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.
MQV-Einblicke
In the event series “MQV-Einblicke” (in German language), the MQV member institutes as well as start-ups and industry partners of MQV invite visitors to experience first-hand, with short lectures and guided tours, what it means to do quantum science and quantum-technology development today. Take a look at the upcoming events here.
Selected upcoming public events
Hofgartenfest 2026 – Open House of the Bavarian State Government
Bavarian State Chancellery and Hofgarten, Munich
Visit us on 13 June at the Bavarian State Government’s Hofgartenfest at Hofgarten Munich!
MQV-Einblicke – "Quantencomputing: von der Hardware über die Software bis zur industriellen Anwendung"
Fraunhofer IIS
How is quantum computing evolving from an experimental technology into a tool for industry, logistics, and communication? Visit the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS on 17 June and learn first-hand how researchers are preparing for the use of quantum computers and quantum algorithms in industrial scenarios.
Festival on the Museum Island 2026
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Deutsches Museum, Museumsinsel
Visit us 4–5 July at the Festival on the Museum Island that is part of the Festival of the Future organized by Deutsches Museum and 1E9.
Physik für Alle: Stolpersteine auf dem Weg zur Quantengravitation
Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics, Herbert-Walther-Hörsaaal
What approaches exist for integrating gravity into the Standard Model of physics? On 10 July 2026, Moritz Dorband, an employee of the Munich Quantum Valley-supported PhotonLab, will explore this question in a popular science lecture at the Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics.
FORSCHA 2026
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Forum Schwanthalerhöhe
Visit us 17–19 July at the "FORSCHA" at Forum Schwanthalerhöhe!
Open Day 2026 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 Walther Meißner Institute (WMI).