ICFO-IMPRS Joint Workshop 2025

09.04.2025, 09:00 → 11.04.2025, 17:30 Europe/Berlin

Herbert Walther Lecture Hall (Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics)

Giovanna Petrillo (ICFO), Sonya Gzyl (MPQ)

Welcome to the registration page for the ICFO-IMPRS Joint Workshop 2025!

We are happy to invite you to the fourth edition of this collaborative activity, taking place in Munich from April 9-11, 2025. This workshop is designed to bring together PhD students from ICFO and IMPRS-QST, as well as students from associated or related institutions, fostering a valuable exchange of ideas, networking, and scientific discussions. The program will include invited talks, poster sessions, PhD presentations, and an industry session offering career insights. We also have a series of social activities to help foster connections in a relaxed setting.

All participants are encouraged to present their research with a poster or a talk!

Mi., 9. April

09:00 Registration

1 Opening Remarks

2 Talk: Barbara Kraus

Sprecher: Prof. Barbara Kraus (Technical University of Munich)

3 Talk: Darrick Chang

Sprecher: Prof. Darrick Chang (ICFO)

11:30 Coffee break

4 Short Talks: PhDs & Postdocs

Parallel sessions of PhDs & Postdocs Talks

13:00 Lunch break

5 IdeaLab Workshop: Part I

Have you ever wondered how your research could benefit society beyond the academic realm? This workshop will provide you with the tools to explore the commercial potential of cutting-edge technologies.

Join a team and dive headfirst into the exciting world of technology transfer

• Analyze Real-World Technologies: Delve into the practical applications of innovative technologies.
• Develop a Business Perspective: Learn to identify the market opportunities.
• Present your Findings: Practice communicating your solution and its benefits.

Whether you're a seasoned researcher or just starting your scientific journey, this workshop is your chance to gain valuable insights into the world of technology transfer.

15:00 Coffee break

15:30 Poster Session A

18:00 Group Activities

Do., 10. April

6 Talk: Hugues de Riedmatten

Sprecher: Prof. Hugues de Riedmatten (ICFO)

7 Talk: Valerio Pruneri

Sprecher: Prof. Valerio Pruneri (ICFO)

11:00 Coffee break

8 Short Talks: PhDs & Postdocs

12:30 Lunch break

9 Talk: Tomasz Smoleński

Sprecher: Prof. Tomasz Smoleński (University of Basel)

14:30 Coffee break

10 IdeaLab Workshop: Part II

Have you ever wondered how your research could benefit society beyond the academic realm? This workshop will provide you with the tools to explore the commercial potential of cutting-edge technologies.

Join a team and dive headfirst into the exciting world of technology transfer

• Analyze Real-World Technologies: Delve into the practical applications of innovative technologies.
• Develop a Business Perspective: Learn to identify the market opportunities.
• Present your Findings: Practice communicating your solution and its benefits.

Whether you're a seasoned researcher or just starting your scientific journey, this workshop is your chance to gain valuable insights into the world of technology transfer.

17:00 Industry Talk

18:00 Conference Dinner

Fr., 11. April

11 Talk: Johannes Knolle

Sprecher: Prof. Johannes Knolle (Technical University of Munich)

12 Talk: Ulrich Schollwöck

Sprecher: Prof. Ulrich Schollwöck (Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität Munich)

11:00 Coffee break

13 Short Talks: PhDs & Postdocs

12:30 Lunch break

14 Talk: Monika Aidelsburger

Sprecher: Prof. Monika Aidelsburger (Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics)

15 Talk: Jad Halimeh

Sprecher: Dr. Jad Halimeh (Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics)

16 Closing Remarks

15:40 Labtours