The Quantum Talents Symposium in Munich
The Symposium is designed to bring together outstanding PhD students and early-career postdocs from all over the world to present their groundbreaking research work in the field of quantum science and technology.
Our mission: to provide a platform for emerging young researchers, facilitate knowledge sharing, inspire collaboration, and promote international 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.
Applications are welcomed in topics which are aligned with MCQST's six research areas in quantum science and technology.
Promoting opportunities in quantum science
We are thrilled to host the third edition of the Quantum Talents Sympoiusm on 26 - 27 October 2026 at the Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics, Garching.
For more information on previous editions of the symposium, please see the websites of the events in 2025 and 2024.
The 2026 Quantum Talents Symposium
Date & Venue
26-27 October 2026
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 Plank 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 science and technology. Specifically, we invite PhD students in their 3rd year and above and postdocs with up to two years of experience. Applications can be from any topic within the the scope of MCQST's six research areas.
The mission of the Symposium greatly aligns with my vision of incubating an interdisciplinary environment for quantum science, and was an exclusive opportunity for me to share my research. At the same time, I had the chance to use my unique experiences to contribute in discussions across the different communities present, and potentially establish future collaborations with researchers in Munich. -- Nathanan Tantivasadakarn (Finalist 2024, Caltech)
Partners & Sponsors
Contact
For further inquiries or additional information, contact us at quantum-talents-munich[at]mcqst.de