2025 is the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ2025), providing a valuable opportunity to discuss one of the most exciting and transformative technologies of our time. While quantum technologies are opening up new possibilities in communication, information processing, and measurement technology, they are also prompting us to question their influence on our understanding of physics and nature. Even 125 years after Planck introduced quantum theory, classical physics still shapes our culture and society.

This ‘Leibinger Begegnungen’ event will explore the fundamentals as well as the latest developments. The event will explore the opportunities and challenges, the history, and how societies address the issues presented by quantum technologies today and in the future.

Panel Discussion

Dr. Heike Riel, IBM, President-elect of the German Physical Society DPG e. V.
Tommaso Calarco, Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH
Roman Lipski, Atelier Roman Lipski
Dr. Arianna Crippa, Parity Quantum Computing GmbH

Moderator
Dr. Michael Förtsch, Q.ANT GmbH

Live Performance
Edy Fung, Studio Edy Fung

The event will be held in English with simultaneous translation for German speakers.