Supporting program
"Quantum LIVE". Our networking event on May 13, 2025
Networking is an essential element of Quantum Photonics. On the first evening, you can look forward to a special event to which we invite people from R&D, industry, politics, media and associations, in addition to participants and exhibitors. A central meeting point for your network
Take a look at the Panel Stage program
Here you get to the different program points of Quantum Photonics
Evening Event
Quantum Live on 13 May 2025
Personal contact is key – with us, you can expand your network.
Panel Stage
13 May 2025
Present solutions & ideas, provide inspiration for new innovation, network & discuss
Panel Stage 14 May 2025
Present solutions & ideas, provide inspiration for new innovation, network & discuss
Trade Fair Tours
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Quantum Photonics: Panel Stage
Present solutions & ideas, provide inspiration for new innovation, network & discuss
Parallel to the conference, our "Panel Stage" offers an open lecture forum in the middle of the exhibition, providing a diverse meeting point for visitors, conference participants, and exhibitors. Here, experts from research and development will provide insights into their projects and present technical innovations from the world of quantum and photonics.
Program Panel Stage
Tuesday, 13 May 2025
| Time | Lecture | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 11:20 - 11:40 | On the journey toward a quantum-safe future | Elisabeth Wagner, BearingPoint GmbH |
| 11:40 - 12:00 | VC for technology start-ups and growth companies | Katja Butzmann & Karin Rabe, bm-t |
| 12:00 - 13:00 | lunchbreak | |
| 13:00 - 13:30 | Quantensicherheit in Netzwerken heute und morgen - Anforderungen, Herausforderungen und Möglichkeiten | Clemens Epple & Dr. Maja Kierdorf, BWI GmbH |
| 13:30 - 13:40 | The QuNET initiative: Highly secure communication through quantum physics | Prof. Dr. Fabian Steinlechner, Fraunhofer IOF |
| 13:40 - 14:00 | Ad-hoc hybrid heterogeneous metropolitan-range quantum key distribution network | Dr. Thorsten Goebel, Fraunhofer IOF |
| 14:00 - 14:20 | A metropolitan QKD network for quantum-secure communication of personal data between government-related institutions | Dr. Nino Walenta, Fraunhofer HHI |
| 14:20 - 14:40 | Flight Experiments for Investigation of Mobile Quantum Nodes | Dr. Till Dolejsky, DLR-IKN |
| 14:40 - 15:00 | Scalable quantum safe networks for government institutions | Dr. Dominique Elser, Max-Planck-Institut |
| 15:00 - 15:20 | Telescopes for QKD - based on Metal Optics | Dr. Nils Heidler, Fraunhofer IOF |
| 15:20 - 15:40 | QuNET+ICLink: Deterministic Single-Photon Sources for Fiber-based Inter-city Links | Dr. Tobias Heindel, TU Berlin |
Program Panel Stage
Wednesday, 14 May 2025
| Time | Lecture | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
|
10:20 - 10:40 |
"Mobile Quantum Computer at Room Temperature“ | Dr. Frank Schlichting, SaxonQ GmbH |
| 10:40 - 11:00 | Quantum x AI: a Two-Way Street | Dr. Ulrich Meier, IQM Quantum Computers |
| 11:00 - 11:20 | Sub-ns time-gated superconducting nanowire single-photon detectors |
Andreas Fognini, Single Quantum |
| 11:20 - 11:40 | Photonic Modules for Quantum Sensing and Quantum Computing - From Design to Assembly – |
Dr. Andreas Wicht, Ferdinand-Braun-Institut GmbH |
| 11:40 - 12:00 | Introduction of QKD service in existing IT infrastructures | Dr. Kevin Füchsel, Quantum Optics Jena |
| 12:00 - 13:00 | lunchbreak | |
| 13:00 - 13:20 | Nanophotonics Solutions for Future Integrated | Dr. Falk Eilenberger, FSU Jena |
| 13:20 - 13:40 | Photonics Packaging for Quantum | Marcus Babin & Michael Reibe, Fraunhofer IOF |
| 13:40 - 14:00 | Quantum Microscopy in the mid-Infrared | Dr. Valerio Gili, Fraunhofer IOF |
| 14:00 - 14:20 | Automated packaging for photonic quantum systems |
Dr. -Ing. Erik Beckert, Photonics Foundry GmbH |
Quantum Photonics: Quantum Live
It's all about personal contact - with us, you can expand your network in a targeted manner
Quantum Photonics Erfurt is not only as a trade show event, but a meeting place for a vibrant, growing community. This is where experts, young talents, and decision-makers network around the future technology of quantum photonics.
From startups to research labs, from students to company management – we bring together a wide variety of stakeholders to share knowledge, generate new ideas, and find common ground.
Whether you're a conference attendee, exhibitor, or speaker – our supporting program offers many opportunities for networking. Join our relaxed get-together and round off the first day of the conference with a refreshing drink.
Seize the opportunity to become part of a pioneering network – we look forward to connecting with you!
