Q-Day = D-Day? Will Quantum Break the Blockchain?

💡 As we approach Q-Day, what effect will it have on the cryptography that secures our digital assets? Join us for a collaborative roundtable discussion tackling the quantum risks to blockchains, digital signatures, and the greater financial landscape, hosted by the GFI’s Convergence of Emerging Technologies SubCommittee.

🌐 With the evolution of post-quantum capabilities moving from theory to practice, the cryptographic bedrock that supports crypto, blockchain infrastructures, and decentralized finance is at direct risk. This session invites legal, security, and quantum professionals to explore the timeline of potential threats, the legal and regulatory ramifications, and the readiness level of financial institutions across Asia.

✨ WHY ATTEND?

• Grasp the implications of Q-Day for wallets, blockchains, digital signatures, and trust in decentralized systems.
• Gain insights into the legal and regulatory perspectives on quantum risk from Drew & Napier.
• Understand the threat timeline and current status of post-quantum cryptography.
• Engage directly with leaders from the GFI SubCommittee in a roundtable setting aimed at participation.

Whether you are involved in legal, compliance, security, or fintech leadership roles, this event offers a unique opportunity to connect with specialists who are paving the way for Singapore and the region in facing quantum disruptions.

EVENT AGENDA

• 2:30 PM: Registration and networking begins.
• 2:45 PM: Opening remarks on legal and regulatory implications of Q-Day (Speaker: Shumin Lin, Drew & Napier)
• 3:00 PM: Roundtable discussion led by Daniel Lee, Dr. Andy Ting, and Shumin Lin, featuring insights from Michael Lew and Jorden Seet.
• 4:30 PM: Continue networking with light refreshments.

KEY DISCUSSIONS INCLUDE

• Realistic timelines for when Q-Day will occur and strategies for institutional planning amidst uncertainty.
• The cryptographic vulnerabilities faced by wallets, blockchains, and digital signature frameworks.
• Standards, migration paths, and operational readiness concerning post-quantum cryptography.
• Exploring legal, regulatory, and liability implications as quantum capabilities continue to advance.
• The intersection of AI and payments infrastructure with quantum risk in practical deployment.
• Steps financial institutions in Singapore and the region are taking to prepare for these shifts.

🎤 FACILITATORS

• Daniel Lee, MBA, LL.M, CFtP: CEO of Cactus Custody and ex-Head of Web3 at Banking Circle. With over 22 years of banking expertise, he is also the Co-Chairman of the GFI Convergence of Emerging Technologies SubCommittee.
• Dr. Andy Ting: Co-Chairman of the GFI's SubCommittee; brings extensive technical background in AI, quantum tech, and applied cryptography. Leads at Finapac Capital.
• Shumin Lin: Director of Dispute Resolution at Drew & Napier LLC and Legal Expert on the GFI SubCommittee, with a strong background in commercial litigation.
• Michael Lew: Security Expert on the GFI SubCommittee; Co-Founder of Aegis Digital Asia and Chief Information Security Officer at SenSen, focusing on post-quantum security.
• Jorden Seet: Head of Emerging Technologies Engineering at OCBC and Quantum Computing Expert on the GFI, with extensive involvement in research on quantum technology.

🌍 About GFI
The Global Fintech Institute (GFI) is a non-profit think tank dedicated to fostering partnerships among regulatory agencies, businesses, and academic institutions. Based in Singapore, GFI works on challenges in the fintech space through research and discussions aimed at shaping policy and industry standards.

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