Events
Explore upcoming and past activities within Quantum Academy.
Quantum Academy events combine interactive learning, scientific exploration and cross-border collaboration across Bavaria and the Czech Republic.
From summer schools and workshops to public science festivals, the programme introduces young participants to quantum technologies through playful and hands-on experiences.
Quantum Academy calendar 2026
The Quantum World of Minecraft
Klatovy, Náměstí Míru · A Day with the University of West Bohemia
Children’s Science Festival
Klatovy · Public science event with interactive quantum activities
Five-day Programme THD Deggendorf
THD Deggendorf · Ages 14–17 · Minecraft-based quantum learning
Residential Camp CZ
Pilsen region · 5 days / 4 nights · Czech-Bavarian summer school
Upcoming Programmes 2026
Residential Camp CZ
10-14 August 2026
Pilsen Region, Czech Republic
Ages 12-17
5 days / 4 nights
A Czech-Bavarian residential summer school where participants explore quantum technologies through Minecraft, experiments and collaborative projects.
During one intensive week, children work inside the Quantum Academy Minecraft environment, where concepts such as superposition, quantum communication and quantum measurement become interactive challenges instead of abstract theory. The programme combines digital simulations with real laboratory demonstrations, logic tasks and cross-border teamwork.
Participants from Germany and the Czech Republic live, learn and build together throughout the week. Alongside Minecraft-based activities, the camp includes scientific workshops, lectures from university researchers, physical experiments with photons and polarisation, outdoor activities and evening programme.
The camp is organised in cooperation with university and educational partners from Bavaria and the Czech Republic as part of the Interreg Bayern-Tschechien programme.
Included:
- accommodation and meals
- laptops provided on-site
- workshops and scientific programme
- Quantum Academy certificate
- international team activities
Registration:
- German registration: 145 EUR
- Czech registration: 3490 CZK
five-day PROGRAMME THD DEGGENDORF
10-14 August 2026
THD Deggendorf, Bavaria
Ages 14-17
Monday-Friday, 08:00-16:00
A five-day quantum learning programme hosted at Technische Hochschule Deggendorf, introducing participants to quantum technologies through Minecraft-based scenarios, scientific demonstrations and collaborative experimentation.
Participants work together with researchers, educators and mentors on interactive activities connected to quantum communication, quantum logic and future technologies. The Minecraft environment serves as a playful interface for exploring abstract scientific concepts through teamwork, creativity and problem-solving.
The programme includes:
- Minecraft-based quantum activities
- logic and programming challenges
- laboratory demonstrations
- collaborative group projects
- cross-border exchange with Czech participants
- outdoor activities and a table football tournament
Lunch, snacks and laptops are provided by THD Deggendorf.
The programme is part of the Czech-Bavarian Quantum Academy initiative funded through Interreg Bayern-Tschechien 2021-2027.
Participation
- free of charge
- limited number of participants
- registration required
- day programme without overnight stay
Quantum Academy at A Day with the University of West Bohemia
18 June 2026
Klatovy, Náměstí Míru
A Day with the University of West Bohemia
Quantum Academy will participate in A Day with the University of West Bohemia in Klatovy with an interactive exhibition introducing visitors to the quantum world of Minecraft.
The exhibition invites children, families and the wider public to explore quantum physics through hands-on experiments, board games and Minecraft-based simulations. Visitors can discover how quantum communication, quantum computers and other future technologies work in an accessible and playful way.
The booth is presented by the New Technologies Research Center, University of West Bohemia, as part of the BYCZ10-263 Bavarian-Czech Quantum Academy project funded through the INTERREG Bavaria-Czech Republic 2021-2027 programme.
Planned activities include:
- hands-on quantum experiments
- board games and discovery challenges
- Minecraft-based quantum simulations
- introduction to quantum communication and quantum computers
- playful learning formats for children and families
The event is part of the public science programme A Day with the University of West Bohemia.
Children’s Science Festival
20 June 2026
Klatovy
10:00-15:00
Quantum Academy will participate in the Children’s Science Festival with interactive demonstrations, playful quantum activities and public engagement formats for children and families.
Visitors will be able to explore selected Minecraft-based quantum scenarios, experimental learning stations and hands-on activities introducing ideas from modern physics and emerging technologies.
The festival programme focuses on curiosity, experimentation and accessible scientific learning through interactive experiences.
Planned activities include:
- interactive quantum demonstrations
- educational Minecraft installations
- logic and discovery challenges
- playful learning formats for children
- introduction to the Quantum Academy programme
The event is designed as an open public science experience connecting research, technology and creative education.
Lessons for Schools
2-hour introductory lessons for secondary schools.
More information will follow soon
Short school lessons introduce students to quantum physics, quantum technologies and their real-world applications in an accessible way.