Global Quantum X launches at GISEC to shape quantum era

Traditional encryption methods, which have long safeguarded sensitive government data, financial networks, and critical infrastructure, face severe vulnerabilities from next-generation computing power.

In response to this looming technological paradigm shift, governments, regulatory bodies, and organisations worldwide are urgently pivoting towards quantum-safe migration, proactive defence strategies, and advanced cryptographic frameworks to protect their digital ecosystems against sophisticated future attacks.

This critical evolution takes centre stage with the official announcement of Global Quantum X (GQX) by GITEX, launched in strategic partnership with the UAE Cyber Security Council. Designed as a pioneering dedicated global platform for quantum technology, GQX is set to debut alongside GISEC 2027 from May 4 to 6, 2027, at the Dubai Exhibition Centre. The high-profile initiative aims to accelerate cross-border collaboration, foster international investment, and spearhead national readiness testing in one of the technology sector's most rapidly expanding and transformative frontiers, setting a new benchmark for international cyber resilience.

Bridging the Security Gap in a New Era

The convergence of rapid quantum advancements and modern cybersecurity has become an urgent operational priority for global enterprises and sovereign states alike. While quantum computing promises revolutionary breakthroughs across diverse scientific and commercial fields, it simultaneously threatens the cryptographic foundations underpinning global digital trust and secure communications. Organisations can no longer afford to treat quantum readiness as a distant future concern; immediate strategic action is required to future-proof critical digital infrastructure, safeguard sensitive data flows, and ensure uninterrupted economic stability.

Highlighting the strategic importance of this landmark initiative, Dr. Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, Head of the UAE Cyber Security Council, stated: “Launching Global Quantum X allows us to bring quantum-safe migration, sovereign cryptographic capability and national readiness testing to a truly global stage, and to help governments and enterprises everywhere close the gap between today's defences and tomorroreats,”

Echoing this perspective on the shifting technological landscape, Trixie LohMirmand, Executive Vice President of inD, organiser of GISEC Global and GQX, emphasised the inseparable nature of these technical disciplines: "The same computing power that will unlock breakthroughs in medicine, materials and finance will also put today's encryption at risk, which is why quantum and cybersecurity can no longer be dealt with sepa

Powering the Trillion-Dollar Quantum Economy

The extraordinary urgency behind quantum preparedness is heavily underscored by substantial economic projections and rapidly growing enterprise investments across multiple vital sectors. As international industries prepare for a completely reimagined digital order, key market metrics highlight the vast scale of this technological transition and the critical need for proactive adaptation:

• Massive Economic Value: According to McKinsey’s Quantum Technology Monitor, quantum technology is projected to unlock an astounding $2.7 trillion in global economic value over the coming decade.
• Accelerated Enterprise Spending: Approximately one-third of major global enterprises are already committing more than $10 million annually to dedicated quantum and advanced security initiatives.
• Commercial Adoption: Industries are rapidly transitioning from theoretical exploration to commercial deployment, necessitating robust security frameworks, strict governance, and advanced cryptographic capabilities to maintain long-term business continuity.

Fostering International Resilience and Collaboration

Global Quantum X directly addresses the critical need for sovereign cryptographic capabilities and comprehensive national resilience. As national security authorities, cybersecurity experts, and enterprise leaders grapple with the complex realities of the post-quantum era, dedicated events like GQX provide the essential collaborative framework required to evaluate vulnerabilities, share threat intelligence, and establish unified international standards. By uniting global policymakers, industry researchers, and technology innovators in Dubai, the initiative will help safeguard critical digital assets against unprecedented threats long before quantum computers reach full operational maturity.