Free entry. No prior experience needed.
Dates: October 22nd - 24th 2026
Venue: King's Building Campus, The University of Edinburgh
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Join the Club.
Join the Club.
Become part of a worldwide community of 200+ university groups that are empowering those who are curious to learn about quantum computing.
Our 3 day Fall Fest event will introduce the basics to the beginners, sharpen the skills of those already familiar, and provide all with a stepping stone to continue their quantum journey.
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A Decade on the Cloud.
A Decade on the Cloud.
During Qiskit Fall Fest 2026, we will celebrate 10 years since IBM Quantum launched the world's first open-access quantum computer to the cloud.
This revolutionised the landscape of quantum computing, and to this day IBM Quantum remains the global leader in the field.
Edinburgh's First Fall Fest
Edinburgh's First Fall Fest
Qiskit Fall Fest is a collection of quantum computing events created and planned by university students and volunteer hosts, with support from IBM Quantum.
Interested in quantum computing but don't know where to begin? Join us for:
Talks from experts in industry and academia
Hands-on, beginner-friendly workshops where you will run programs on a real quantum computer
Networking events where you can meet experienced professionals and like-minded quantum enthusiasts
Event Schedule
Event Schedule
(Subject to Change)
Thursday 15th October (Pre-Event)
Thursday 15th October (Pre-Event)
17:30 – 18:30
17:30 – 18:30
Informational Session & Installation Workshop
Location: Larch Lecture Theatre, Nucleus Building
Thursday 22nd October
Thursday 22nd October
16:30 – 17:00
16:30 – 17:00
Opening Reception
Location: Ground Floor, Nucleus Building
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17:00 – 18:00
17:00 – 18:00
General Interest Seminar: Introduction to Quantum Computing
Speakers: Steven Thomson and Brian Ingmanson (IBM Quantum)
Location: Larch Lecture Theatre, Nucleus Building
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18:15 – 19:45
Qiskit 101 Workshop
Location: Rowan Teaching Studio, Nucleus Building
Friday 23rd October
Friday 23rd October
17:30 – 18:30
Quantum Machine Learning
Speaker: Caitlin Jones
Location: Charlotte Murchison Lecture Theatre (G.26), Murchison House
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18:40 – 20:00
Quantum Machine Learning Workshop
Location: Teaching Studio G.07, Murchison House
Saturday 24th October
Saturday 24th October
11:00 – 11:15
Introduction and Welcome
Location: Larch Lecture Theatre, Nucleus Building
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11:15 – 12:15
Quantum Computer Architecture & the Startup Landscape
Speaker: Callum Duncan
Location: Charlotte Murchison Lecture Theatre (G.26), Murchison House
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12:20 – 14:20
Qiskit Workshop 3
Location: Teaching Studio G.07, Murchison House
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14:30 – 15:30
Panel: 'Paths and Perspectives in Quantum Computing'
Speakers: Emma Hughes, Dr Oliver Brown, Dr Callum Duncan
Location: Charlotte Murchison Lecture Theatre (G.26), Murchison House
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15:30 – 15:45
Closing Ceremony
Location: Murchison House
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15:45
Networking Event
Location: Murchison House
FAQs
FAQs
Who can participate in Qiskit Fall Fest?
Who can participate in Qiskit Fall Fest?
Anyone curious about quantum computing is welcome to come along and participate. Events are in-person only. Spaces for some events may be limited.
What is Qiskit?
What is Qiskit?
Qiskit is IBM Quantum's open-source software development kit that can be used to program quantum computers through Python. It lets developers build quantum circuits, run simulations on classical computers, and execute code on real quantum hardware via the cloud.
Explore the official Qiskit guides and tutorials from the IBM Quantum Documentation.
Does it cost money to participate?
Does it cost money to participate?
No, this event is completely free. Registration is required to attend.
Do I need to be experienced in programming?
Do I need to be experienced in programming?
Some basic Python knowledge will be helpful, but don't worry if you're a beginner.
Do I need to understand any quantum physics to attend?
Do I need to understand any quantum physics to attend?
No. An idea of the basics may help but it is not essential.
Why is Qiskit Fall Fest bird-themed?
Why is Qiskit Fall Fest bird-themed?
This is because IBM Quantum names its QPUs after birds! Currently, their most powerful quantum processors are the Heron r2 and r3, boasting 156 qubits, and the Nighthawk, with 120 programmable qubits with much higher connectivity. Explore IBM Quantum Hardware for more info.
What do I need to bring?
What do I need to bring?
A laptop that can run Python, a charger, and yourself! We will send out details for account and software setup.
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