This Executive Dinner will be held on Tuesday 19th of May 2026 in the Savoy Hotel
Dinner Menu
Dressed Devon Crab
Pickled Mooli, Cucumber, Strained Yoghurt, Wasabi, Green Apple
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Savoy Signature Beef Wellington
Turned Carrot, Fondant Potato, Green Asparagus,Wilted Spring Greens, Red Wine Jus
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Hazelnut Rocher
Praline Sponge, 70% Dark Chocolate Mousse, Gianduja Crémeux
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Coffee and petit fours
Please let us know in advance if you have any allergies or dietary requirements, so we can provide you with an alternative menu
Timings
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5:30 to 6:30
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Champagne Reception
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6:30 to 7:00
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Introduction to our sponsor
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7:00 to 8:00
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1st & 2nd Course Dinner
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8:00 to 8:30
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Guest speaker
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8:30 to 8:45
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3rd Course
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8.45 to 10:00
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Debating the issues raised
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10:00
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Close
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Topic for this Executive Dinner
Quantum computing is no longer a distant threat - it is already reshaping today’s risk landscape. As timelines accelerate, organisations face growing pressure to protect long-lived, high-value data from “harvest now, decrypt later” attacks while beginning their transition to post-quantum cryptography (PQC).
As part of the NCSC PQC pilot, this work forms part of the Assured Cyber Security Consultancy (ACSC) Scheme - a government-led initiative to build trusted national expertise in preparing organisations for PQC migration. Arqit has been selected to support the UK’s post-quantum cryptography migration efforts as part of this initiative.
At this CISO dinner, leading experts with extensive expertise in quantum security, cryptography, and large-scale transformation will provide an overview of why quantum risk has become a board-level issue, where organisations should start their PQC migration journey, and why highly regulated sectors such as law and finance are already moving ahead. The discussion will emphasise a critical first step: gaining visibility into cryptographic dependencies across complex environments - without which effective migration is impossible. It will also explore the risks of delay, the increasing role of regulation and audit pressure, and how you can develop practical, forward-looking PQC strategies.
About our speakers
Jonathn Nguyen-Duy, Chief Technology Officer @ Arqit
Jonathan Nguyen-Duy is a well-known cybersecurity leader with extensive experience in developing innovative security solutions addressing the challenges of digital transformation. As Arqit’s CTO, he is focused on developing quantum-safe applications protecting data at rest, in transit, and in process.
His 25-year career spans leadership roles at Intel, Fortinet and Verizon. As Intel’s zero-trust practice lead, he worked on integrating SASE and confidential computing. At Fortinet, Jonathan led the Field CISO team addressing zero-trust, cloud migration, and the convergence of networking and security. Prior to Fortinet, he served as the Security CTO at Verizon Business where he was responsible for strategic partnerships, the Verizon Cyber Intelligence Center, and the annual Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report.
Before working in the private sector, Jonathan served with the U.S. Foreign Service in Central America working on economic development and disarmament initiatives. He is a widely published security expert and frequent speaker at industry conferences. Jonathan holds a BA in International Economics and an MBA in Marketing IT and International Business from the George Washington University.
Dr Daniel Shiu, Professor of Cryptography at the University of Manchester and Cryptography Consultant @ Arqit. - Daniel worked for GCHQ, the UK's intelligence, cyber and security agency for 20 years. He was the UK’s Head of Cryptographic Design and Quantum Information Processing, part of the initial National Technical Authority function assumed by the new National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). In this role he was responsible for briefing the Government’s Chief Scientific Adviser in cryptomathematical matters. Daniel also served as Head of the Heilbronn Institute for Mathematical Research (HIMR), which is a linchpin of the government’s “Advanced Mathematics” strategy. Daniel represented GCHQ in helping to found and direct the National Quantum Technologies Programme. During his career, Daniel’s results and expertise have earned him multiple prizes, including an international award for best crypto-mathematician, and on three separate occasions an international award for the year’s best cryptanalytic achievement. Daniel designs weekly puzzles for a national newspaper.
About our sponsors
Arqit is a global leader in PQC migration tooling and quantum-safe encryption. Simple, scalable, and compliant, its products integrate with existing infrastructure and requires no rip and replace of hardware.
Arqit provides a complete “Detect, Protect, Comply” solution for governments and enterprises that detects and inventories cryptographic assets, protects data, ensures compliance, and safeguards transition to the post-quantum era.
Arqit’s primary product offerings are Encryption Intelligence and NetworkSecure™. Encryption Intelligence detects cryptographic exposure, identifies vulnerabilities, and maps dependencies. NetworkSecure protects data in transit with provably secure post-quantum cryptography and contributes to establishment of confidential compute environments for complete data sovereignty.
Arqit is an IDC Innovator for Post-Quantum Cryptography (2024) and a multi-award-winner in quantum-safe security. For more information, visit www.arqitgroup.com
Venue
Pinafore Private Dining Room
The Savoy
The Strand
London WC2R 0EZ
