Category: Event

From June 20 to 28, 2026, it’ all about playing, playing, playing – and learning, of course! We’ll have a booth at IdeenExpo [German], a nine-day technology and science fair for young people in Hanover with free admission and an exciting scedule of events.

Want to find out what quantum mechanics is all about? What’s the deal with special diamonds and how can they detect magnetic fields so accurately? Which protocol can we use for secure data transmission? Come and visit us at our booth where you can play Qookies on tablets and get the answers to these questions in a fun way!

You can also join one of our workshops to find out more about quantum algorithms, which are needed to use quantum computers. In these special levels, you will not only use tablets, but also augmented reality. To take part in a workshop, you can register in advance on the trade fair website.

At the shared booth, which features many other projects from the Quantum aktiv initiative sponsored by the BMFTR [German], there is also much more to marvel at and try out.

Was sind Gatter und was haben sie mit Quantencomputern zu tun? Das könnt ihr mit unserem Serious Game Qookies vom 17. bis 21. Juni 2026 bei Explore Science in Mannheim herausfinden! Vorkenntnisse braucht ihr nicht – Neugier reicht!

Im Herzogenriedpark in Mannheim können Schülerinnen und Schüler sowie alle anderen Interessierten aktuelle und spannende Themen aus dem MINT(Mathematik, Informatik, Naturwissenschaften, Technik)-Bereich selbst erforschen. Im Qookies-Zelt laden wir euch dazu ein, mit Tablets und Augmented Reality (AR) das Feld des Quantencomputing zu entdecken. Dabei taucht ihr in eine um digitale Zusätze erweiterte Welt ein (AR) und trefft Yuki, eine junge Quantenexpertin. Während ihr gemeinsam Rätsel löst, lernt ihr immer mehr über die Konzepte der Quantenphysik kennen. Entdeckt dabei verschiedene Eigenschaften von Photonen (Licht), Qubits (Quanten-Bits) und die Besonderheiten von Quanten-Algorithmen, die wir für die Nutzung von Quantencomputern benötigen.

Unter der Woche (17. bis 19. Juni) bieten wir Workshops für angemeldete Gruppen an. Diese finden begleitend zu unserer nächsten Studie statt, in welcher wir den Einfluss der Spiel- und AR-Umgebung auf das Lernen der Spielenden untersuchen. Am Wochenende (20. bis 21. Juni) könnt ihr uns ganz spontan in unserer Mitmachstation besuchen und einfach so eine Runde spielen.

What are gates and what do they have to do with quantum computers? Find the answers by playing our game Qookies at Explore Science [German] from May 7 to 9 in Friedrichshafen! No prior knowledge is required—just curiosity!

School students and anyone else who is interested can explore current and exciting topics from the STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) field at the Uferpromenade in Friedrichshafen. At the Qookies-tent, we invite you to discover the field of quantum computing with augmented reality (AR) on tablets. Immerse yourself in a world enhanced with digital additions and meet Yuki, a quantum expert. As you solve puzzles together, you will learn more and more about the concepts of quantum physics. Discover different properties of photons (light), qubits (quantum bits), and the special features of quantum algorithms that we need to use quantum computers.

During weekdays (May 7 and 8), we will be offering workshops for registered groups. These will take place alongside our next study, in which we will investigate the influence of gaming and AR environment on the players’ learning. On Saturday (May 9), just come over to our tent and play.

As every year, the German Physical Society (DPG) is gathering for its spring meeting. This time, it will take place in Dresden from March 8 to 13, 2026. The main goals of the event are knowledge transfer and the promotion of young talent.

Our colleague Caroline Wermann will give a presentation on “The influence of narrative immersion on the understanding of quantum physics concepts in serious games,” in which she will discuss the influence of the story in Qookies on the understanding of quantum technology content through playing.