This briefing covers both sides of the quantum agenda for automotive leaders: the computing opportunity that early movers are pursuing in materials simulation and logistics, and the security obligation that UNECE WP.29 type approval is already mandating.
Automotive faces a quantum agenda with two distinct but interconnected halves. On the opportunity side, quantum computing promises competitive advantage in battery chemistry simulation (where classical DFT calculations hit scaling walls for lithium-sulphur and solid-state cathode candidates), route optimisation (QAOA for fleet logistics), and potentially autonomous driving perception (quantum machine learning for sensor fusion, though this remains speculative on NISQ hardware). Volkswagen, BMW, and Toyota have all published quantum computing partnerships. On the obligation side, UNECE WP.29 R155 has required a cybersecurity management system as a type approval condition since July 2024. R156 governs software update management. ISO/SAE 21434 places vulnerability management obligations on OEMs that extend to supply chain cryptographic risk. TISAX affects supplier information security assessments. A CISO who understands only the security side will miss the competitive window. A CTO who understands only the computing side will miss the compliance deadlines.
This briefing presents both sides to a non-technical executive audience. No physics background is required. The session covers which quantum computing use cases in automotive are nearest to production readiness and which remain speculative, what the regulatory obligations actually require and by when, what peer OEMs and tier-1 suppliers are investing in, and how to structure a quantum programme that addresses both opportunity and obligation without over-committing to speculative capability. Participants leave with a dual-agenda investment framework, a board reporting template, and a regulatory checklist covering UNECE, ISO/SAE 21434, and TISAX jurisdictional requirements.
Executive briefing structure covering both the quantum computing opportunity and the post-quantum security obligation. Content is configurable to your organisation's type approval jurisdiction, existing quantum activity, and board governance requirements.
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| 1 | The Dual Quantum Agenda for Automotive Why CISOs and CTOs face different timelines for the same technology | |
| 2 | Session A: Quantum Computing Opportunity Where quantum creates competitive advantage in automotive |
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| 3 | Session B: Post-Quantum Security Obligation The regulatory mandate that is already arriving |
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| 4 | Competitive Intelligence What peer OEMs and tier-1 suppliers are doing |
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| 5 | Board Governance and Investment Sequencing Structuring a quantum programme without over-committing |
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| 6 | Q&A and Executive Action Plan | |
Workshops are designed and delivered by QSECDEF in collaboration with sector specialists. All facilitators have direct experience in both quantum technologies and automotive systems.
Workshop design and delivery
QSECDEF brings world-leading expertise in post-quantum cryptography, quantum computing strategy, and defence-grade security assessment. Our advisory membership spans 600+ organisations and 1,200+ professionals working at the intersection of quantum technologies and critical infrastructure security.
Domain expertise and operational validation
Automotive workshops are co-delivered with sector specialists who bring direct operational experience in automotive organisations. This ensures workshop content is grounded in regulatory, operational, and technical realities specific to the sector.
This briefing is configured around your organisation's type approval jurisdiction, existing quantum activity, and board reporting requirements. Get in touch to discuss scope and schedule a date.
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