Just in time for the start of the Hofgartenfest, the sun came out again after several days of rain, and so on Saturday morning, with the weather at its best, numerous visitors flocked to the Lower Hofgarten. The line of people waiting for a guided tour of the Bavarian State Chancellery remained long until late afternoon, and the pavilions where the various ministries presented themselves were consistently packed. At the booth of the Bavarian State Ministry of Science and the Arts, three research initiatives from the High-Tech Agenda Bavaria were presented, including Munich Quantum Valley (MQV).
An optical experiment introduced visitors to the world of quantum physics, allowing them to learn about wave-particle duality. Various exhibits from MQV member institutes offered concrete insights into the development of quantum computer hardware, while the popular beer coasters, which feature various logic gate motifs that can be assembled into quantum circuits, served as a bridge to the topic of quantum algorithms and software. Visitors also asked many questions about possible applications of quantum computers. Markus Blume, Minister of State for Science and the Arts, also visited to the booth and examined, among other things, a superconducting quantum processor developed by MQV researchers at the Walther Meißner Institute.
The diverse stage program, featuring brass band music and other musical and dance performances not far from the MQV booth, along with the cozy beer garden set up under the plane trees, created a convivial atmosphere. And so, on Saturday, it became clear that a relaxed celebrations and discussions about future technology go together wonderfully.