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.

Are you interested in quantum physics but can't find a good way to get started? Then the PhotonLab cordially invites you to join them in their student lab!

How do you control the qubits of a superconducting quantum computer – which like it freezing cold at around -273 degrees Celsius – without disturbing these sensitive computing units? And how do you generate these freezing temperatures? All this and more, you can find out on 26 May 2025 at the Fraunhofer Institute for Electronic Microsystems and Solid State Technologies.

As part of the event series "Physik Modern" at the Faculty of Physics LMU Munich, Johannes-Geert Hagmann (Deutsches Museum) will trace selected highlights of the development of laser physics and quantum optics from a historical perspective, thus creating a link between the history and the present of quantum physics.

This year, we are collaborating with the 'Pint of Science'-festival to bring quantum science and technology to a local Munich pub.

Are you interested in quantum physics but can't find a good way to get started? Then the PhotonLab cordially invites you to join them in their student lab!

MQV member and physicist Dr. Judith Gabel provides an insight into quantum technologies and discusses the developments that still await us.

Two-day workshop for Ph.D.s and postdocs to transform quantum research into commercial applications.

Two physicists discuss the ghosts of the past and show how much the new theories have revolutionized our world view. Prof. Dr. Harald Weinfurter (LMU) and Dr. Moritz Dorband (MPQ) discuss on stage.

How could quantum computers make our society more sustainable? And what technological challenges do we still need to overcome to make quantum computers stable and reliable? Answers to these exciting questions and a guided tour through a real quantum computer lab will be given by researchers from the Friedrich-Alexander-Universität on 29 April 2025.

As part of the event series "Physik Modern" at the Faculty of Physics LMU Munich, Andreas Tittl (LMU) will provide an introduction to the fascinating world of the connection between quantum physics and nanophotonics.

Are you interested in quantum physics but can't find a good way to get started? Then the PhotonLab cordially invites you to join them in their student lab!

This year, Munich Quantum Valley is once again taking part in Girls'Day and, together with the Leibniz Supercomputing Centre, is giving a group of girls the opportunity to get to know careers in IT or physics and to find out about the tasks of a data center and its contribution to the development of quantum computing.

As part of the event series "Physik Modern" at the Faculty of Physics LMU Munich, Harald Lesch (LMU) will talk about the role of quantum mechanics in the universe as a whole.

What does a quantum optics lab look like from the inside, and how do you capture single atoms with lasers? How researchers achieve this and how they use it to investigate exciting phenomena in chemistry or materials science, you can find out on 19 March 2025 at the Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics.

Are you interested in quantum physics but can't find a good way to get started? Then the PhotonLab cordially invites you to join them in their student lab!

As part of the event series "Physik Modern" at the Faculty of Physics LMU Munich, Ivo Sachs (LMU) will talk about the journey towards a consistent quantum mechanics, starting from Heisenberg's and Schrödinger's complementary approaches to quantum mechanics and von Neumann's mathematical framework.

On 22 and 23 February, Munich Quantum Valley will take part in the Quantum Weekend at the Deutsches Museum. Explore the fascinating world of quantum physics, learn about quantum technologies and their relevance for society, and celebrate with us the 2025 International Year of Quantum!

Are you interested in quantum physics but can't find a good way to get started? Then the PhotonLab cordially invites you to join them in their student lab!

On 19 February 2025, Prof. Dr. Rainer Blatt will take you on an exciting journey from the beginnings of quantum mechanics to its latest applications. The public lecture at the Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities will be the opening of our event series “MQV-Einblicke”.

Are you interested in quantum physics but can't find a good way to get started? Then the PhotonLab cordially invites you to join them in their student lab!

Immerse yourself in the world of quantum physics and discover innovative materials and experiments for your classes!

The Future of Computing Conference is a one-day computing conference in Munich. The event on 11 December features start-up pitches, industry keynotes and network with experts. It is co-organized by the Venture Lab Quantum (VLQ), which drives the entrepreneurial efforts within Munich Quantum Valley.

PushQuantum, the Munich-based student initiative is organizing a Hackaton on the last weekend this November to connect students and companies through interesting challenges.

Two-day workshop for Ph.D.s and postdocs to transform quantum research into commercial applications.

Connecting the "who’s who" in quantum computing software

We will hold our internal annual meeting in Eichstätt this October.

What are quantum computers? What physical principles are they based on? And what can they be used for? In an evening lecture at Altes Stadttheater in Eichstätt, Prof. Jeanette Lorenz will talk about the basics of quantum computers, the current state of development and potential areas of application.

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 Leibniz Supercomputing Centre (LRZ).

Also in 2024, Munich Quantum Valley (MQV) will have a strong presence at the IEEE International Conference on Quantum Computing and Engineering (QCE) – also known as IEEE Quantum Week! With over 60 contributions (technical presentations, posters, workshops, tutorials, and more) MQV is covering the entire spectrum of quantum computing research: From applications over software to corresponding hardware!

Join the Munich Quantum Alumni networking meet-up to (re)connect with colleagues and fellow alumni!

Visit us 29–30 June at the Festival on the Museum Island that is part of the Festival of the Future organized by Deutsches Museum and 1E9.

Visit us 28–30 June at the "FORSCHA" at Deutsches Museum Verkehrszentrum!

On 4 May, the Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities (BAdW) is hosting its Open Day. Munich Quantum Valley is part of the colorful program.

This year, Munich Quantum Valley is once again taking part in Girls' Day and, together with the Fraunhofer Institute for Microelectronics and Solid State Technology (EMFT), is giving a group of girls the opportunity to get to know careers in the field of quantum technologies.

With the support of MQV, the Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities (BAdW) is organizing a symposium on "Quantum technologies. Expectations of an important future technology".

Come and see us in Berlin!

Come and see us in Freiburg!

MQV members at Technical University of Munich organize this event, aiming to connect the "who’s who" in quantum computing software to their end-users.

On 3 October, the Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics (MPQ), Munich Center for Quantum Science and Technology (MCQST) and Munich Quantum Valley (MQV) are organizing a joint open day and "Maustag" with exciting activities and events for young and old.

We will hold our internal review meeting in Eichstätt this September.

To kick off our MQV Review Meeting in Eichstätt this year, Prof. Rudolf Gross will give a public evening lecture at Altes Stadttheater Eichstätt on 25 September 2023. The talk will also be streamed live on our YouTube channel.

Andreas Wallraff (ETH Zürich), Distinguished Lecturer of MCQST, will be holding a public talk on 12 June in Munich. This public lecture is intended for anyone who is curious about quantum science - even absolute beginners!

Prof. Steffen Glaser and his group will be part of the event at Deutsches Museum to inform visitors about the basic principles, possible applications and the current state of research in quantum technologies.

Visit us 5–7 May at the "FORSCHA" at Deutsches Museum Verkehrszentrum!

This year, Munich Quantum Valley is once again taking part in Girls'Day.

Come and see us in Dresden!

Come and see us in Hannover!

We will hold our internal review meeting in Eichstätt this autumn.

Come and see us in Regensburg!

We will be part of the Festival der Zukunft at Deutsches Museum end of July.

25–26 June you can find us at the FORSCHA at the Deutsches Museum Verkehrszentrum!

This year, Munich Quantum Valley is taking part in Girls' Day for the first time.

Come and visit us in Chicago!

The student laboratory "Photonlab" at the Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics (MPQ) celebrates its tenth birthday in July. On the occasion of this first big anniversary and the success story of the past years, a special program is planned: On July 16 and 23, there will be a special teacher training session each day (registration information later); on July 23, there will also be an anniversary event for the general public with expert talks by Prof. Ferenc Krausz and Prof. Gerhard Rempe – both scientific directors at MPQ – as well as exciting workshops. Both events will take place online.