[$] The tenth OpenPGP email summit
The tenth OpenPGP Email Summit took place in March 2026, focusing on advancements in encrypted email. Key discussions included support for post-quantum cryptography and plans for making OpenPGP signed emails a default. The summit also addressed governance issues regarding the OpenPGP.org domain and featured various projects and providers in the encrypted email space.
- ▪The summit highlighted the need for post-quantum cryptography to secure encrypted messages against future quantum computing threats.
- ▪Proton announced general availability of its PQC implementation for OpenPGP encrypted mail services during the summit.
- ▪The keys.openpgp.org board is exploring taking over the OpenPGP.org domain with the support of the Wau Holland Foundation.
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