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BITS GOA — PLUS Qiskit Fall Fest 2026
A campus-wide gathering for quantum computing, in circuits and in community.
- When
- 28 Oct — 1 Nov 2026
- Where
- BITS Goa campus
- What
- Talks · Workshops · 24h 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 · 24h Hackathon
- Who can join
- Open to all students
- Registration
- Announcing soon
- Duration
- 5 days
Hackathon
24 hoursOne night, one quantum problem, and whatever your team can build with Qiskit before the clock runs out.
Take partOverview
Problem Statements
Timeline
Rules
Prizes
Eligibility
Details for all six announcing soon
Head start
Free · IBM QuantumYou 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- 6:00 PM - 7:00 PMWorkshop
QC101
Introduction to Quantum Computing basics.
- 7:30 PM - 8:30 PMWorkshop
Qiskit101
Getting started with Qiskit.
Speakers
The lineup is still being confirmed.
Speakers are announced here as they are booked. Register and you’ll hear about each one first.
Collaborations
Slots openPartners announcing soon
Title sponsor
Partners
Collaborators
Organizing Team
8 rolesNames announcing soon
Event Lead
Hackathon Lead
Design Lead
Logistics
Sponsorship
Outreach
Technical Content
Media
FAQs
5 questionsIs registration really completely free?
Yes! Thanks to IBM Quantum and BITS Pilani, participation in all workshops, keynote sessions, compute hardware access, swag, and hackathon meals are 100% free for admitted students.
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.
Socials
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