Conference + Hackathon 2026

Three days, two experiences, your choice. Join us at the Research Campus Garching for a day of talks, science slam and networking, followed by 24 hours of turning real quantum challenges into working prototypes.

Choose your experience

One community. Two events.

Conference

Nov 20

Conference · €5

Talks — Industry x Research x Students
Networking, Science Slam & Posters
Meet & greet with speakers and partners

Explore the Conference

Hackathon

Nov 20-22

Hackathon · €10

Real-world quantum challenges
24 hours of hacking — build & prototype in teams
Mentoring, demos & awards
Network with students, researchers & industry across Europe

Explore the Hackathon

Key facts

When?

Friday 20 - Sunday 22 November 2026. Early bird registration benefits: Sep 15-30. Science Slam video applications: Sep 15-Oct 31.

Where?

Munich / Research Campus Garching

For whom?

Master's and PhD students planning their next step in quantum tech, plus researchers and tech enthusiasts of all backgrounds. Choose the Conference, the Hackathon, or both.

What to expect?

Conference (Nov 20): talks from leading researchers and pioneers, a Science Slam, poster session and industry meet & greet. Hackathon (Nov 20-22): team up in interdisciplinary groups and turn real-world challenges into working prototypes in 24 hours of hacking, with mentoring and networking with students, researchers and industry experts from across Europe. Conference only €5 · Hackathon only €10 · Both events €15.