Leaders from science, education, politics and journalism met in Washington, D.C. for the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). From March 2 to 5, 2023, the focus was on science that transcends disciplinary boundaries and impacts society. As part of the delegation of the German Research Foundation (DFG), the quantum activities of Lower Saxony were highlighted on the booth “Research in Germany” and a conference event called “Germany: A Top Destination for PhD Students, Postdocs and Senior Scientists”.