Public events and lectures

The conference week also features events and lectures for the general public. This activities are open to all conference participants and the interested public. Admission is free and registration for the conference is not necessary.

Public Evening Talk

Monday, 15 March 2027, 20:00, H1 (Audimax)

The public Evening Talk will be given by
Tilman Spohn, Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e. V. (DLR), Berlin, Germany

The talk will be in German.

Max-von-Laue-Lecture

In 2000, the DPG initiated a lecture series in honour of Max von Laue. The physicist and Nobel Prize winner, who was President of the German Physical Society from 1931 to 1933, was extraordinarily active in the field of human rights between 1933 and 1945. The Max von Laue Lectures take place as part of the DPG Annual Meetings and are given by scientists who are distinguished by their strong political or social commitment.

Tuesday, 16 March 2027, 20:00, H1 (Audimax)

The Max-von-Laue-Lecture will be given by
John P. Holdren, Harvard University, Cambridge, USA

The talk will be in English.

Einstein Slam

Wednesday, 17 March 2027, 20:00, H1 (Audimax)

At the Einstein Slam, science gets ready for stage. Scientists prove, that they do not only know complicated experiments or abstract theories from inside out but can also present their research in an understandable and entertaining way with wit, charm and great creativity.

At the end, the applause of the audience decides which presentation was best. The winner takes the Golden Albert home.

The slam will be in English.

If you think, that your research is ready for stage and if you want to take part at the Einstein Slam at the DPG Spring Meeting in Regensburg, than apply until 15 December 2026 at Dr. Matthias Mader ().

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