Developing Quantum Capability
Our Quantum Mission
Our Quantum Mission
We are all about empowering professionals in commercial, government, and defence sectors to develop Quantum Skills through impartial, vendor-independent training, education, collaboration, innovation, and advisory services.
Our globally accessible, cost effective platform ensures that anyone, anywhere can learn critical quantum skills from leading experts.
Each week, we host and record well-attended lectures with industry pioneers, providing a continuous training resource that bridges academia and industry while breaking down geographic and organisational barriers.
The goal is simple, to spread the word about the capability and benefits of new Quantum Technologies.
Quantum Training & Certifications
Through our flexible platform, participants can obtain online Quantum Safe certifications enabling seamless basic skills development without disrupting day-to-day operations.
Support STEMi Development
Every 10 members that join our platform allows us to support and provide access to a young STEM student in a developing economy. We are actively seeking look to partner with and support STEMi organisations.
We are all about empowering professionals in commercial, government, and defence sectors to develop Quantum Skills through impartial, vendor-independent training, education, collaboration, innovation, and advisory services.
Our globally accessible, cost effective platform ensures that anyone, anywhere can learn critical quantum skills from leading experts.
Each week, we host and record well-attended lectures with industry pioneers, providing a continuous training resource that bridges academia and industry while breaking down geographic and organisational barriers.
The goal is simple, to spread the word about the capability and benefits of new Quantum Technologies.
Quantum Training & Certifications
Through our flexible platform, participants can obtain online Quantum Safe certifications enabling seamless basic skills development without disrupting day-to-day operations.
Support STEMi Development
Every 10 members that join our platform allows us to support and provide access to a young STEM student in a developing economy. We are actively seeking look to partner with and support STEMi organisations.
We are all about empowering professionals in commercial, government, and defence sectors to develop Quantum Skills through impartial, vendor-independent training, education, collaboration, innovation, and advisory services.
Our globally accessible, cost effective platform ensures that anyone, anywhere can learn critical quantum skills from leading experts.
Each week, we host and record well-attended lectures with industry pioneers, providing a continuous training resource that bridges academia and industry while breaking down geographic and organisational barriers.
The goal is simple, to spread the word about the capability and benefits of new Quantum Technologies.
Quantum Training & Certifications
Through our flexible platform, participants can obtain online Quantum Safe certifications enabling seamless basic skills development without disrupting day-to-day operations.
Support STEMi Development
Every 10 members that join our platform allows us to support and provide access to a young STEM student in a developing economy. We are actively seeking look to partner with and support STEMi organisations.
Our membership visualised
Number of young STEM students we want to support with free education. ~15,000
The number of people that have read our articles, posts and emails. ~ 2M
The number of people we are gearing up to Quantum educate online. ~ 180,000
The number of people that pay to be a part of our community. ~700
The number of people that follow us on our social media platforms. ~10,000
The number of people that attend our events. ~60-100
Everything We Do On Our Platform ( awesomely )
Everything We Do On Our Platform
( awesomely )
Personal Community Memberships
Anyone with an interest in Quantum Computing can join our cost effective platform for their own personal training and education. We provide quality online education courses released every month plus 2 - 30 minute lectures with world experts every week on Tuesdays at 3pm CET. membership also provides access to over 50 hours of expert lectures from industry leaders.
Corporate Training Memberships
By leveraging our established community and robust online training platform, companies can avoid the cost and complexity of building in-house programs while accelerating their go-to-market strategy.
Effective Engagement Through Education
We help deep tech brands and solution providers stand out in an overcrowded marketplace by showcasing the true value of their technology, delivering actionable customer insights, and building brand credibility through unbiased, informative training and education.
Enhanced Reach and Engagement
By leveraging our established community and robust training ecosystem, companies can avoid the cost and complexity of building in-house programs while accelerating their go-to-market strategy. They also gain rapid access to experts in our expanding international network—amplifying both reach and impact.
Personal Community Memberships
Anyone with an interest in Quantum Computing can join our cost effective platform for their own personal training and education. We provide quality online education courses released every month plus 2 - 30 minute lectures with world experts every week on Tuesdays at 3pm CET. membership also provides access to over 50 hours of expert lectures from industry leaders.
Corporate Training Memberships
By leveraging our established community and robust online training platform, companies can avoid the cost and complexity of building in-house programs while accelerating their go-to-market strategy.
On Site & Custom Training
We provide quality on site consultancy and executive training in Quantum Technologies through our member organisations.
Contact Us for a quote for corporate training.
On Site & Custom Training
We provide quality on site consultancy and executive training in Quantum Technologies through our member organisations.
Contact Us for a quote for corporate training.
Communications Advocacy
We provide vendor memberships that allow our community to engage meaningfully and with impact. We advocate for our members and help amplify their communications impact while keeping it real. All sponsored communications are marked as sponsored.
Annual Vendor memberships
Small Business 1-50 employees
Medium Business 50-250 employees
Large Business 250 employees +
Effective Engagement Through Education
We help deep tech brands and solution providers stand out in an overcrowded marketplace by showcasing the true value of their technology, delivering actionable customer insights, and building brand credibility through unbiased, informative training and education.
Enhanced Reach and Engagement
By leveraging our established community and robust training ecosystem, companies can avoid the cost and complexity of building in-house programs while accelerating their go-to-market strategy. They also gain rapid access to experts in our expanding international network—amplifying both reach and impact.
Communications Advocacy
We provide vendor memberships that allow our community to engage meaningfully and with impact. We advocate for our members and help amplify their communications impact while keeping it real. All sponsored communications are marked as sponsored.
Annual Vendor memberships
Small Business 1-50 employees
Medium Business 50-250 employees
Large Business 250 employees +
Founded by four friends over dinner at a European Defence Fund Meeting in Belgium in 2004, QSECDEF harnesses over six decades of collective photonics and quantum industry expertise.
That same year, the company received pre-seed funding from WizzWang, a European corporate venture studio, propelling QSECDEF forward on its mission to redefine the future of quantum innovation.
Brand Sponsorships
Our courses are sponsored by leading brands in our industry.
When a brand sponsors a course it is available to the community, but also supports a large new intake of STEM Students from developing economies.
We provide an excellent platform that addresses the need for brand awareness, ESG/CSR contribution and supporting use and market education with a convenient done for you service supported by guaranteed results.
Business Advocacy and Consulting
We work in the interests of our members to help them develop their business internationally. We help members find opportunities, build channel relationships and strategic partnerships by connecting good people.
Technical Consulting Services
We assist our members in defining solutions architectures for Quantum Projects with our extensive professional memberships and vendor partnerships. We are able to offer solutions architecture consulting world side as a Value Added Solutions provider.
Our seasoned community team of quantum scientists, business experts, and technical specialists, combined with efficient processes and workflows, allows us to deliver impactful, high-quality consulting .
The Back Story
Founded by four friends over dinner at a European Defence Fund Meeting in Belgium in 2004, QSECDEF harnesses over six decades of collective photonics and quantum industry expertise.
That same year, the company received pre-seed funding from WizzWang, a European corporate venture studio that provides digital services and marketing for deeptech teams, propelling QSECDEF forward on its mission to redefine the future of quantum innovation.
Thanks to our members, WizzWang and our team we are one of the fastest growing companies in deep tech, our CEO is the recipient of the Femtum rising star award, and we have engaged more than 100 enterprises in our mission to make quantum education accessible.
Values Based Team
Above all, we prioritise an enjoyable, stress-free partnership. Whether you’re looking to strengthen workforce capabilities, engage prospective customers, or expand your brand reach in the fast-growing quantum space, our fun, friendly approach ensures each collaboration is as engaging as it is commercially rewarding.
Please note that we talk about technology, as an organisation we support our members but remain vendor independent in our approach.
Sustainable Development
EIIS is committed to achieving the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set out in the 2030 United Nations Agenda. Through QSECDEF community you can contribute to the achievement of the following goals:
SDG 4 quality education
SDG 5
Gender equality
SDG 8
Decent work and Economic Growth
SDG 9
SDG 10
SDG 16
Our Members Work In
The Worlds Most Forward Thinking Organisations
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Our Members Work In
The Worlds Most Forward Thinking Organisations
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Our Members Work In The Worlds Most Forward Thinking Organisations
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Governance and Management
Governance & Directors
Governance & Directors
The Quantum Security and Defence Working Group is governed by a peer group of industry experts from academia and business, our mission is to improve the awareness of the issues, threats and challenges created by new Quantum enabled technologies.
The Quantum Security and Defence Working Group is governed by a peer group of industry experts from academia and business, our mission is to improve the awareness of the issues, threats and challenges created by new Quantum enabled technologies.
Legal Status
The working group for Quantum Security and Defence is owned by the Quantum Security and Defence Association, a limited company structured to benefit its members. Directors are drawn from members of the community.
Legal Status
The working group for Quantum Security and Defence is owned by the Quantum Security and Defence Association, a limited company structured to benefit its members. Directors are drawn from members of the community.
Financial Report
The financial report will be published in Q2 2025 after the first full year of operation, as an association the company is not expected to make a profit.
Financial Report
The financial report will be published in Q2 2025 after the first full year of operation, as an association the company is not expected to make a profit.
Your Quantum Safe Instructors
Your Quantum Safe Instructors
Instructors are tenured professors, doctors and graduates with a Quantum Physics or Information Technology background. Our instructors together have over 80 years direct experience in Deep Tech security, Quantum Technology, Photonics, Cyber Security and quantum communications within military defence departments.
The association provides security consulting, implementation and project services to corporate companies, governments and defence departments via its network of professional members internationally, contact us for further information or to request consulting services.
Instructors are tenured professors, doctors and graduates with a Quantum Physics or Information Technology background. Our instructors together have over 80 years direct experience in Deep Tech security, Quantum Technology, Photonics, Cyber Security and quantum communications within military defence departments.
The association provides security consulting, implementation and project services to corporate companies, governments and defence departments via its network of professional members internationally, contact us for further information or to request consulting services.
70+
Years of experience
12,000+
Research Hours
Our Members Work In
The Worlds Most Forward Thinking Organisations
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Leadership and Advisory Board
We prioritize our members feedback and demands on the platform to deliver exceptional commercial, technical and education value, feedback and questions are always welcome.
Anna Beata Kalisz Hedegaard
Anna Beata Kalisz Hedegaard
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Executive Officer
Anna Beata Kalisz Hedegaard is a physicist with two Master of Science degrees. At Wright State University, Ohio, she got deep into electronics and nanotechnology, and the University of Southern Denmark fortified her expertise in quantum mechanics, and particle physics. Anna has global perspective from her extensive international experience (Poland, Denmark, the United States, Malaysia, the Netherlands, and Germany) and intellectual property experience from the European Patent Office and from working as a patent engineer
Anna Beata Kalisz Hedegaard is a physicist with two Master of Science degrees. At Wright State University, Ohio, she got deep into electronics and nanotechnology, and the University of Southern Denmark fortified her expertise in quantum mechanics, and particle physics. Anna has global perspective from her extensive international experience (Poland, Denmark, the United States, Malaysia, the Netherlands, and Germany) and intellectual property experience from the European Patent Office and from working as a patent engineer
anna@qdefsec.com
anna@qdefsec.com
Steve Vaile
Steve Vaile
Commercial Director
Commercial Director
Steve Vaile is an early-stage investor with over 30 years of business experience. 15 of which were spent working with Decision Support Systems and Root Cause Analysis for Telecoms and Defence Networks. Steve is the CEO of WizzWang and a board advisor to a number of Quantum, AI and Cyber Security companies .
Steve Vaile is an early-stage investor with over 30 years of business experience. 15 of which were spent working with Decision Support Systems and Root Cause Analysis for Telecoms and Defence Networks. Steve is the CEO of WizzWang and a board advisor to a number of Quantum, AI and Cyber Security companies .
steve@qsecdef.com
steve@qsecdef.com
Bernard Soo
Bernard Soo
Commercial Partner ASEAN
Commercial Partner ASEAN
Bernard Soo, Co-Founder and CCO of Aires Applied Tech, brings 20 years of experience in Banking and Wealth Management. He previously served as Head of Wealth Proposition and Online Equities Trading at Standard Chartered and Head of Digital Wealth Proposition at UOB. A former Executive Committee member of the Singapore Fintech Association, Bernard is also the Co-Founder of CitaDAO, a blockchain-based DeFi platform for real estate tokenization.
Bernard Soo, Co-Founder and CCO of Aires Applied Tech, brings 20 years of experience in Banking and Wealth Management. He previously served as Head of Wealth Proposition and Online Equities Trading at Standard Chartered and Head of Digital Wealth Proposition at UOB. A former Executive Committee member of the Singapore Fintech Association, Bernard is also the Co-Founder of CitaDAO, a blockchain-based DeFi platform for real estate tokenization.
bernardsoo (AT) gmail.com
bernardsoo (AT) gmail.com
Ken Linn
Ken Linn
Community Lead ASEAN
Community Lead ASEAN
Ken Lin is the CEO of Aires Applied Tech, bringing over 20 years of experience in banking product strategy and business development. Before joining Aires, he served as Head of Products in Consumer and Private Banking, where he led the launch of numerous innovative banking products and digital banking platforms that transformed customer experiences and enhanced operational efficiency. Ken holds a Master of Science in Management from University College Dublin, equipping him with a strong foundation in strategic leadership and organisational growth. Under his leadership, Aires Applied Tech continues to push the boundaries of financial technology innovation, delivering cutting-edge solutions to clients worldwide.
Ken Lin is the CEO of Aires Applied Tech, bringing over 20 years of experience in banking product strategy and business development. Before joining Aires, he served as Head of Products in Consumer and Private Banking, where he led the launch of numerous innovative banking products and digital banking platforms that transformed customer experiences and enhanced operational efficiency. Ken holds a Master of Science in Management from University College Dublin, equipping him with a strong foundation in strategic leadership and organisational growth. Under his leadership, Aires Applied Tech continues to push the boundaries of financial technology innovation, delivering cutting-edge solutions to clients worldwide.
kenlin (AT) airesatech.com
kenlin (AT) airesatech.com
Michal Krelina
Michal Krelina
Technical Advisor
Technical Advisor
Dr. Michal Krelina is a specialist in quantum security, working as a consultant, analyst, and strategist with a focus on security and defence applications of quantum technology. He is the Co-Founder and CTO of QuDef, a quantum security company, a key member of the Quantum Security and Defence Working Group, and he also conducts research at the Czech Technical University in Prague, exploring military applications of quantum technology and assessing risks and threats. In addition, Michal has experience consulting for organizations like NATO, the European Union Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA), and various defence, law enforcement and governmental organizations. He holds a PhD in experimental nuclear physics and has postdoctoral experience from UTFSM in Chile and Heidelberg University in Germany. His work is dedicated to understanding the impact of quantum technology on global security, making significant contributions to this rapidly evolving field.
Dr. Michal Krelina is a specialist in quantum security, working as a consultant, analyst, and strategist with a focus on security and defence applications of quantum technology. He is the Co-Founder and CTO of QuDef, a quantum security company, a key member of the Quantum Security and Defence Working Group, and he also conducts research at the Czech Technical University in Prague, exploring military applications of quantum technology and assessing risks and threats. In addition, Michal has experience consulting for organizations like NATO, the European Union Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA), and various defence, law enforcement and governmental organizations. He holds a PhD in experimental nuclear physics and has postdoctoral experience from UTFSM in Chile and Heidelberg University in Germany. His work is dedicated to understanding the impact of quantum technology on global security, making significant contributions to this rapidly evolving field.
michal@qsecdef.com
michal@qsecdef.com
Maciej J. Nowakowski
Maciej J. Nowakowski
Community Lead Central Europe
Community Lead Central Europe
Maciej is a director at MicroEPC, where he advises the Polish microelectronics and photonics industry, coordinated by PPTF - Polish Technological Platform on Photonics. Previously, Maciej served as Defence Programmes Manager at Poland-U.S. Operations and was the General Manager for CMI Defence Polska at John Cockerill. He serves as Executive Advisor to the Board of Directors.
Maciej is a director at MicroEPC, where he advises the Polish microelectronics and photonics industry, coordinated by PPTF - Polish Technological Platform on Photonics. Previously, Maciej served as Defence Programmes Manager at Poland-U.S. Operations and was the General Manager for CMI Defence Polska at John Cockerill. He serves as Executive Advisor to the Board of Directors.
Maciej@qdefsec.com
Maciej@qdefsec.com
Steve Hollands
Steve Hollands
Community Lead Belgium
Community Lead Belgium
Steve is a quantum security leader and futurist with over 20 years of experience in the security field and a CISA credential. He is founder and Chief Information Security Officer at Blackhills Quantum Computing USA LLC (BQCU), a company that offers quantum safe and secure private cloud and data center solutions
Steve is a quantum security leader and futurist with over 20 years of experience in the security field and a CISA credential. He is founder and Chief Information Security Officer at Blackhills Quantum Computing USA LLC (BQCU), a company that offers quantum safe and secure private cloud and data center solutions
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