Upcoming events

MQV Girls'Day 2025: Supercomputer meets Quantencomputer


Leibniz Supercomputing Centre

This year, Munich Quantum Valley is once again taking part in Girls'Day and, together with the Leibniz Supercomputing Centre, is giving a group of girls the opportunity to get to know careers in IT or physics and to find out about the tasks of a data center and its contribution to the development of quantum computing.

 


Quantum Fridays in the PhotonLab: April

Are you interested in quantum physics but can't find a good way to get started? Then the PhotonLab cordially invites you to join them in their student lab!


Physik Modern – "Quantenphysik in der Nanophysik"


Faculty of Physics LMU Munich

As part of the event series "Physik Modern" at the Faculty of Physics LMU Munich, Andreas Tittl (LMU) will provide an introduction to the fascinating world of the connection between quantum physics and nanophotonics.


Quantum Computing Theory in Practice

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MQV Member Jens Eisert is inviting to Berlin for the 2025 edition of Quantum Computing Theory in Practice (QCTiP).


Quatschen über Quanten & Co (science communication seminar)

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"Quatschen über Quanten & Co" is a three day science communication training for young scientists in the field of quantum technologies. The event is part of the joint project Quanten(t)räume and hosted at the Deutsches Museum.


MQV-Einblicke – "Wie Quantencomputer unsere Welt verändern"


Erlangen Centre for Astroparticle Physics (ECAP)

How could quantum computers make our society more sustainable? And what technological challenges do we still need to overcome to make quantum computers stable and reliable? Answers to these exciting questions and a guided tour through a real quantum computer lab will be given by researchers from the Friedrich-Alexander-Universität on 29 April 2025.


Jahrhundertsprung - mit Quantenforschern im Gespräch

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MVHS Bildungszentrum Einsteinstr. 28

Two physicists discuss the ghosts of the past and show how much the new theories have revolutionized our world view. Prof. Dr. Harald Weinfurter (LMU) and Dr. Moritz Dorband (MPQ) discuss on stage.


IdeaLab Quantum Workshop

Two-day workshop for Ph.D.s and postdocs to transform quantum research into commercial applications.


Ein Quantum Zukunft: Was bringt die Quantentechnologie?

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MVHS Bildungszentrum Einsteinstr. 28

MQV member and physicist Dr. Judith Gabel provides an insight into quantum technologies and discusses the developments that still await us.


Quantum Fridays in the PhotonLab: May

Are you interested in quantum physics but can't find a good way to get started? Then the PhotonLab cordially invites you to join them in their student lab!


Pint of Science 2025: Quantum Pub

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Haderner Kleines Brauhaus

This year, we are collaborating with the Pint of Science festival to bring quantum science and technology to a local Munich pub.


Physik Modern – "Von Losern, Fruchtfliegen und Katzen im Taubenschlag: Laserphysik und Quantenoptik im 20. Jh."


Deutsches Museum

As part of the event series "Physik Modern" at the Faculty of Physics LMU Munich, Johannes-Geert Hagmann (Deutsches Museum) will trace selected highlights of the development of laser physics and quantum optics from a historical perspective, thus creating a link between the history and the present of quantum physics.


MQV-Einblicke – "Coole Kabel: Wie man ultrakalte Qubits mit der Außenwelt verbindet"


Fraunhofer EMFT

How do you control the qubits of a superconducting quantum computer – which like it freezing cold at around -273 degrees Celsius – without disturbing these sensitive computing units? And how do you generate these freezing temperatures? All this and more, you can find out on 26 May 2025 at the Fraunhofer Institute for Electronic Microsystems and Solid State Technologies.



Physik Modern – "Quantenphysik im Alltag"


Faculty of Physics LMU Munich

As part of the event series "Physik Modern" at the Faculty of Physics LMU Munich, Stefan Heusler (Universität Münster) will explain that quantum physics forms the basis for a wide range of technologies, why quantum physics is like a cat ready to pounce into the unknown, which questions are still unresolved even after 100 years, and which applications of quantum technologies are already on the horizon.


MQV-Einblicke – Max Planck Semiconductor Laboratory


Max Planck Semiconductor Laboratory

More information coming soon



Physik Modern – "Der kleinste Sensor der Welt: Ein Defekt im Diamanten"


Deutsches Museum

As part of the event series "Physik Modern" at the Faculty of Physics LMU Munich, Dominik Bucher (TUM) will introduce the world's smallest sensor, which just happens to be a defect in the structure of a diamond, and discuss its potential applications, including the analysis of new materials and improving the resolution of current magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for examining individual cells.


MQV-Einblicke – Fraunhofer IKS

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Fraunhofer IKS

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MQV-Einblicke – Walther Meißner Institute

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Walther Meißner Institute

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Physik Modern – "Quanten unter dem Mikroskop: Wie wir mit einzelnen Atomen rechnen können"


Deutsches Museum

As part of the event series "Physik Modern" at the Faculty of Physics LMU Munich, Johannes Zeiher (MPQ) will illustrate how the work at MPQ provides insights into this fascinating microscopic world by using lasers to cool, control and detect individual atoms.


MQV-Einblicke – Leibniz Supercomputing Centre


Leibniz Supercomputing Centre

More information coming soon


Physik Modern – "Der Schlüssel zur sicheren Kommunikation"


Faculty of Physics LMU Munich

As part of the event series "Physik Modern" at the Faculty of Physics LMU Munich, Harald Weinfurter (LMU) will give an insight into the possibilities and current challenges in the field of quantum cryptography.


Past events

Physik Modern – "Quantenmechanik im Universum"


Faculty of Physics LMU Munich

As part of the event series "Physik Modern" at the Faculty of Physics LMU Munich, Harald Lesch (LMU) will talk about the role of quantum mechanics in the universe as a whole.


MQV-Einblicke – "Quantensimulation und -computing mit neutralen Atomen – wie wir quantenmechanische Modelle im Labor nachbauen"


Max-Planck-Institut für Quantenoptik

What does a quantum optics lab look like from the inside, and how do you capture single atoms with lasers? How researchers achieve this and how they use it to investigate exciting phenomena in chemistry or materials science, you can find out on 19 March 2025 at the Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics.


Quantum Fridays in the PhotonLab: March

Are you interested in quantum physics but can't find a good way to get started? Then the PhotonLab cordially invites you to join them in their student lab!



Physik Modern – "Schrödingers Tanz, Heisenbergs Unschärfe und Von Neumanns Verschränkung"


Faculty of Physics LMU Munich

As part of the event series "Physik Modern" at the Faculty of Physics LMU Munich, Ivo Sachs (LMU) will talk about the journey towards a consistent quantum mechanics, starting from Heisenberg's and Schrödinger's complementary approaches to quantum mechanics and von Neumann's mathematical framework.



Quantum Weekend at the Deutsches Museum

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Deutsches Museum, Museumsinsel 1, Munich

On 22 and 23 February, Munich Quantum Valley will take part in the Quantum Weekend at the Deutsches Museum. Explore the fascinating world of quantum physics, learn about quantum technologies and their relevance for society, and celebrate with us the 2025 International Year of Quantum!


Quantum Fridays in the PhotonLab: February

Are you interested in quantum physics but can't find a good way to get started? Then the PhotonLab cordially invites you to join them in their student lab!


MQV-Einblicke – "100 Jahre Quantenphysik – und das ist erst der Anfang"


Bayerische Akademie der Wissenschaften

On 19 February 2025, Prof. Dr. Rainer Blatt will take you on an exciting journey from the beginnings of quantum mechanics to its latest applications. The public lecture at the Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities will be the opening of our event series “MQV-Einblicke”.


Quantum Fridays in the PhotonLab: January

Are you interested in quantum physics but can't find a good way to get started? Then the PhotonLab cordially invites you to join them in their student lab!



Teacher training: Interactive quantum physics in the school laboratory


Max-Planck-Institut für Quantenoptik

Immerse yourself in the world of quantum physics and discover innovative materials and experiments for your classes!


PushQuantum Hackaton 2024

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TU München - Entrepreneurship Research Institute (ERI)

PushQuantum, the Munich-based student initiative is organizing a Hackaton on the last weekend this November to connect students and companies through interesting challenges.



IdeaLab Quantum Workshop

Two-day workshop for Ph.D.s and postdocs to transform quantum research into commercial applications.


Workshop on Machine Learning for Quantum Technology

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Co-organized by MQV members at the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light in Erlangen, this workshop is aimed at researchers interested in using classical machine learning and AI techniques to advance the development of quantum technologies.


2024 Munich Quantum Software Forum

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Connecting the "who’s who" in quantum computing software


2024 MQV Annual Meeting

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We will hold our internal annual meeting in Eichstätt this October.


Public lecture - "Wird die Pizza zukünftig mit Hilfe von Quantencomputern ausgeliefert?"

What are quantum computers? What physical principles are they based on? And what can they be used for? In an evening lecture at Altes Stadttheater in Eichstätt, Prof. Jeanette Lorenz will talk about the basics of quantum computers, the current state of development and potential areas of application.


Open Day 2024 at the Garching Research Campus

On 3 October, Munich Quantum Valley will once again participate in a campus-wide open house at the Garching Research Campus – this year in collaboration with and located at the Leibniz Supercomputing Centre (LRZ).


2024 IEEE Quantum Week

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Also in 2024, Munich Quantum Valley (MQV) will have a strong presence at the IEEE International Conference on Quantum Computing and Engineering (QCE) – also known as IEEE Quantum Week! With over 60 contributions (technical presentations, posters, workshops, tutorials, and more) MQV is covering the entire spectrum of quantum computing research: From applications over software to corresponding hardware!




Munich Quantum Alumni Summer Networking Meet-up


MPI of Quantum Optics | Herbert Walther Lecture Hall

Join the Munich Quantum Alumni networking meet-up to (re)connect with colleagues and fellow alumni!


Festival on the Museum Island

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Deutsches Museum, Museumsinsel

Visit us 29–30 June at the Festival on the Museum Island that is part of the Festival of the Future organized by Deutsches Museum and 1E9.


FORSCHA 2024

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Visit us 28–30 June at the "FORSCHA" at Deutsches Museum Verkehrszentrum!


2024 Munich Conference on Quantum Science & Technology

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The Munich Center for Quantum Science and Technology (MCQST) is once again hosting a three-day event that brings together the Munich quantum community and international guests from academia and industry.


Open Day of the Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities

On 4 May, the Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities (BAdW) is hosting its Open Day. Munich Quantum Valley is part of the colorful program.



MQV Girls'Day 2024: A day as a quantum researcher at Fraunhofer EMFT


Fraunhofer EMFT

This year, Munich Quantum Valley is once again taking part in Girls' Day and, together with the Fraunhofer Institute for Microelectronics and Solid State Technology (EMFT), is giving a group of girls the opportunity to get to know careers in the field of quantum technologies.


BAdW Symposium - Quantum technologies. Expectations of an important future technology

With the support of MQV, the Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities (BAdW) is organizing a symposium on "Quantum technologies. Expectations of an important future technology".



2024 DPG Spring Meeting SKM

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Come and see us in Berlin!



2024 DPG Spring Meeting SAMOP

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Come and see us in Freiburg!


2024 APS March Meeting

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Come see us in Minneapolis!


2024 MQV Scientific Advisory Board Meeting

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MQV welcomes its Scientific Advisory Board for its second annual review.




Idea Lab Quantum

2-day workshop for PhDs and postdocs to transform quantum research into commercial applications.


Munich Quantum Software Forum

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MQV members at Technical University of Munich organize this event, aiming to connect the "who’s who" in quantum computing software to their end-users.


Open Day and "Maustag" at Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics

On 3 October, the Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics (MPQ), Munich Center for Quantum Science and Technology (MCQST) and Munich Quantum Valley (MQV) are organizing a joint open day and "Maustag" with exciting activities and events for young and old.


2023 MQV Review Meeting

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We will hold our internal review meeting in Eichstätt this September.

 


Public lecture – „Lasst uns den Quantensprung wagen!“

To kick off our MQV Review Meeting in Eichstätt this year, Prof. Rudolf Gross will give a public evening lecture at Altes Stadttheater Eichstätt on 25 September 2023. The talk will also be streamed live on our YouTube channel.


Quantum Future Academy 2023 – part two

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Students from Israel and Germany are attending the second of two one-week academies about quantum technologies in Tel-Aviv and Munich.


Heraeus-Seminar: "Applications of Ultracold Rydberg Gases"

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Members of the Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics and the University of Stuttgart are jointly organizing the workshop "Applications of Ultracold Rydberg Gases" with support from the Wilhelm and Else Heraeus Foundation.



Festival der Zukunft 2023

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We will be part of the Festival of the Future at Deutsches Museum in July!


Idea Lab Quantum

Have you ever wondered how your research could advance society? Now is your time to find out!


2023 Munich Conference on Quantum Science & Technology

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The Munich Center for Quantum Science and Technology (MCQST) is once again hosting a three-day event that brings together the Munich quantum community and international guests from academia and industry.



Public talk – "Quantencomputer. Wer, wie, was, wieso, weshalb, warum?"

Andreas Wallraff (ETH Zürich), Distinguished Lecturer of MCQST, will be holding a public talk on 12 June in Munich. This public lecture is intended for anyone who is curious about quantum science - even absolute beginners!



Quantum Days at the Science Communication Lab

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Prof. Steffen Glaser and his group will be part of the event at Deutsches Museum to inform visitors about the basic principles, possible applications and the current state of research in quantum technologies.


FORSCHA 2023

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Visit us 5–7 May at the "FORSCHA" at Deutsches Museum Verkehrszentrum!


MQV Girls'Day 2023: A day as a quantum researcher


Walther-Meißner-Institute

This year, Munich Quantum Valley is once again taking part in Girls'Day.



2023 DPG Spring Meeting SKM

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Come and see us in Dresden!


2023 DPG Spring Meeting SAMOP

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Come and see us in Hannover!


2023 APS March Meeting

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Come and see us in Las Vegas!


Quantum Future Academy 2023

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Students from Israel and Germany are attending two one-week academies about quantum technologies in Tel-Aviv and Munich.


"Quantum Machine Learning - Integrating Hardware and Software Developments" Workshop

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Co-organised by MQV members at FAU and MPL in Erlangen, this Quromorphic workshop aims to bring together specialists on all of the various aspects of neuromorphic quantum computing.


2023 MQV Scientific Advisory Board Meeting

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MQV welcomes its Scientific Advisory Board for its first annual review.


2023 MQV Start-of-the-year Event

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MQV's kick-off for the second year.


Public lecture – „Kann Quantencomputing einen Beitrag zur nachhaltigen Entwicklung leisten?“

MQV member Prof. Dr. Michael Hartmann from the Chair of Theoretical Physics at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg gives an insight into the current state of development of quantum computers and sheds light on the question if and when quantum computing can contribute to sustainable development.


Wissenswerte 2022

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Munich Quantum Valley is represented with a booth at the "Wissenswerte 2022".


2022 MQV Review Meeting

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We will hold our internal review meeting in Eichstätt this autumn.


2022 DPG Spring Meeting SKM

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Come and see us in Regensburg!


Festival der Zukunft 2022

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Forum der Zukunft / Deutsches Museum

We will be part of the Festival der Zukunft at Deutsches Museum end of July.


2022 Munich Conference on QST

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The Munich Conference on Quantum Science and Technology 2022 brings together the Munich quantum community with international invited guests in academia and industry for three days of talks and a poster session. Join hundreds of guests from around the world in the beautiful Bavarian Alps from 4–6 July 2022 to exchange ideas, learn about innovative research, and discuss the latest advancements in all fields of quantum science and technology.


FORSCHA 2022

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25–26 June you can find us at the FORSCHA at the Deutsches Museum Verkehrszentrum!


PLANCKS 2022

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Im Rahmen des jährlichen Wettbewerbs in theoretischer Physik für internationale Studenten-Teams "PLANCKS 2022" stellt sich das Munich Quantum Valley Nachwuchswissenschaftler:innen vor.


MQV Girls'Day 2022: For more women power in quantum physics


Fakultät für Physik der LMU

This year, Munich Quantum Valley is taking part in Girls' Day for the first time.


2022 APS March Meeting

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Come and visit us in Chicago!


Anniversary – 10 years Photonlab

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The student laboratory "Photonlab" at the Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics (MPQ) celebrates its tenth birthday in July. On the occasion of this first big anniversary and the success story of the past years, a special program is planned: On July 16 and 23, there will be a special teacher training session each day (registration information later); on July 23, there will also be an anniversary event for the general public with expert talks by Prof. Ferenc Krausz and Prof. Gerhard Rempe – both scientific directors at MPQ – as well as exciting workshops. Both events will take place online.