GAO Insights: Moving from Quantum Policy to Implementation

Federal agencies are actively preparing for the impact of quantum technologies on existing systems and security architectures. A recent report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office highlights an important reality: while strategy and direction are well established, agencies are still working to define practical approaches for implementation.

This session will provide a practical discussion of what this means at the agency level. We will review key findings from the GAO report, including challenges related to ownership, coordination and moving from strategy to execution, and translate those into actionable considerations for federal teams. The discussion will focus on how to approach this transition in a structured way — establishing visibility into current environments, aligning stakeholders and developing a phased path forward that aligns with mission priorities and existing architectures.

The session will also provide a clear, grounded overview of quantum in the context of federal requirements, along with an introduction to available tools, supporting resources and training approaches that agencies can leverage to build understanding and begin operationalizing their transition.