IBM PLUS Qiskit Fall Fest 2026
A campus-wide gathering for quantum computing, in circuits and in community.
28 Oct — 1 Nov 2026
BITS Goa
Talks · Workshops · 72h Hackathon
Details
Dive into the exciting world of quantum computing at the PLUS Qiskit Fall Fest, where curiosity meets cutting-edge technology. Collaborate on hands-on challenges, learn from experts, and level up your skills alongside a passionate, welcoming community. Whether you are a complete beginner or a coding veteran, join us to build tomorrow's solutions and shape the future of tech today!
- Dates
- 28 Oct — 1 Nov 2026
- Venue
- BITS Pilani, K.K. Birla Goa Campus
- Format
- Talks · Workshops · 72h Hackathon
- Who can join
- Open to all students
- Registration
- Registrations are liveRegister now
- Duration
- 5 days
Hackathon
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Rookie
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Head start
You do not need any of this to take part — the workshops start from nothing. But if you would rather arrive already writing circuits, this is the order IBM teaches them in.
- 01Basics of Quantum InformationQubits, measurement and entanglement, built up from the linear algebra rather than from analogies. The foundation every later course assumes.IBM Quantum LearningCourse
- 02Run your first circuit on hardwareBuild a circuit in Qiskit and execute it on a real IBM quantum computer. The fastest route from reading about it to having run one.Qiskit documentation~30 min
- 03Quantum Computing in PracticeWorking with utility-scale circuits: transpilation, running at scale, and the noise you actually have to design around.IBM Quantum LearningCourse
- 04Variational Algorithm DesignVQE, QAOA and the ansatz-plus-optimiser pattern most hackathon problems end up reaching for. Worth skimming even if you stop at step two.IBM Quantum LearningCourse
Schedule
28 Oct — 1 Nov 2026- 5:00 PM - 7:00 PMIn person
Bhanwar Gupta
IBM
- 7:00 PM - 8:00 PMVirtual
Manoj Nambiar
TCS
Speakers
10 confirmed
Collaborations
Slots openTitle sponsor
Partners
Collaborators
Organizing Committee
13 members
Pranjal Gangwani
Lead Organiser
Coordinator @ qBITS
Aryan Singh
Lead Organiser
Coordinator @ qBITS
Harliv Singh
Co-organiser
Arman Abdullah
Co-organiser
Het Patel
Co-organiser
Omkar Vanjari
Co-organiser
Parag Jyoti Pal
Co-organiser
Ashwin Gupta
Co-organiser
Aadi Bhattacharya
Co-organiser
Abe Nehra
Co-organiser
Satvik Magal
Co-organiser
Kavish Shah
Co-organiser
Former Research Intern @ IBM Quantum
Kanishk
Co-organiser
FAQs
9 questionsIs accommodation provided for participants?
Accommodation is not provided for participants. Please contact the organizers for the list of nearby BITS-affiliated hotels. There is no discount for QFF participants; all prices are set by the hotels.
Is there a limit on participants from one institute?
No. There is no institute-wise limit on the number of participants.
Will lunch be provided?
Yes. Lunch will be provided by the organizers on 31 October and 1 November 2026.
Who should I contact if I have any issues?
Please contact Pranjal at +91 99104 43298 or Aryan at +91 93543 24650 for any issues.
Is registration really completely free?
Yes! Thanks to IBM Quantum and BITS Pilani, participation in all workshops, keynote sessions, compute hardware access, and swag are 100% free for admitted students. Lunch is also provided on 31 October and 1 November 2026.
Do I need prior quantum computing experience?
No! The workshops and lab sessions are deliberately designed from the fundamentals up. If you know basic Python and college-level linear algebra, you will be able to follow and build real quantum circuits.
How do hackathon teams work? Can I register alone?
Hackathon teams can have between 1 to 4 members. You can apply as a pre-formed team or apply as an individual. We will host a dedicated team-matching session before hacking begins.
Do I need a special laptop or hardware?
Any standard laptop running macOS, Linux, or Windows with a modern browser and Python 3.10+ is all you need. Quantum circuits execute remotely on IBM Quantum cloud hardware via Qiskit Runtime.
Can students from universities other than BITS Pilani apply?
Yes! BITS Qiskit Fall Fest 2026 welcomes student participants from universities across the region. Hybrid livestream access will also be provided for selected keynote sessions.
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