IQST at the Stutt­gart Science Festival 2026

IQST took part in the Stutt­gart Science Festival 2026 (WiFest2026), joining research­ers, insti­tu­tions, and members of the public in celeb­rat­ing science and innov­a­tion in the Stutt­gart region. 

The festival was officially opened at Stutt­gart City Hall by journ­al­ist Ingo Zamper­oni, who led the evening’s programme featur­ing contri­bu­tions from Dr. Frank Nopper, Mayor of Stutt­gart, Petra Olschow­ski, Minis­ter of Science, Research and the Arts of Baden-Württemberg, and Rainer Wieland, Presid­ent of the Verband Region Stuttgart. 

As part of the opening programme, Prof. Stefanie Barz, Director of IQST, highlighted the role of quantum science and techno­logy within the region’s vibrant research landscape. 

Through­out the festival, visit­ors were invited to the IQST inform­a­tion booth, where they could learn more about the Center, its partner insti­tu­tions, research activ­it­ies, educa­tional oppor­tun­it­ies, and upcom­ing community events. 

The festival provided an excel­lent oppor­tun­ity to engage with the public, intro­duce IQST to new audiences, and promote quantum science and techno­logy in an access­ible and inter­act­ive setting. 

Photo credits: Florian Krüger