Quantum technologies are rapidly advancing from fundamental research toward real-world applications with far-reaching societal, economic, and political implications, calling for systematic technology assessment. Researchers from the Institute for Technology Assessment and Systems Analysis (ITAS) present current work that examines quantum technologies from a technology assessment perspective, combining conceptual analysis with empirical insights. Drawing on a recently published technology assessment study on quantum technologies, the talk highlights key results concerning societal expectations, governance challenges, and emerging fields of application. Particular attention is given to cross-cutting issues such as security, responsibility, inclusiveness, and the role of anticipatory assessment in early stages of technological development. The presentation concludes by outlining next steps, including the further development of coordinated TA approaches, expanded stakeholder engagement, and future research directions for responsible quantum innovation. The webinar will conclude with time for questions and discussion. Register here   Recordings of past webinars can be found here.

In diesem interaktiven Workshop erkunden wir Zirkularität im Alltag. Denn eine funktionierende Kreislaufwirtschaft braucht eine Kreislaufgesellschaft: Menschen, die zirkulär denken, handeln und leben. Gemeinsam erarbeiten wir theoretische Grundlagen zu Kreislaufgesellschaft und nachhaltigem Konsum und vermitteln praxisnahe Ansätze, wie Teilnehmende ihr eigenes Handeln an Kreisläufen ausrichten können. Darauf aufbauend entwickeln sie ein individuelles Selbstexperiment zur Zirkularität, das sie im Alltag umsetzen. Ob Ernährung, Mobilität oder Konsum, der Austausch mit anderen, das Einüben neuer Gewohnheiten oder das Hinterfragen bestehender Routinen – jedes Selbstexperiment macht Veränderung erfahrbar und lässt die Kreislaufgesellschaft konkret werden. Dieser Workshop findet im Rahmen der „Frühlingsakademie Nachhaltigkeit 2026“ statt.

This workshop on 22 - 24 April 2026 aims to be another step towards establishing connections between the Quantum Technologies and Technology Assessment communities and to introduce some current discussions in the Quantum Technologies community to a new audience.   Please find the full program and further information here.   Contact: Zeki Seskir (zeki.seskir@kit.edu)

This workshop on 22 - 24 April 2026 aims to be another step towards establishing connections between the Quantum Technologies and Technology Assessment communities and to introduce some current discussions in the Quantum Technologies community to a new audience.   Please find the full program and further information here.   Contact: Zeki Seskir (zeki.seskir@kit.edu)