Agenda IETF126: qirg
agenda-126-qirg-02

Agenda

1. Administrivia (5 min):

14:00-14:05

• Resolving any online issues
• RG update

2. draft-cacciapuoti-qirg-quantum-native-architecture

14:05 - 14:25

Speaker: Angela Sara Cacciapuoti

Abstract: draft-cacciapuoti-qirg-quantum-native-architecture

3. draft-irtf-qirg-qi-multiplane-arch

14:25 - 14:45

Speaker: Diego Lopez

Abstract: An update on the draft proposing a framework for integrating Quantum Internet services with the current Internet, which the authors believe is close to get ready for last call. The new version includes the introduction of the QUI concept, bridging the gap between the quantum fabric and the service strata, and analysis of how a number of relevant papers in the literature would map to the proposed framework.

4. Building a hybrid infrastructure, combining real and emulated resources

14:45 - 14:55

Speaker: Blanca López

Abstract: We introduce the results regarding hybrid systems, and how they can be used to experiment with service concepts at scale. The current results are basically related to QKD, given the availability of such devices, but there are plans to extend these experiments beyond, as entanglement fabric devices become available.

5. Beyond-QKD Applications of Quantum Networks

14:55-15:15

Speaker: Garazi Muguruza Lasa

Abstract: While quantum memories remain a significant technological frontier, estimated to be a decade away from practical commercialization and deployment, many countries — including most EU member states — are actively deploying long-distance quantum key distribution (QKD) networks using commercially available hardware. This raises an important question: what other applications can leverage the prepare-and-measure or entanglement-generating quantum network hardware built for QKD?

In this talk we will present a literature review including a comprehensive compilation of quantum network applications beyond-QKD that do not rely on quantum memories; each with accessible descriptions, clear hardware requirements, and explicit statements on achievable quantum advantage. We aim to start a conversation between researchers and operators about emerging use cases and deployment pathways for existing quantum technologies.

For more information, see: https://knowledge-bank-972a03.gitlab.io/beyond-qkd/.

6. EuroQCI standardisation

15:15-15:35

Speaker: Christoph Striecks

Abstract: We discuss (upcoming) standardisation efforts for the European Quantum Communication Infrastructure (EuroQCI).

7. draft-zhu-qirg-qdcp

15:35-15:55

Speaker: Nevan Sujit / Mithil Mishra

Abstract: draft-zhu-qirg-qdcp