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

A female researcher in a cleanroom suit uses tweezers to place a material sample under a microscope.

MQV-Einblicke – "Atom für Atom zu neuen Materialien: Ultradünne Kristalle mit außergewöhnlichen Eigenschaften"

12 June 2025 - 18:30

Faculty of Physics (LMU)

What is it about two-dimensional crystals and how do researchers manage to produce these artificial crystals so that they have very specific material properties? Scientists from the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität will answer these questions and take you on a tour of their laboratories on 12 June 2025.

Wafer processing machine. The light in the room where the machine is located is yellow.

MQV-Einblicke – "Reiner als rein: Modernste Reinräume für Halbleiter-Hightech"

1 July 2025 - 19:00

Max Planck Semiconductor Laboratory

What is a cleanroom, and how is it possible to manufacture structures that are so tiny that even a single dust particle would interfere? Visit one of the world's leading research facilities in the field of semiconductor technology on 1 July 2025 and find out how high-precision high-tech equipment is used not only to manufacture state-of-the-art detectors, but also to develop superconducting quantum bits.

A female scientist stands in front of her optical experiment.

MQV-Einblicke – “Mit verschränktem Licht sicher kommunizieren“

14 July 2025 - 18:00

Walter Schottky Institute

How do you create entangled light particles and how can you communicate with them? How researchers achieve this, you can experience on 14 July 2025 during a live experiment and lab tours at the Walter Schottky Institute.

Schematic of an open cryostat surrounded by icons that represent areas of interest for quantum computing applications.

MQV-Einblicke – "Vom Proof of Principle zum echten Quantenvorteil"

11 September 2025 - 18:00

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.

A scientist assembles cables on an open cryostat for superconducting quantum computing.

MQV-Einblicke – "Ganz schön kalt: Tieftemperaturforschung zur Entwicklung neuer Technologien"

6 October 2025 - 18:00

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.