Qiskit Fall Fest 2026at UT San Antonio

A decade of quantum on the cloud

Qiskit Fall Fest 2026

at The University of Texas at San Antonio

Learn quantum computing by building circuits with Qiskit. Two days of guided, hands-on activities, free and fully online.

Beginners welcome

Official Qiskit Fall Fest 2026 artwork: birds, clouds, and quantum symbols.
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Dates
November 19–20, 2026
Daily hours
10 a.m.–4 p.m. CST
Attendance
Online · Free

Qiskit Fall Fest 2026 at UT San Antonio is a free, beginner-friendly, two-day virtual workshop combining quantum computing lessons with hands-on activities. Participants will learn about qubits, superposition, quantum gates, measurement, and entanglement. Through guided notebook labs, they will use Qiskit to build basic circuits, create entangled states, and explore Grover’s search algorithm. The workshop will also introduce quantum computing applications, the IBM Quantum and Qiskit ecosystem, and resources for continued learning. A certificate of participation will be awarded to registered participants who attend both days, complete the daily check-ins, and finish both guided labs.

Schedule

Day 1 · Thursday, Nov 19

Quantum foundations and Qiskit

10 a.m.–4 p.m. CST

  1. Welcome & daily check-in

    10:00–10:15 a.m.

  2. Quantum 101

    10:15–10:55 a.m.

  3. Understanding quantum circuits

    11:10 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

  4. Getting started with Qiskit

    1:00–1:45 p.m.

  5. Lab 1: Quantum coins & entangled pairs

    2:00–3:00 p.m.

  6. Lab walkthrough & discussion

    3:10–3:45 p.m.

  7. Questions, submission & check-out

    3:45–4:00 p.m.

Day 2 · Friday, Nov 20

Quantum algorithms, IBM Quantum and Qiskit Ecosystem

10 a.m.–4 p.m. CST

  1. Daily check-in & recap

    10:00–10:15 a.m.

  2. How quantum algorithms work

    10:15–11:00 a.m.

  3. Running circuits on IBM quantum computers

    11:10 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

  4. Lab 2: Grover’s search

    1:00–2:00 p.m.

  5. Lab results & applications

    2:15–2:50 p.m.

  6. IBM Quantum and the Qiskit Ecosystem

    3:00–3:40 p.m.

  7. Next steps & closing

    3:40–4:00 p.m.

Get ready

  • Have a computer, browser, and reliable internet.
  • Follow the setup guide when it arrives by email.
  • Bring your curiosity and get ready to explore quantum computing.

Useful links

IBM Quantum Learning Qiskit guides

FAQ

Who can join? Do I need experience?

Everyone is welcome, including participants outside UT San Antonio. No quantum computing background is required. Beginners can follow the guided demonstrations.

How will I get the meeting link?

Register for either or both days. The workshop runs on Zoom; private joining instructions and event updates will arrive by email.

Do I need to install Qiskit?

We’ll use qBraid browser notebooks with Qiskit. A setup guide will be shared before the workshop. Required labs use simulators; hardware execution is optional.

Will I receive a certificate?

A Certificate of Participation will be awarded to registered participants who attend both days, complete the daily check-ins, and finish both guided labs.

How can I request accessibility support?

Contact tien.nguyen@utsa.edu as early as possible to discuss online participation support.

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