Opportunity brief
Overview
QC@IITI x IBM Qiskit Fall Fest '26 is organising a quantum hackathon organized by the Quantum Computing Club, IIT Indore in partnership with IBM Quantum.
Introductory sessions and dedicated mentors will cover all the basics before the challenges begin for the offline challenge.
Tracks & Dates
- Online Track: October 15–16, 2026 (Virtual)
- Offline Track: October 17, 2026 (IIT Indore Campus)
Online Track Guidelines & Schedule
Speaker Sessions:
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October 15, 2026:
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Speaker 1: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM IST
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Speaker 2: 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM IST
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October 16, 2026:
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Speaker 1: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM IST
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Speaker 2: 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM IST
Hackathon Timeline:
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Problem Statements Release: October 15, 2026, at 9:00 PM IST
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Submission Deadline: October 16, 2026, at 9:00 PM IST
Important Instructions:
- All participants must join the official Discord server for real-time announcements, link sharing, and query resolution: https://discord.com/invite/P4VYeMGDG
️ Offline Track Guidelines & Schedule (IIT Indore Campus)
Date & Venue: October 17, 2026 | IIT Indore Campus
Event Highlights & Schedule:
- Hands-on Quantum Workshop: Designed specifically for beginners to learn core Qiskit and quantum concepts before the hackathon begins. - Offline Hackathon Challenge: Put your learnings to test and compete for a ₹24,000+ prize pool. - Reporting Cut-off: Report to the campus at 9AM. No entries after 2 PM would be permitted.
Campus Entry Requirements:
- Registration Proof: Show your registration confirmation email to our student volunteers stationed at the gate. - Identification: Carrying a valid government-issued Photo ID or College ID card is mandatory for security clearance. - Certification: All offline participants will receive an official Certificate of Participation from IBM Quantum.
Stay Connected:
- Join Discord: https://discord.com/invite/P4VYeMGDG