Joint IMPRS-QST & MPGC-QM Workshop

May 6–8, 2026 | Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics

The Joint IMPRS-QST & MPGC-QM Workshop brings together PhD students from the International Max Planck Research School for Quantum Science and Technology (IMPRS-QST) and the Max Planck Graduate Center for Quantum Materials (MPGC-QM).

The main aim of the workshop is to foster exchange, networking, and collaboration between PhD researchers across both programs, through an engaging scientific and social program that encourages interdisciplinary discussions and cross-institutional collaborations in quantum science and quantum materials.

Program Highlights

Invited talks by PIs from IMPRS-QST and MPGC-QM and invited extenal speakers
Student talks, poster sessions and lab tours
Industry talks and career perspectives

Scientific Topics

Quantum Magnetism
2D Materials & Strongly Correlated Materials
Quantum Sensing & Metrology
Optical Control of Quantum Matter
Topological Quantum Matter
Quantum Simulation

Confirmed Speakers

Claudio Castelnovo (University of Cambridge)
Dimitri Efetov (LMU Munich)
Jörg Wrachtrup (University of Stuttgart)
Tomasz Smoleński (University of Basel)
Monika Aidelsburger (LMU Munich & MPQ)
Annabelle Bohrdt (LMU Munich)

Industry Speakers

Eda Sorani (planqc)
Dominik Bucher (Quantum Diamonds)

The workshop is primarily aimed at PhD students of IMPRS-QST and MPGC-QM, offering an excellent opportunity to present research, exchange ideas, and build lasting professional connections.