Public panel discussion with the federal minister for research
During a public panel discussion during the Q-Shift 2040 conference, a high level board discussed the future of research on quantum technologies and artificial intelligence in Germany. This panel took a forward-looking attitude, but also an honest and accurate one.
- Dorothee Bär, German Federal Minister for Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR).
- Alexandra-Gwyn Paetz, Head of Technological Sovereignty and Innovation at BMFTR.
- Heyo Kroemer, Head of the Charite Berlin.
- Miriam Meckel, Professor in St Gallen and Executive Chairwoman of ADA.
- Carsten Polenz, Head of the Quantum Team at SAP.
- Jens Eisert, professor at Freie Universität Berlin.
The panel has been wonderfully moderated by Janosch Delcker of the Deutschlandfunk.
News from Oct 09, 2025

