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.

2026 calendar

Quantum Academy calendar 2026

18 June

The Quantum World of Minecraft

Klatovy, Náměstí Míru
A Day with the University of West Bohemia

20 June

Children’s Science Festival

Klatovy
Interactive quantum activities

10–14 August

Five-day Programme THD Deggendorf

THD Deggendorf
Ages 14–17

10–14 August

Residential Camp CZ

Pilsen Region
5 days / 4 nights

02–04 November
Upcoming

Quantum Autumn School

TH Deggendorf
Ages 14–17 · 3-day programme · 08:00–16:00

Upcoming Programmes 2026

02–04 November 2026 TH Deggendorf

Quantum Autumn School

A three-day Quantum Academy programme during the Bavarian autumn holidays.

Age 14–17
Duration 3 days
Time 08:00–16:00
Participation Free

Explore quantum technologies through interactive learning, Minecraft-based activities, experiments and collaborative challenges at TH Deggendorf.

12 places available. Lunch, snacks and laptops are included.

Quantum Autumn School at TH Deggendorf
Questions about the programme? Contact Verena Pilzweger directly
Archive

Previous Programmes 2026

Explore Quantum Academy activities that took place across Bavaria and the Czech Republic in 2026.

Residential Camp CZ - Quantum Summer School with Minecraft
01 Past programme
10–14 August 2026 Pilsen Region, Czech Republic

Residential Camp CZ

Age 12–17
Format 5 days / 4 nights

This Czech-Bavarian residential summer school introduced participants to quantum technologies through Minecraft, experiments and collaborative projects.

Participants from Germany and the Czech Republic lived, learned and worked together during an intensive week combining digital simulations, laboratory demonstrations, logic challenges, university lectures, experiments and cross-border teamwork.

The programme included
  • accommodation and meals
  • laptops provided on-site
  • scientific workshops and experiments
  • Quantum Academy certificate
  • international team activities
Participation fee was 145 EUR for participants from Germany and 3,490 CZK for participants from Czechia.
Quantum Summer School with Minecraft at THD Deggendorf
02 Past programme
10–14 August 2026 THD Deggendorf, Bavaria

Five-day Programme THD Deggendorf

Age 14–17
Time 08:00–16:00

The five-day programme at Technische Hochschule Deggendorf introduced participants to quantum technologies through Minecraft-based scenarios, scientific demonstrations and collaborative experimentation.

Participants worked with researchers, educators and mentors on quantum communication, quantum logic and future technologies, combining scientific learning with creativity and problem-solving.

The programme included
  • Minecraft-based quantum activities
  • programming and logic challenges
  • laboratory demonstrations
  • collaborative projects
  • cross-border exchange
  • outdoor activities
Participation was free of charge. Lunch, snacks and laptops were provided by THD Deggendorf.
Cross-Border Exchange Day - Czech and Bavarian students
Cross-border collaboration

Cross-Border Exchange Day

Czech and Bavarian participants from the two summer programmes came together during the Summer Academy for a dedicated one-day exchange, connecting both groups through shared activities, projects and learning.

Quantum World of Minecraft at A Day with the University of West Bohemia
03 Past event
18 June 2026 Klatovy, Náměstí Míru

A Day with the University of West Bohemia

Quantum Academy took part in A Day with the University of West Bohemia in Klatovy with an interactive exhibition introducing visitors to the quantum world of Minecraft.

Children, families and other visitors explored quantum physics through hands-on experiments, board games and Minecraft-based simulations.

Activities included
  • hands-on quantum experiments
  • board games and discovery challenges
  • Minecraft-based quantum simulations
  • quantum communication and computing
  • playful learning for children and families
The exhibition was presented by the New Technologies Research Center at the University of West Bohemia within the BYCZ10-263 Bavarian-Czech Quantum Academy project.
Children's Science Festival Klatovy
20 June 2026 · Klatovy Children’s Science Festival
04 Past event
20 June 2026 · 10:00–15:00 Klatovy

Children’s Science Festival

Quantum Academy took part in the Children’s Science Festival with interactive demonstrations, playful quantum activities and public science formats for children and families.

Visitors explored Minecraft-based quantum scenarios, experimental learning stations and hands-on activities introducing ideas from modern physics and emerging technologies.

Activities included
  • interactive quantum demonstrations
  • educational Minecraft activities
  • logic and discovery challenges
  • playful scientific learning
  • introduction to Quantum Academy
The public festival connected research, technology and creative education through accessible hands-on experiences.
School format

Lessons for Schools

2-hour introductory lessons for secondary schools.

2-hour lesson Ages 14–17
Coming soon

More information will follow soon

Short school lessons introduce students to quantum physics, quantum technologies and their real-world applications in an accessible way.