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
28th Oct- 20th Nov 2026
Location
University College London
Registration
Now Open
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.
28th Oct
4-6pm
Opening Event: Qiskit 101
Join us for the official launch of UCL Qiskit Fall Fest 2026, with a guest speaker from IBM introducing the basics of Qiskit and how to get started with quantum computing.
Location
UCL Bentham House LG11
29th Oct
6-7pm
Quantum Computing: An Introduction by Dr Abbie Bray
Join us to here from Dr Abbie Bray on the fundamentals of quantum computing and how it is being used in the real world.
Location
UCL Torrington Place G13
4th Nov
6-8pm
Hardware of Quantum Computing
Hear from John Morton on the hardware of quantum computing and the research being done in this field.
Location
XLG1 Christopher Ingold Building UCL
6th Nov
6-8pm
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
G.12 Gordon Street UCL
13th Nov
6-7pm
Quantum computing in healthcare
Join us for an online talk by Guillermo Garcia-Perez from Algorithmiq.
Location
Online — Zoom link will be provided to registered attendees
18th Nov
TBD
Hackathon
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, registration will be required for all events.
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.