Representatives from the United States, South Korea, and Japan gathered in Seoul on September 3-4 and in Tokyo on September 5 for two trilateral workshops focused on quantum industrial security. The meetings brought together experts from both government and industry to exchange best practices and discuss measures to protect quantum technology ecosystems against physical, cyber, and intellectual property threats.
A statement released after the event noted, "Recognizing the value of trilateral cooperation to strengthen and secure critical and emerging technologies, experts from government and industry met to share best practices and discuss how to protect our quantum ecosystems from physical, cyber, and intellectual property threats. Our trilateral partnership helps ensure Americans can benefit from the breakthroughs in quantum computing that have the potential to reshape the global balance of power, spark entirely new industries, and revolutionize the way we live and work. These workshops highlighted the growing importance of trilateral cooperation in safeguarding innovation and strengthening the quantum ecosystem, which has the promise of increasing human flourishing and the economic prosperity of Americans and our partners."
The workshops emphasized ongoing efforts among these countries to address security concerns related to advances in quantum computing technology. This type of international collaboration aims to support technological progress while protecting sensitive information that could impact economic competitiveness or national security.
