Public engagement
Although no cell phone would work without the findings of quantum physics, quantum physics and quantum technologies are generally unknown to the general public, or at best known as mysterious and completely incomprehensible.
With targeted public engagement measures, the communication, education and public engagement team of Munich Quantum Valley helps to create a basic understanding of quantum technologies and their benefits for society among the general public.
This is achieved by participating in and organizing dialog formats such as exhibitions, events, and public lectures, as well as participating in trade fairs and professional events. Examples include the participation of Munich Quantum Valley in "FORSCHA" (Munich), the "Festival of the Future" at the Deutsches Museum (Munich), re:publica (Berlin) or the "World of Quantum" (Munich).
The aim is to transport the fascination that quantum technologies hold and to moderate the discussion of expectations, hopes and possible fears in a dialog with the public.
MQV In Persona
The portrait series "MQV In Persona" gives personal insights into the Bavarian quantum ecosystem. At MQV and its associated institutes, many young scientists are working together to develop competitive quantum computers in Bavaria and to advance quantum technologies in their entire range and their research activities are as diverse as the researchers themselves. Get to know them here.
Quick Quantum Questions
The "Quick Quantum Questions" video series features quantum experts from the Munich Quantum Valley ecosystem, covering the basics like superposition and entanglement, explaining different hardware platforms and giving a deeper insight into the quantum landscape we are building together in MQV. Watch the videos on YouTube.
Selected upcoming public events
MQV-Einblicke – "Vom Proof of Principle zum echten Quantenvorteil"
Fraunhofer IKS
What can quantum computers be used for? Where do they offer a real advantage? Visit the Fraunhofer Institute for Cognitive Systems on 11 September 2025 to learn more about their potential applications and the development of new quantum algorithms.
MQV-Einblicke – "Ganz schön kalt: Tieftemperaturforschung zur Entwicklung neuer Technologien"
Walther Meißner Institute
What is superconductivity, and what role does this phenomenon play in the construction of superconducting quantum computers? Visit the Walther Meißner Institute for Low Temperature Research on 6 October 2025 to experience how researchers produce and study quantum systems at freezing temperatures for applications in computing, communication, and sensor technology.
MQV-Einblicke – "Supercomputer meets Quantencomputer"
Leibniz Supercomputing Centre
How can classical supercomputers and quantum computers be connected, and what do scientists hope to gain from this integration? Visit the Leibniz Supercomputing Centre on 12 November 2025 to learn more about the integration of quantum computers in high-performance computing centers and take the opportunity to see Munich's supercomputer and several quantum computers up close during a guided tour of the computer building.
MQV-Einblicke – "Quantentechnologie in der Raumfahrt"
German Aerospace Center (DLR) Oberpfaffenhofen
What can you discover in a control center for manned and unmanned space missions, and what role will quantum technologies play in this field in the future? Visit the German Space Operations Center on 2 December 2025 to immerse yourself in the exciting world of satellite missions and space laboratories.