About the event

Qiskit Fall Fest is the world's largest series of student-led quantum computing events, bringing together quantum enthusiasts from around the globe. As one of 150 international universities, the University of Stuttgart is proud to host Qiskit Fall Fest 2026, supported by IBM Quantum.

Join us for guest talks, hands-on workshops, and hackathon challenges, where students and experienced quantum enthusiasts from academia and industry collaborate to explore the latest advances in quantum computing. Using Qiskit, the world's leading quantum software development kit, participants will run circuits on real quantum hardware and gain hands-on experience in cutting-edge quantum computing .

Be part of the quantum movement at Qiskit Fall Fest 2026 at the University of Stuttgart!

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What? Talks, workshops, hackathon, networking
When? 9. November - 11. November 2026
Where? University of Stuttgart, Campus Vaihingen – the exact venue will be published soon
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Schedule

We offer a variety of talks, workshops, and hackathon challenges for students of all levels — from curious minds eager to explore quantum concepts, to beginners and those with intermediate experience. Check out the preliminary schedule below. Please note: the programme is not yet final — times, sessions and speakers may still change. Registration opens in early October 2026. We can't wait to see you there!

Participants in the Qiskit Fall Fest will receive an IBM Quantum certificate.

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Day 1 – Talks & Workshops (9 November)

  • 09:00 Registration & Welcome Day 1
  • 09:30 Opening & Information
  • 10:00 Introduction to Quantum Mechanics
  • 11:00 Introduction to Qiskit
  • 11:45 Talk
  • 12:30 Lunch break
  • 13:30 Talk
  • 14:15 Talk
  • 15:00 Break
  • 15:30 Lab visit 1
  • 16:15 Lab visit 2
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Day 2 – Talks & Hackathon (10 November)

  • 09:00 Registration & Welcome Day 2
  • 09:30 Talk
  • 10:00 Talk
  • 11:00 Panel discussion
  • 12:00 Lunch break
  • 13:00 Hackathon introduction & kick-off
  • 14:00 Hackathon
  • 20:00 Submission deadline
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Day 3 – Day at IBM (11 November)

  • Day at IBM
  • Award Ceremony
  • Times to be announced

Software Requirements


Some sessions will require specific software to be installed in advance. The detailed requirements for Qiskit Fall Fest 2026 will be published here once the programme is final — expected together with the opening of registration in early October 2026.

Hackathon

The hackathon challenges for 2026 are still being prepared and will be announced closer to the event.

Partners

IBM Quantum offers access to the world's largest quantum computer fleet and powerful Qiskit software to explore and scale quantum advantage.
IQST unites science and engineering to advance quantum research and develop innovative technologies at multiple institutions around Baden-Württemberg.

About us

We are an interdisciplinary and international team of six students from the University of Stuttgart, curious about quantum computing and dedicated to connecting students, industry, and scientists. Our event is proudly supported by the School for Talents and IBM Quantum. We look forward to welcoming you — and if you have any questions or collaboration ideas, don't hesitate to reach out!

Afonso Azenha

PhD student at the University of Stuttgart in collaboration with IBM, working on Qiskit transpilation strategies for multi-QPU architectures

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Sebastián Alejandro Morales Ramírez

Physics PhD student working on an experimental quantum network node based on neutral atoms

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Rodrigo Pereira

PhD student at the University of Stuttgart working on transpilation algorithms for neutral atom technology

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Sara Karouaz

PhD student developing quantum sensors with an atomic magnetometry setup for atomic magnetometers and gyroscopes

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Nadine Weber

Research Assistant in Quantum Education, M.Sc. Computer Science and Media

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Contact

If you're a student with questions about the event, feel free to get in touch! Companies, start-ups, and research institutions interested in collaboration are warmly invited to contact us as well.