliptic Curve Cryptography) will become available. Whether it takes 5, 10, 15, or more years, when that day comes, companies and their security experts must be prepared for what is known as Q Day. This is particularly relevant for companies in the embedded and IoT sectors, whose components are often designed for a long service life. This is because there is a risk of attacks based on the principle of “harvest now, decrypt later,” in which encrypted data is intercepted now and decrypted later with the help of quantum functions.

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) launched a call for the development of new algorithms that can defend against attacks by quantum computers back in 2017. The first three official NIST standards for post-quantum cryptography were published in August 2024 and are the first official algorithms that are resistant to attacks by quantum computers. This summer, an EU working group published a “coordinated roadmap for the transition to post-quantum cryptography” with recommendations that member states must implement for a synchronized transition to PQC. Similar efforts are also underway in other regions.

All these efforts will help, but unfortunately, existing PQC algorithms are also more resource-intensive than traditional ones. This makes their implementation in resource-constrained environments a complex task. In the online conference, we will address this and other related issues so that participants can accurately assess how to take the next step to ensure that their systems will remain secure even after Q Day.

What You Can Expect from the Online Conference

The PQC Conference offers a compact learning experience that combines six practical, 45-minute presentations with 15-minute live Q&As.

In the presentations, participants will, among other things:
  • learn about the status quo of current PQC standardization efforts and how these can be implemented in real-world projects
  • learn more about the hurdles of crypto agility and the opportunities in the transition to PQC
  • learn how the PQC transition can be advanced technically and in terms of timing based on the EU ECCG recommendation
  • gain insights into the operation of NIST PQC candidates on low-power embedded systems
  • post-quantum cryptography in eMRTDs: evaluation of PAKE and PKI for travel documents

Why Should You Register now?

  • Save €60 with the early bird rate
  • Access to 6 expert presentations with live Q&A
  • Unlimited access to all recordings and materials
  • Convenient online participation from your own desk
  • Certificate of participation included

Tickets and Registration

Regular price: €289,-

Early-Bird price (until November 17): €229,-
Elektor Member price (Gold, Green): €149,-
 


 
Elektor Academy Pro is a new, practice-oriented product portfolio for engineers and companies in the electronics and embedded systems industry who are looking for practical, applicable training opportunities. In a rapidly evolving technology landscape, traditional theory is no longer enough—professionals need skills they can apply immediately in the workplace. Building on Elektor's tradition of experience-based learning, Academy Pro includes practical learning courses, event formats, and interactive, hands-on methods that transform knowledge into innovation. With over 60 years of practical training and a strong focus on real-world technical applications, this initiative empowers teams to learn, innovate, and stay ahead in a rapidly changing world.