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On the occasion of Libby Heaney's solo exhibition Ent-, LAS and the Schering Stiftung join forces to present a series of talks and live events to take place in the closing month of the show.
Through a variety of formats, the programme brings together voices from the fields of art and science, and tackles the complexities of future quantum technologies. By fostering interdisciplinary bridges, the events further Heaney’s ambition to build a collective understanding of the potentials of the quantum age.
Events
0, 1, … Quantum Leap
Fundamentals and future perspectives of quantum technology
Lecture by Dr Markus Krutzik and Q&A with Dr Katja Naie
Tuesday 5 April 2022, 6.30–8.30 pm
Location: Schering Stiftung, Berlin
Language: German
Free
The advent of quantum technology is considered to be a technological revolution and promises to significantly change the future. The technologies that comprise this sphere are still at the research stage, but used correctly there is the potential to establish new markets or address existing markets with improved applications. The global scientific community widely agrees that quantum technologies are the core future technology of the 21st century, while similarly the German government considers them key technologies. The hope that quantum technologies will initiate a paradigm shift in many industries is located particularly in these three areas: sensor technology, computing and communications.
Quantum physics is difficult to put into words, even for experts, and seemingly incomprehensible to the layperson. But it’s worth understanding their complex rules, which are the foundation of these technologies.
In his lecture, quantum physicist Markus Krutzik introduces the basics of these future technologies and explains what is revolutionary about quantum communication, sensing and computing, as well as areas of application.
Thinking Quantum
Panel Talk with Libby Heaney, Ariane Koek and Anna Pappa
Moderated by Amira Gad
Tuesday 26 April 2022, 6 pm CET
Livestream
Language: English
Free
Inside the artwork Ent- that Libby Heaney built based on quantum-coding, the artist is joined live by independent cultural producer, curator and writer Ariane Koek and quantum computer scientist Anna Pappa to discuss the future of quantum computing, its applications and how it impacts the cultural field. Moderated by LAS’s Head of Programmes Amira Gad, the panellists explore what metaphorical resonance and disparities can be uncovered when quantum principles are applied to our imagination, and how ‘thinking quantum’ can shape the future of science and art alike.
Complement-arity
Live Performance with Libby Heaney and Nabihah Iqbal
Thursday 28 April 2022, 7 pm / 8 pm
Duration: 30 minutes
Location: Schering Stiftung, Berlin
Language: English
Admission: 5 €
CASQADES
An experimental journey through quantum futures
Panel conversation with Libby Heaney (artist), Freeke Heijman (Quantum Delta NL), Elham Kashefi (University of Edinburgh / Sorbonne University), Richard Murray (ORCA Computing), moderated by Matyas Kovacs (futurehain).
Saturday 30 April 2022, 1 pm
Location: Schering Stiftung, Berlin
Language: English
Free
Biographies
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Libby Heaney
Amira Gad
Freeke Heijman
Nabihah Iqbal
Elham Kashefi
Ariane Koek
Matyas Kovacs
Markus Krutzik
Katja Naie
Anna Pappa
About the Schering Stiftung
The Schering Stiftung promotes the life sciences and contemporary arts, as well as scientific and cultural education. A key focus of the foundation’s activities is projects at the interface of science and art. The foundation aims to promote dialogue and exchange between the disciplines. It wants to create a space for new ideas and inject creative ideas into society.
About futurehain
futurehain is an agency for science strategy and engagement. The Berlin-based creative studio collaborates with the international avant-garde of researchers, decision-makers, thinkers, artists, pioneers and catalysts of change to inspire audiences, create serendipity and stimulate innovation. futurehain is dedicated to expanding the relevance and impact of science by unleashing the wonder and awe inherent in breakthrough discoveries. The agency’s portfolio covers a broad range of national and global research-driven organisations and initiatives in fields ranging from quantum technologies through sustainability to futures literacy and more.