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24 hours · 30–31 October 2026

24-Hour Quantum Hackathon

Optional — opt in during the main Quantum Week registration flow. No separate registration is required.

Register & Opt In to the Hackathon
Eligibility

Who can take part

  • Open to registered Quantum Week participants (final eligibility criteria to be confirmed).
  • Beginners welcome — prior Qiskit experience is not mandatory unless stated otherwise.
Teams

Team formation

Team size: TBD

Team formation process is being finalized — solo entries, pre-formed teams and on-site team matching may all be supported. Details will be published here.

Tracks

Challenge themes

Track details TBD

Challenge themes will be announced closer to the event.

Tooling

Allowed technologies

  • Qiskit SDK
  • IBM Quantum Platform
  • Additional allowed tools to be confirmed
Timeline

24 hours, step by step

  1. 1

    Registration closes

    TBD

  2. 2

    Hackathon orientation

    29 Oct — 02:00 PM – 04:00 PM

  3. 3

    24-hour sprint window begins

    30 Oct — 09:00 AM

  4. 4

    Code freeze & submission

    31 Oct — 09:00 AM

  5. 5

    Live evaluation & jury demos

    31 Oct — 09:00 AM – 12:00 PM

  6. 6

    Results & valedictory ceremony

    31 Oct — 02:00 PM – 03:00 PM

Submission

What to submit

Final submission format (repository, notebook, abstract and/or live demo) will be confirmed before launch.

  • Public code repository
  • Project notebook / write-up
  • Live demo at closing session
Judging

How projects are judged

Technical executionTBD
Originality & innovationTBD
Real-world relevanceTBD
Presentation & clarityTBD
Fall Fest Badge

Prizes, certificates & swag

Prizes and certificates will be published once confirmed by the organizing team.

Includes official IBM Qiskit Fall Fest 2026 sticker sheets and finisher certificates.

Quantum Circuit

Code of conduct

  • · All participants must follow the official QuantumRIT Code of Conduct.
  • · Original work only — plagiarism and prior unmodified submissions are not permitted.
  • · Responsible, disclosed use of AI tools where applicable — full policy to be confirmed.

Starter kit / GitHub repository

Link will be published here once approved.

View repository
Hackathon FAQ

Common questions

Do I need a team to register for the hackathon?

Team formation details are still being finalized. Solo registration is expected to be supported — check back for updates.

Can I join the hackathon without attending all workshop days?

Yes — the hackathon is an optional opt-in inside your Quantum Week registration. Final attendance rules will be confirmed by organizers.

What should I bring?

A laptop with Qiskit set up is recommended. Full pre-event checklist is available on the Resources page.