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What will tomorrow’s energy supply look like—and what aspects of it are already a reality in Jena today? The City of Jena’s exhibition “ENERGY—WHAT MOVES US” provides answers to these and other questions about the energy transition.

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of the universe! Enjoy engaging lectures in which astronomers from the TLS present the latest research findings and offer insights into the big questions of modern astronomy.

Take a look inside our production facilities—with our virtual tour!

In 1846, Carl Wilhelm Goettling founded the Archaeological Museum at the University of Jena. Donations and acquisitions have caused the collection to grow significantly over the decades. An anniversary exhibition traces its 180-year history through a selection of donated items.

Learn how general aviation is used as a flying weather observation network and how data science supports the maintenance and repair of aircraft engines through predictive maintenance.

Send digital data securely using “magical” light particles, or create images out of thin air! Researchers at Fraunhofer IOF are developing state-of-the-art systems to protect our data and diagnose diseases using quantum technologies.

Gaming as if it were 1980

Marvel at the milestones from 35 years of study, teaching, research, and campus life at the Ernst Abbe University of Applied Sciences in Jena

Optics Balzers Jena GmbH – Harnessing Light with Optical Filters

Can you defuse the bomb? The green light is the perfect way to tell if you've wired it correctly!

The ELLIS Unit in Jena demonstrates how AI is used to investigate complex relationships in the environment, health, and technology: Why do ecosystems change? What do medical data reveal? How can energy and mobility systems be better planned?

How should we deal with discriminatory statements? What anti-democratic codes and symbols appear on social media? How do AI and VR contribute to shaping the learning process around democracy? We explore these and other questions in our programmes.

Brilliant Research at Beutenberg—Facade Projection on Aging Research and "Life Sciences Meets Physics"

Artistically crafted specimens and easy-to-understand models convey the fundamentals of anatomy and offer fascinating insights into the body’s inner workings. The historical significance of this 200-year-old collection can be experienced, for example, through Goethe’s intermaxillary specimens.

The booth will feature a specially developed laser setup that simulates radiation effects on microchips. In addition, exposed chips can be viewed under a microscope.