Qiskit Fall Fest 2026: Hackathon & Closing Ceremony
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November
Friday
14:00–17:00 2026 · Nairobi time

Qiskit Fall Fest 2026 Hackathon & Closing Ceremony

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IBM Research Africa JQX4+XVW, Nairobi, Kenya
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Qiskit Fall Fest 2026
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It's time to put what we've learned into action!

After weeks of exploring quantum computing, learning Qiskit, and discovering what's possible with quantum technology, we're bringing Qiskit Fall Fest 2026 to a close with an exciting Hackathon & Closing Ceremony, hosted by AstraCode Community!

This is where ideas meet implementation. Participants will come together in teams, work on the announced hackathon challenge, and present their solutions through live pitches. This is your opportunity to collaborate, experiment, build and showcase what you've learned.

The Hackathon

Participants will work in teams of 5 to develop solutions to the Qiskit Fall Fest hackathon challenge.

Teams will get the opportunity to:

  • Collaborate and develop ideas around the hackathon prompt

  • Apply their knowledge of quantum computing and Qiskit

  • Build and refine their solutions as a team (prior to the presentation day on 13th November)

  • Pitch their projects to a panel of judges

The event will conclude with project presentations, recognition of outstanding teams, and a celebration of everything we've accomplished throughout Qiskit Fall Fest 2026.

📍 Event Details

  • Date: Friday, 13 November 2026

  • Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM EAT

  • Venue: IBM Research Africa, Nairobi Kenya

  • Format: Physical, in-person event

  • Available Slots: Only 50 participants!

⚠️ IMPORTANT: Please Read Before Registering

We have limited capacity and want to make sure every registered participant can attend.

  • Only 50 slots are available. Registration will be limited, so secure your spot early.

  • Physical attendance is mandatory. This is an in-person event at IBM Research Africa in Nairobi. There will be no virtual attendance option.

  • Register only if you are certain you will be available to attend physically on Friday, 13 November, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM EAT.

  • Food and transport will NOT be provided. Participants will need to make their own arrangements.

Please be considerate when registering. Taking a slot means occupying a limited space that another participant could have used.

Closing the Fall Fest Journey🎉

From our first introduction to quantum computing to hands-on exploration with Qiskit, this festival has been about learning, experimenting, and discovering new possibilities together.

Now, it's time to bring those ideas together, celebrate what we've learned, and see what we can build.

Come ready to collaborate, pitch, and celebrate!

Let's build something quantum. See you at IBM Research Africa!💜⚛️

Qiskit Fall Fest 2026 | AstraCode Community

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