Join us and discover how quantum physics works in practice and what it means for the future of technology. Enjoy inspiring talks, visit our labs to see quantum technology in action, and have a coffee while chatting with researchers – no prior knowledge needed, just curiosity!
Part of the public program of the International Science Festival Gothenburg
Theme 2026: Truth and Consequence
Some sessions will be in English.
Overview
- Date:Starts 17 April 2026, 14:00Ends 17 April 2026, 19:00
- Location:Chalmers, Kemivägen 9, 412 58 Göteborg, (MC2 - Department of Microtechnology and Nanoscience)
- Language:Swedish & English
Registration on site:
- 8 people per lab, approx. 20–25 min per visit
- Priority for high school students between 15:30–16:30 (sign up by 14:00)
- Entry every 30 minutes from 15:00 to 18:00
Program:
13:30 Reception opens
14:00 Introduction to quantum technology – Giulia Ferrini (Kollektorn)
14:45 First coffee break (cake for the first 100)
15:00 Lab visits start (last entry 18:00)
15:30 Nobel Prize in Physics: link to quantum tech – Göran Johansson (Kollektorn)
17:00 Introduction to quantum technology – Giulia Ferrini (Kollektorn)
17:45 Second coffee break (sandwich for the first 100)
18:30 Posters and demos can be taken down
19:00 Open house closes
Labs and demos to visit:
- Superconducting quantum devices (quantum computer)
- Quantum sensors and fundamentals (how big can a quantum system be?!)
- Quantum photonics (connecting quantum computers and quantum communication)
- Quantum computer
- Hybrid quantum systems (sensors)
- Demo: High-Tc superconductor levitation
- Demo: Cardiac activity measured by SQUID
- WACQT quantum technology testbed (quantum computer)
Lab = Guided tour in real research labs
Demo = Experiment showcase
