The second quantum revolution is enabling key advances in quantum computing. In response, states are increasingly treating quantum computers as strategic technology, applying export controls and other technology security policies to them. Since 2023, European Union member states, South Korea and the United States, which are all key technology partners in the development of quantum computers, have adopted export controls on quantum computing technology. Although these controls have been discussed within the Wassenaar Arrangement, members did not reach multilateral consensus, raising questions about sustainability and the potential impact of controls on international collaboration and competitiveness.
This webinar brings together a distinguished panel of experts and practitioners from research, industry and policy to discuss the application of export controls and other technology governance tools to quantum computing technology. The panellists will provide perspectives from Europe, South Korea and the USA on the adoption, implementation and impact of these controls. The panel will also discuss how best to enable international collaboration on quantum technology development while preventing diversion and threats to international peace and security.
The webinar is part of a project on ‘Technology Security Policies on Quantum Computing: Coordination and Collaboration on Export Controls between Korea, the United States and Europe in an Era of Geopolitical Competition’ implemented by SIPRI, with generous support from the Korea Foundation.
Moderator
Kolja Brockmann, Senior Researcher (non-resident), Dual-use and Arms Trade Control, SIPRI
Panellists
Dongyoun Cho, Senior Fellow for Advanced Technologies, National Security and Defence, International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS)
Dr Johan Evers, Senior Technical Coordinator Export Controls, Sanctions and Knowledge Security, Imec
Dr Ian Stewart, Executive Director, Center for Nonproliferation Studies (DC), Middlebury College.
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