Quantum black holes, a broad class of objects that refine the solutions of general relativity by incorporating semiclassical and/or quantum gravitational effects, have recently attracted renewed attention within the scientific community. This resurgence of interest is largely driven by advances in gravitational wave astronomy, which have opened the possibility of testing some of these models in the near future. In this essay, we provide a concise overview of the key discussions that emerged during the “Black Hole Inside/Out" meeting, held in August 2024 in Copenhagen. We report these ideas, their connections to the information paradox, and the potential use of analogue gravity as a test bed for these concepts.
