The GPT 2026 took place from January 15th to January 18th at the Max-Planck-Institute for Solid State Research in Stuttgart. It was the largest and longest GPT of all times: Almost 50 participants in a record number of 9 teams presented and discussed their solutions. The team came form Aachen, Berlin, Erlangen, Hamburg, Munich, Münster, and Potsdam. Furthermore, one of the teams was the national team of Austria such making it a combined Austrian and German Physicists’ Tournament.
In the final, teams from Berlin, Erlangen, and Munich competed for the title that was won by the team from LMU Munich that as a consequence is qualified for the IPT 2027 that will take place in the USA.
The GPT 2026 was funded by the Max-Planck-Institute for Solid State Research. Furthermore, the GPT receives support from the Wilhelm and Else Heraeus Foundation.