GITEX Asia 2026: Advancing Quantum Strategy – from Vision to Deployment

Event date & venue: 10 April 2026 | Marina Bay Sands, Singapore

At GITEX Asia 2026, Toshiba showcased its thought leadership in quantum technologies through two sessions that addressed both the macro level global quantum ecosystem and the immediate realities of quantum risk and security. Together, the sessions highlighted how quantum has shifted decisively from a long term research topic into a strategic, operational priority for governments and enterprises worldwide.

Representing Q-STAR, Hiro Mori, Expert, Corporate Technology Planning Division, Toshiba Corporation, provided an in depth perspective on Japan’s Quantum Momentum and Q-STAR’s Role in the Global Ecosystem. He emphasized that quantum technologies have become a national growth pillar for Japan, backed by strong government commitment, G7 recognition, and a clear national roadmap toward 2030. Japan’s approach reflects a coordinated strategy that aligns policy, industry, and research communities to accelerate quantum industrialization and global competitiveness.

Central to this effort is Q-STAR, which serves as the platform uniting industry, academia, and government to build Japan’s quantum industrial ecosystem. Q-STAR plays a pivotal role in driving real world use cases, international standardization, talent development, and global collaboration across quantum computing, communication, sensing, and software. Mr. Mori highlighted Japan’s progress in transitioning quantum technologies from laboratory research to practical implementation, supported by advanced testbeds such as G-QuAT and the Tokyo QKD Network, as well as active participation in international standard setting bodies, including IEC and ISO JTC 3. These initiatives position Japan to play a critical role in the global quantum supply chain and accelerate commercial readiness.

In another session of firechat, complementing this ecosystem‑level view, Anandaraman Sankaran (Anand), Strategic Partnerships & Marketing Lead, APAC, Toshiba Asia Pacific, addressed the urgent security implications of quantum advances in his session. He emphasizes that quantum risk is already here, as adversaries can harvest encrypted data today for decryption in the future once quantum capabilities mature. This shifts quantum security from a future concern to a present‑day risk management issue, particularly for sensitive data that must remain confidential for decades.

Anand emphasized that technology sovereignty in the quantum era is not about isolation or full self‑sufficiency, but about governance, resilience, and trusted collaboration. No single technology can address quantum security risks on its own. While post‑quantum cryptography is essential, high‑assurance environments demand a layered approach that also incorporates technologies such as Quantum Key Distribution (QKD). He called on governments and enterprises to begin the transition now by deploying quantum safe capabilities within mission‑critical environments, prioritizing networks and data with long‑term security requirements.

Together, the two presentations delivered a clear and aligned message: quantum technologies are moving rapidly from strategic vision to real‑world deployment. With coordinated national strategies, robust ecosystems like Q‑STAR, global partnerships, and proactive security adoption, Toshiba is helping shape a future where quantum innovation is not only advanced, but trusted, resilient, and ready for global scale.