15 Apr 2025
On February 20, Professor Jintai Ding, Dean of the School of Mathematics and Physics at Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU), addressed the Consensus Hong Kong 2025, noting that traditional encryption methods are facing unprecedented threats due to the rapid development of quantum computing technology. He emphasized that the migration to post-quantum cryptography is not only a technical challenge but also a historic opportunity.
Professor Ding was invited to deliver a keynote speech at the Hong Kong Research Symposium, hosted by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, where he delved into the challenges and opportunities associated with the migration to post-quantum cryptography.
The symposium is an integral part of the Consensus Hong Kong 205, organised by CoinDesk, a leading authority in blockchain media. Known as the "Super Bowl of blockchain," Consensus Hong Kong is one of the most influential international events in the Web3 and blockchain sectors.
Professor Jintai Ding (fourth from left) poses with all speakers, guests, and organisers of the Hong Kong Research Symposium on the stage at the Consensus Hong Kong 2025
Professor Ding stressed the need for close collaboration between academia and industry during the transition of global digital security to quantum-resistant standards. The symposium brought together top global experts, researchers, and industry pioneers to discuss the latest developments in blockchain, Web3, decentralised artificial intelligence, and post-quantum cryptography.
The event was hosted by the Research Centre for Blockchain Technology (RCBT) and supported by the PolyU and Cybaverse Academy Joint Lab in Law and Web3 of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), this landmark event was the only university-led session at Consensus Hong Kong. The symposium provided an engaging platform for academic discourse and industry collaboration, reinforcing the critical role of research institutions in shaping the future of decentralized technologies.
Professor Ding said, "Sharing our research findings at the Hong Kong Research Symposium is of great significance for promoting academic exchange and technological innovation in relevant fields. I look forward to strengthening cooperation with global research institutions and industries through such activities to jointly meet future challenges."
As a founding member of the International Conference on Post-Quantum Cryptography, Professor Ding is highly respected in the field. He contributed significantly to the development of NIST's post-quantum key encapsulation standard KYBER and holds the first quantum key exchange patent. His recent research has featured in top cryptography conferences including Crypto and Eurocrypt, with one paper receiving a Best Paper Honorable mention at Crypto 2021.
By Qinru Liu
Edited by Bo Kou
Photos courtesy of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
15 Apr 2025