UCL Qiskit
Fall Fest
2026
A celebration of quantum computing bringing together students, researchers and industry through talks, workshops, challenges and hands-on experiences with Qiskit.
Date
27th Oct- 20th Nov 2026
Location
University College London
Registration
Opening Soon
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
Explore quantum computing beyond the classroom
Qiskit Fall Fest is a global series of student-led events focused on learning, experimenting and building with quantum computing. UCL Quantum Society will bring the festival to UCL through a programme designed to connect students with practical quantum technologies, leading researchers and the wider quantum community.
Learn
Build your understanding of quantum computing through accessible talks, workshops and practical sessions.
Build
Work directly with Qiskit and apply quantum concepts through challenges, demonstrations and collaborative projects.
Connect
Meet students, academics and professionals who share an interest in quantum science and technology.
PROGRAMME
Upcoming events
The full UCL Qiskit Fall Fest 2026 programme will be announced soon.
27th Oct
6-8pm
Opening Event: Qiskit 101
Join us for the official launch of UCL Qiskit Fall Fest 2026, with a guest speaker from IBM.
Location
UCL — Location TBD
29th Oct
6-8pm
Quantum Computing Speaker
Hear from a researcher from UCL on how Quantum Computers work and the possible applications of them!
Location
UCL — Location TBD
4th Nov
6-8pm
Inter-London Collab
Hear from a researcher on Quantum Error Correction and how important it is in the modern day.
Location
UCL — Location TBD
6th Nov
TBD
PhD Roundtable
Come and discuss with PhD students in and around the field of Quantum Computing to see what the future could hold for you!
Location
UCL — Location TBD
11th Nov
TBD
IOP Inter-London Collab
Join us at the IOP With Kings College London and Imperial College London to discuss the future of Quantum Computing and how we can work together to make it a reality.
Location
TBD
13th Nov
TBD
Speaker Event
Hear from Industry professionals on how Quantum Computing is being used in the real world and what the future holds for it.
Location
UCL — Location TBD
16th-20th Nov
TBD
Hackathon
Details will be released soon.
Location
TBD
20th Nov
TBD
Social Event
Details will be released soon.
Location
TBD
QISKIT HACKATHON
Put quantum computing into practice
The Qiskit Hackathon will give participants the opportunity to work on notebooks provided by IBM Quantum. Use your creativity and problem-solving skills to display your abilities!
Choose your challenge
Registration details will be announced soon.
Build your project
Use Qiskit to tackle the challenge and develop your solution.
Present and compete
Submit your project for judging and compete for prizes.
TBD
Hackathon details coming soon
PARTNERS & SPONSORS
Supporting UCL Qiskit Fall Fest
Thank you to the following organisations for their support!
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
More information will be added as the 2026 programme and registration details are confirmed.
Who can attend? +
UCL Qiskit Fall Fest is open to all UCL students interested in quantum computing and have a UCL Quantum Society membership. Individual event requirements and capacity will be announced alongside registration.
Do I need quantum computing experience? +
No. The programme will include events suitable for beginners as well as opportunities for students with previous quantum computing experience. Take this as an opportunity to delve into the world of quantum computing!
Do I need to register? +
Yes. You will need to register for individual events. Registration for events will open at a later date and will be announced on the UCL Quantum Society Instagram and website.
Where will the events take place? +
Events will take place across the UCL campus in London. Exact locations will be announced with the individual event details.
GET INVOLVED
Be part of UCL Qiskit Fall Fest 2026
Registration and event announcements are coming soon. Follow UCL Quantum Society to stay updated as the programme is released.