Register
Join hundreds of students, researchers, and quantum enthusiasts for three days of keynotes, guided lab sessions, and a 72-hour hackathon on real quantum hardware. Registration is completely free.
What's included
Official IBM & BITS Certificate
Receive verified digital credentials validating your attendance, lab completions, and hackathon participation.
Hands-on Guided Workshops
Interactive coding walkthroughs on quantum algorithms, VQE, QAOA, quantum machine learning, and error mitigation.
Lunch Provided
Lunch will be provided by the organizers on 31 October and 1 November 2026.
FAQs
Is 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.