about this event
Qiskit Fall Fest is a global, student-led quantum computing event presented by IBM Quantum. At Virginia Tech, it’s hosted by the Quantum Club at Virginia Tech, an undergraduate-led organization that explores quantum computing through weekly technical sessions and semester-long engineering projects.
Over three days, November 6–8, you’ll set up Qiskit, hear from guest speakers, try a hands-on hardware workshop, and build. No experience is required, registration is open to all, and it’s free to attend.
There are two tracks. Beginner Track (no experience needed): a team-based race through challenges at three levels. No Background covers the fundamentals of quantum, Beginner applies basic quantum skills, and Advanced looks at real-world applications in quantum. The fastest team wins. Advanced Track (open hackathon): an individual challenge to build any quantum project with Qiskit.
Schedule (all times ET) Friday, Nov 6 6:00 PM Opening Ceremony — WHIT 300 7:00 PM Setting up Qiskit — WHIT 300 7:30 PM Dinner (Domino’s) — Outside WHIT 300
Saturday, Nov 7 12:30 PM Guest Speaker: Marquis Skinner — Zoom TBD Guest Speaker: Virginia Tech Quantum — Zoom 2:00 PM Qiskit Hardware Workshop — HITT 338 2:30 PM Lunch — Outside HITT 338
Sunday, Nov 8 8:00 AM Beginner and Advanced Submissions — Zoom 10:00 AM Advanced Submission Judging — Zoom 12:00 PM Closing Ceremony and Awards — WHIT 300
Get started: Register for the hackathon on this page. Install Qiskit using the official guide: https://quantum.cloud.ibm.com/docs/en/guides/install-qiskit . We’ll also help you set it up at 7:00 PM on Friday.
Pick your track. The Beginner Track is team-based [team size], and the Advanced Track is individual. Come to the Opening Ceremony at 6:00 PM on Friday, Nov 6 in WHIT 300.
tracks
Beginner Track
No experience needed. A team-based race through challenges at three levels: No Background covers the fundamentals of quantum, Beginner applies basic quantum skills, and Advanced looks at real-world applications in quantum. The fastest team wins.
Advanced Track
An open hackathon and individual challenge to build any quantum project with Qiskit.
when
Qiskit Fall Fest at Virginia Tech — Day 1 (Opening Ceremony, Qiskit setup, dinner)
6:00 PM Opening Ceremony (WHIT 300); 7:00 PM Setting up Qiskit (WHIT 300); 7:30 PM Dinner (Domino’s) outside WHIT 300.
◍ WHIT 300, Virginia TechQiskit Fall Fest at Virginia Tech — Day 2 (Guest speakers, hardware workshop, lunch)
12:30 PM Guest Speaker: Marquis Skinner (Zoom); TBD Guest Speaker: Virginia Tech Quantum (Zoom); 2:00 PM Qiskit Hardware Workshop (HITT 338); 2:30 PM Lunch outside HITT 338.
◍ HITT 338 / Zoom, Virginia TechQiskit Fall Fest at Virginia Tech — Day 3 (Submissions, judging, closing ceremony)
8:00 AM Beginner and Advanced Submissions (Zoom); 10:00 AM Advanced Submission Judging (Zoom); 12:00 PM Closing Ceremony and Awards (WHIT 300).
◍ WHIT 300 / Zoom, Virginia Techtickets
| tickets | price | Fee | Status | description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Admission | Free | None | Available | Free to attend; no experience required and registration is open to all. |