Madrid Hosts Quantum Revolution Tech Exhibit

Fundación Telefónica opened “The Quantum Revolution” at Espacio Fundación Telefónica in Madrid on May 7, with an exhibition that ties early quantum physics to current work in quantum computing. The show runs through October 11, 2026, on the venue’s third floor and is free to the public. (en.fundaciontelefonica.com) Organizers say it combines historical scientific artifacts, immersive installations, audiovisual material and interactive displays to explain ideas such as superposition, entanglement and uncertainty. The exhibition also brings in hardware and research contributions from Spanish and European groups including Qilimanjaro Quantum Tech and the Barcelona Supercomputing Center. ### Which institutions put the Madrid exhibition together? (qt.eu) Fundación Telefónica said the exhibition was curated with Sonia Fernández-Vidal, who holds a PhD in information and quantum optics. The foundation said the project was developed in collaboration with the Spanish Foundation for Science and Technology and the Barcelona Supercomputing Center–Centro Nacional de Supercomputación, with support from Italy’s INFN and Barcelona’s Centre de Cultura Contemporània de Barcelona. BSC said the exhibition was presented officially at Espacio Fundación Telefónica with Spain’s Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, and Universities, Juan Cruz Cigudosa, and included a roundtable with BSC quantum-computing group leader Artur García, BSC data-visualization head Fernando Cucchietti, Fernández-Vidal and María Brancós, Fundación Telefónica’s head of exhibitions. (en.fundaciontelefonica.com) ### What will visitors actually see inside the show? More than 120 works are included in the exhibition, Fundación Telefónica said. Those works span historical pieces, contemporary artworks, immersive installations, audiovisual content and hands-on educational material. (en.fundaciontelefonica.com) The Quantum Flagship’s news site said the display includes quantum chips from organizations including ICFO, Qilimanjaro Quantum Tech, IFAE and Quside, as well as a model of a quantum supercomputer from the Barcelona Supercomputing Center. BSC said one of its featured elements is a replica of the cryostats, or dilution refrigerators, used in MareNostrum Ona, its quantum partition, to keep qubits at temperatures near absolute zero. (bsc.es) ### Why is Qilimanjaro Quantum Tech part of the exhibit? Qilimanjaro Quantum Tech appears in the exhibition through quantum chips on display, according to the Quantum Flagship’s account of the show. The company is based in Barcelona and describes itself as a developer of analog quantum computers and multimodal quantum infrastructure. (en.fundaciontelefonica.com) Barcelona-based groups have a visible role across the exhibition. The Quantum Flagship said chips and devices come from several organizations tied to the city’s research ecosystem, while BSC said its own contribution is designed to present quantum computing and quantum mechanics to the public in a visual and interactive way. (qt.eu) ### How are organizers trying to make quantum physics understandable? Espacio Fundación Telefónica said the exhibition traces how discoveries at the start of the 20th century reshaped ideas about space, time and causality, then links that history to semiconductors, lasers, MRI and telecommunications. The venue said the current phase of quantum research points toward applications including secure communications, advanced sensors and precision metrology. (qt.eu) The Quantum Flagship said the exhibition uses visual experiences, contemporary artworks and interviews with scientists rather than only technical explanations. Its report named Juan Ignacio Cirac as a participant through an interview and a special issue of TELOS devoted to “quantum inspiration,” and said researchers Jordi Mompart and Sonia Fernández-Vidal also help guide visitors through the subject. (qt.eu) ### When can people visit, and what happens next? Espacio Fundación Telefónica lists the exhibition dates as May 7 to October 11, 2026. The Quantum Flagship said guided tours, family workshops and school visits are available, with advance booking required for some formats. (en.fundaciontelefonica.com) Madrid’s tourism listings also show the exhibition at Espacio Fundación Telefónica through October 11, 2026. For visitors, the next concrete milestone is the closing date in October, with the current program centered on public visits and scheduled educational activities at the Madrid venue. (esmadrid.com) (en.fundaciontelefonica.com) (qt.eu)