Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering IOF
Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering IOF

The Quantum Bridge: Knowledge Transfer on Quantum Communication


The workshop provides insights into state-of-the-art quantum communication with easy-to-understand concept descriptions and hands-on experience. Experts from research and industry present the current technology status and its path towards application.

SQuaD Workshop on Knowledge Transfer for Quantum Communication

The first Quant-Bridge workshop provides insights into state-of-the-art quantum communication with easy-to-understand concept descriptions and hands-on experience to get in touch with quantum technologies. Furthermore, presentations from experts not only from research but also from industry give examples and challenges for the application of quantum communication. The whole workshop is designed for interactive sessions with a lot of room for questions and discussions to spark your curiosity.

Join us in Jena to learn about quantum communication and discover the application perspective!

 

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The Quantum Bridge: Knowledge Transfer on Quantum Communication

In the framework of SQuaD, a project funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), the Fraunhofer IOF is conducting this regular workshop series transferring knowledge about current research of quantum communication and its application to industry and general public to reduce barriers and enhance the early adoption of quantum technologies.

 

Language: English

Fees: free of charge

Registration deadline:
May 31, 2025

Privacy policy: Data Protection

 

Date: June 12 - 13, 2025

 

Day 1: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

 

Day 2: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

 

Type of workshop: public, on-site

Venue:

Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering IOF

Albert-Einstein-Str. 7
07745 Jena

Detailed Information on Quant-Bridge workshop

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Day 1

TIME P.M.

TOPIC

PRESENTER

1:00

Welcome and introduction

 

1:10

Quantum Communication for Beginners: From Fundamentals to Application

Thorsten Goebel (IOF)

1:55

Photonic Hardware for Quantum Communication

Michael Reibe (IOF)

2:30

Break

 

2:50

Quantum Communication Advanced: Overview on Applications

Fabian Steinlechner (IOF)

3:20

Provider Perspective from Industry

Speaker to be confirmed

4:00

Application Perspective from Industry

Speaker to be confirmed

4:40

Summary and outlook

Thorsten Goebel (IOF)

The agenda may still be subject to change.

Day 2

TIME

TOPIC

PRESENTER

8:45 A.M.

Arrival and preparation

 

9:00 A.M.

Hands-on Experience on Quantum Communication

Monika Monika (IOF)

10:45 A.M.

Break

 

11:00 A.M.

Lab Tour: Insights into Research

Thorsten Goebel (IOF)

12:15 P.M.

Summary, Feedback, and Goodbye

Thorsten Goebel (IOF)

The agenda may still be subject to change.

Fees and booking

 

This workshop is public, on-site and free of charge. Registration is mandatory under the following link.

Deadline for registration is May 31, 2025.

 

Register here for the workshop

Your benefits

 

  • Learn about quantum communication, from concepts to application.
  • Gain insights from experts in quantum technology and industry on the application perspective.
  • Hands-on experience with small experiments to foster knowledge transfer.
  • Open environment for questions and discussions.

Target group

 

  • Industry professionals and entrepreneurs eager to learn about quantum communication and its application.
  • General public to get in touch and learn about quantum communication and current research conducted in the field.

Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering IOF

 

The Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering IOF in Jena conducts applied research in the field of photonics and develops innovative optical systems to control light – from generation and manipulation to its application. The services offered by the Institute cover the entire photonic process chain from optomechanical and optoelectronic system design to manufacturing of custom-specific solutions and prototypes. Furthermore, individualized consulting services are offered for quantum technologies and their application. 

Current focuses of our research activities include freeform technologies, micro- and nanotechnologies, fiber laser systems, quantum optics, and optical technologies for safe human-machine interaction. The institute operates in the business fields of Sensors & Metrology, Opto-mechanical Systems, Light Sources & Lasers, and Quantum Technologies.

 

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