IIT Roorkee Qiskit Fall Fest 2026

Welcome to Qiskit Fall Fest: IITR 2026


We're excited to have you here. This event is being hosted by the Quantum Computing Group (QCG), IIT Roorkee in collaboration with IBM Quantum.


The Qiskit Fall Fest is a collection of quantum computing events created and planned by university students and volunteer hosts, with support from IBM Quantum.


Here at IIT Roorkee, we present a comprehensive series of quantum computing events running from August 20 through October 4, 2026, designed to familiarise beginners with the fascinating world of QC. The series culminates in our main event, the "Dead & Alive 5.0" Hackathon, beginning October 3. This is your chance to explore the vast and intriguing world of Quantum Computing through innovative projects and challenges.

Fall Fest Logo
Registration: TBD

Schedule

Introduction to QC

Venue: APJ 407

Time: 18:30

QC in Action

Venue: TBD

Time: TBD

Quantum Cryptography & Communications

Venue: TBD

Time: TBD

Quantum Machine Learning & Optimisation

Venue: TBD

Time: TBD

Quantum Many Body Physics

Venue: TBD

Time: TBD

Quantum Programming with Qiskit

Venue: TBD

Time: TBD

Qiskit Fall Fest Guest Lecture

Venue: TBD

Time: TBD

Dead and Alive 5.0: Hackathon

Venue: TBD

Time: TBD

Presentations and Closing Ceremony

Venue: TBD

Time: TBD

Hackathon Details and Rules

  1. The “Dead & Alive 5.0” Hackathon will begin on October 3, 2026. Venue: TBD. Time: TBD.
    1. General Prompt
      • Open to all students of IIT Roorkee.
      • Team formation is allowed, but each participant must register individually.
      • Team registration will open during the opening ceremony. The closing time is TBD.
      • Submissions must be made through the submission form before the deadline. Submission form and deadline: TBD.
      • Teams must submit a presentation with their solution. Presentations will be held on October 4, 2026; venue and time are TBD.
    2. Freshers Prompt
      • Open to all 1st-year UG/PG students of IIT Roorkee.
      • This is an individual prompt. Team formation is not permitted.
      • Submissions must be made through the submission form before the deadline. Submission form and deadline: TBD.
  2. Problem statements will be released in the Prompts section after the opening ceremony. Release time: TBD.
  3. If eligible, participants may take part in both the General and Freshers Prompts.

Prompts

General PromptTBD

Freshers' PromptTBD

Rewards

All winners will be awarded prizes and/or certificates. The General Prompt prize amounts remain:

General Prompt

  1. 1st placeAmazon Gift Card worth Rs. 5000
  2. 2nd placeAmazon Gift Card worth Rs. 3000
  3. 3rd placeAmazon Gift Card worth Rs. 2000

Freshers Prompt

Prizes: TBD

Participation certificates, winner certificates, and distribution details: TBD.

Resources for QC

Contact

For registration, prompts, or other event-related queries, please contact:

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