Quantum Talents Symposium 2025 in Munich


The Symposium is designed to bring together outstanding Ph.D. students and early-career postdocs from all over the world to present their groundbreaking research work in the field of quantum science and technology.

The mission of the Symposium is to provide a platform for emerging young researchers, facilitate knowledge sharing, inspire collaboration, and promote career opportunities in quantum science. Special attention is given to increasing diversity in the field of quantum science, fostering a more inclusive and equitable environment that values the contributions of researchers from all backgrounds.

Promoting opportunities in quantum science

We are thrilled to co-host the second edition of the Quantum Talents Symposium on 24–25 November 2025 at the Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics. Each year's Symposium has a different theme. This year's Symposium will focus on Quantum Computing, including the development, operation and / or applications of quantum computers.

Date & Venue

  • 24–25 November 2025
  • Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics, Garching, Munich

Symposium Partners

Munich Quantum Valley (MQV), Munich Center for Quantum Science and Technology (MCQST), International Max Planck Research School for Quantum Science and Technology (IMPRS-QST), Women in Quantum Optics Postdoctoral Program (WiQO) of the Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics, LMU Munich, TU Munich

Eligibility

We invite applications from outstanding and driven early-career researchers from around the globe, working in the field of quantum computing. Specifically, we invite Ph.D. students in their 3rd year and above and Postdocs with up to two years of experience. Applications should discuss our focus theme of quantum computing.

Registration opens soon!

The Call for Applications to be invited as a Finalist is now closed. Registration to attend the Symposium as a participant and to the poster session will open at the end of September.

Register via the following link: https://indico.munich-quantum-valley.de/e/quantum-talents