Nobel Prize spotlight on Quantum: related sessions at Falling Walls Science Summit (6–9 Nov 2025, Berlin)

On 7 October 2025, the Nobel Prize in Physics honoured three pioneers of quantum research: John Clarke, Michel Devoret, and John Martinis. Their work marks a milestone in a field that has moved far beyond theoretical physics to become a strategic factor of security and economic competitiveness.

At the Falling Walls Science Summit (6–9 November, Berlin), quantum research takes the stage across multiple high-level discussions that connect academia, industry, and policy.

Key sessions include:

A Quantum Future: Joining Forces of Academia and Industry
Partner: Munich Quantum Valley – 8 November, 10:00–11:00 AM (CET)
How can technology transfer in quantum research be made safe and scalable?
Speakers: Markus Blume (State Minister for Science and Arts, Bavaria), Alexander Glätzle (CEO, planqc), Aimee Gunther (Program Director, Quantum Internetworking Challenge, NRC Canada).

Long-Term Investment in Quantum Research and Education
Partner: New York University – 9 November
How can academic–industrial collaboration advance quantum technologies in national security, economic growth, and health?
Speakers: Scott Crowder (Vice President, IBM Quantum Adoption), Peter Leek (CSO, Oxford Quantum Circuits), Lauri Sainiemi (VP Fabrication, Microsoft Quantum), and Javad Shabani (Director, NYU Center of Quantum Information Physics).

Science Breakthrough of the Year: Physical Sciences
9 November
Jian-Wei Pan (University of Science and Technology of China) will present his breakthrough work in quantum key distribution, a technology that could make long-distance communication unhackable.
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