Quantum100: Reception by the City of Münster and the University of Münster

Guests are welcomed with drinks and small refreshments before the formal proceedings begin.

The Mayor of Münster will deliver welcoming remarks, followed by the presentation and signing of the Joint Declaration for Our Future, a collaborative statement by DPG and JPS, signed by the presidents of both societies.

While a select group gathers for a ceremonial reception and press photos with the Mayor, all other guests are invited to the nearby Erbdrostenhof, one of Münster’s most beautiful baroque halls, for an informal gathering over coffee and tea.

A series of short keynote talks will explore the intersection of science, society, and ethics:

• Prof. Konuma (Committee of Seven for World Peace, Japan): From Yukawa to the Present – Nuclear Disarmament
• Prof. Michael Quante (Vice-Rector, University of Münster): Philosophical and Ethical Dimensions of Global Existential Threats
• Prof. Rolf Heuer (Former President of the DPG and Former CERN Director General): t.b.a.
• Prof. Cornelia Denz (President of the PTB): t.b.a.

These insights will lead into a dynamic panel discussion with audience participation, moderated by the DPG and the University of Münster.

The event concludes with a festive reception—an opportunity to connect, converse, and enjoy a warm close to this important day.