Quantum Week
Quantum Week 2026Sponsors
  • Regulatory Authority of Curaçao
  • Sociaal-Economische Raad Curaçao
  • Grant Thornton Dutch Caribbean
  • Blue NAP Americas
About CQSF

Making Curaçao quantum aware and quantum safe.

The Curaçao Quantum Safe Foundation helps government, business, education and the public understand what quantum computing changes for digital security, and prepare for it in time.

From internet exchange to quantum safe

The foundation has a history in Curaçao's digital infrastructure. It started life as Stichting Latin Internet Exchange (Lat-IX), which helped put Curaçao on the map for international data connectivity. In 2025 it relaunched with a new mission.

  1. 2004

    Lat-IX is founded

    Stichting Latin Internet Exchange lays the foundation for what is now AMS-IX Caribbean.

  2. Quantum on the agenda

    At the first anniversary of the Caribbean Datacenter Association, held with Blue NAP Americas, quantum computing is discussed in a panel.

  3. First contact at TNW Amsterdam

    With the Curaçao delegation of CINEX and MEO at the TNW Conference, the team meets the Quantum Gateway Foundation and brings quantum technology forward as a strategic topic for Curaçao.

  4. First quantum webinar in Curaçao

    With Dimitri van Esch of the Quantum Gateway Foundation as guest speaker, during the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology.

  5. Relaunch as Curaçao Quantum Safe

    At the Curaçao Quantum Safe Event at the Ministry of Economic Development (MEO), the foundation announces its new mission, signs a cooperation agreement with the Quantum Gateway Foundation (NL), and signs a declaration of intent to form the Curaçao Quantum Safe Coalition.

  6. Public session

    An open afternoon session brings together leaders from government, academia and industry.

  7. Quantum Meets, Amsterdam

    Meetings with the Quantum Gateway Foundation and the Dutch quantum community.

  8. Webinar for the Central Bank

    A quantum webinar especially for the Centrale Bank van Curaçao en Sint Maarten.

  9. Amendment of the articles: from Lat-IX to CQSF

    The articles of association of Stichting Latin Internet Exchange are amended by notarial deed before STAAT notariaat in Curaçao. The foundation is now Stichting Curaçao Quantum Safe, in English the Curaçao Quantum Safe Foundation. Read more

  10. First Coalition partner meeting

    The foundation and the Curaçao Quantum Safe Coalition partners meet for the first time.

  11. Partnership with ISACA Curaçao

    Cooperation agreed with ISACA Curaçao for Quantum Week.

  12. Curaçao Quantum Week 2026

    A week of public events, the ISACA Conference and hands-on training, organized with the Coalition and ISACA Curaçao. See the program.

  13. 2027 onward

    Looking ahead

    Quantum Week 2026 doubles as a pilot for a Curaçao Quantum Academy and for an annual Caribbean Quantum Week from 2027.

Mission

The objectives below are set out in Article 2 of the foundation's articles of association.

  1. ART. 2 · 1aPosition and develop a connection and expertise center that promotes quantum awareness and a quantum-safe digital infrastructure for Curaçao, including:
  2. ART. 2 · 1bPromote awareness and knowledge of the consequences, risks and opportunities of quantum computing and post-quantum cryptography.
  3. ART. 2 · 1cSupport and facilitate the transition to a quantum-safe digital infrastructure in both the public and private sectors.
  4. ART. 2 · 1dWhere the board decides, act as a knowledge, expertise and advice center, providing information and guidance to government, business, and education and knowledge institutions on quantum technology, cybersecurity and digital resilience.
  5. ART. 2 · 1eInitiate, develop, support and carry out projects and initiatives that contribute to digital resilience and its impact on society.
  6. ART. 2 · 1fPromote and establish national and international cooperation and knowledge exchange with knowledge institutions, companies and (multi)lateral organizations.
  7. ART. 2 · 1gSupport Curaçao's development into a regionally recognized knowledge center for quantum security and digital innovation.

The foundation works toward these aims through meetings, workshops, seminars, webinars, conferences and training, partnerships, research, and sharing and publishing knowledge (Article 2.2). It is a non-profit foundation (Article 2.3).

Board

  • Gwido JansenChair

    Gwido Jansen

  • Anil SadhoeramSecretary

    Anil Sadhoeram

  • Monique RaphaelaTreasurer

    Monique Raphaela

  • Niko KluyverTreasurer

    Niko Kluyver

Under the statutes the board has three to five members, appointed for four-year terms. The foundation is represented by two board members acting jointly, one of whom is the chair or a treasurer.

Address and details

Legal name
Stichting Curaçao Quantum Safe
English name
Curaçao Quantum Safe Foundation (CQSF)
Also known as
Quantum Safe Curaçao
Legal form
Foundation (stichting), registered office in Curaçao
Chamber of Commerce
114095
Address
Riffort Village 503, Willemstad, Curaçao
Email
info@curacaoquantum.com
Website
curacaoquantum.com
Phone
+5999 526 8018
Social
Curaçao Quantum Safe Foundation on LinkedIn

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