📌About the Event

The IBM Qiskit Fall Fest 2026 – 48-Hour Hackathon is an international quantum computing event held as part of Qiskit Fall Fest 2026. The Warsaw edition, organized by AI Quantum Tech with IBM Quantum as its technical partner, brings together students, developers, researchers, and technology enthusiasts to explore quantum programming, develop innovative solutions, and gain practical experience using Qiskit, IBM’s open-source quantum computing software framework.

Scheduled from 19 to 26 October 2026, the festival features expert-led online lectures, practical coding sessions, a 48-hour online hackathon from 23 to 25 October, and an in-person finale in Warsaw, Poland, on 26 October. Participants can build quantum computing projects, receive guidance from mentors, and connect with the global quantum technology community. The event welcomes beginners and experienced developers alike.

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ℹ️ Event Details

• Event Category: Quantum Computing, Coding Competition, Hackathon and Technical Workshops
• Mode of Conduct: Hybrid festival, with a fully online hackathon
• Hackathon Duration: 48 hours
• Hackathon Platform: Online, with coordination and announcements through Discord
• Offline Venue: Warsaw, Poland
• Event Language: English
• Technical Partner: IBM Quantum
• Key Technologies: Python, Qiskit, quantum circuits, quantum algorithms and IBM Quantum

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📅 Important Dates

• Festival Begins: 19 October 2026
• Online Lectures and Workshops: 19–23 October 2026
• Hackathon Kick-off: 23 October 2026, evening (Warsaw time)
• 48-Hour Hackathon: 23–25 October 2026
• Project Submission Deadline: 25 October 2026;

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🎯 Eligibility & Rules

• Eligibilty:
• Open to students, researchers, developers, working professionals and quantum computing enthusiasts worldwide.
• Beginners and experienced participants are welcome.
• No prior experience in quantum computing or Qiskit is mandatory.
• Basic knowledge of Python is recommended for hackathon participation.
• Participants must register for the event to participate in the hackathon.

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🏆 Benefits for the Participants

• Awards and Recognition
• Certificate of Winning Achievement: Awarded to hackathon winners.
• Certificate of Participation: Available to participants who complete every graded task in the lecture-week notebooks.
• Both certificates are designed and signed by IBM Quantum.