Join us for a unique and thought-provoking evening celebrating 100 years of quantum physics, under the auspices of the Embassy of Belgium – Delegation of Flanders.

Date: Thursday, 5th June 2025

Time: Doors open at 6:30 PM | Talk begins at 7:00 PM BST

Location: Royal Institution, 21 Albemarle Street, London W1S 4BS

Set in the iconic Royal Institution, this special event features a captivating talk by Professor Frank Verstraete, Quantum Physicist at the University of Cambridge, and Céline Broeckaert, acclaimed writer and theatre-maker. Together, they’ll unravel the beauty and complexity of quantum physics in an engaging, accessible format—culminating in the official launch of their new book, Why Nobody Understands Quantum Physics (Pan Macmillan, 2025).

The evening includes a Q&A session and open discussion, offering a rare chance to explore the fundamental forces shaping our world with two exceptional thinkers.

RSVP essential: rsvpevents@macmillan.com

“Why Nobody Understands Quantum Physics” by Frank Verstraete (Leigh Trapnell Professor of Quantum Physics at the University of Cambridge) and Céline Broeckaert (writer and theatre-maker) is a unique, accessible introduction to quantum physics, described as “a physics book like no other.” Blending scientific insight with engaging storytelling, it demystifies one of science’s most profound fields just as we enter a new quantum era.