From Particle Physics to New Technology and Back

Join us for a captivating evening at CERN’s third public event on 18 Apr 2024, at 19:30 in Science Gateway, celebrating our 70th anniversary. Discover the dynamic relationship between particle physics research and technological innovation.

Event highlights:

Advanced Particle Accelerators: discover how the technology behind particle accelerators extends far beyond research labs, influencing sectors like healthcare, energy and transportation.
Particle Detectors: learn about the role of particle detectors and their surprising applications in medical diagnostics, aerospace, security and more.

Particle Detectors: learn about the role of particle detectors and their surprising applications in medical diagnostics, aerospace, security and more.

Quantum Innovations: learn about Bell’s inequalities and their pivotal role in the birth of quantum information technologies.

Why attend? This event is suitable for anyone curious about the intersection of science and technology. Whether you are a student, educator, professional or simply curious, you will leave with a deeper appreciation for how fundamental research fuels innovation – and vice versa.

Hosted by Paola Catapano (CERN), the event will bring together distinguished experts from both the scientific community and industry, including Alessandra Lombardo (CERN), Steffen Kappler (Vice President Technology & Innovation at Siemens Healthineers Innovation), Daniela Bortoletto (Oxford University), Jan Jakubek (Chief Scientist and Co-Founder of Advacam), Reinhold Bertlmann (University of Vienna), Nicolas Gisin (University of Geneva),  among others. Please note that this list is not exhaustive, and a few additional speakers are still to be confirmed.

Additional information:
•    Admission: free, with registration required for in-person attendance. Click here to register.
•    Refreshments: the Big Bang Café will be open until 7.30 p.m. for your enjoyment.
•    For our global audiences: a live webcast will be available for those unable to attend in person. Please note that no registration is necessary for online viewing.