IBM Qiskit Fall Fest 2026: Quantum Pathways & Verification

​As quantum computations get harder to check classically, how do we know the results are right?

​Join Quantum Computing at Berkeley, IBM Quantum, and Berkeley Gateway Accelerator for a full day of building, learning, and connecting.

​We're going behind and beyond Qiskit: working within real hardware limits, mitigating errors, and figuring out whether results are actually trustworthy and useful.

​Visit our site for more information here

​What's happening

​☕ 10:00 AM · Breakfast
Coffee and pastries to get your qubits warmed up.

​🎤 10:30 AM · Panel Talk
The IBM Santa Clara team and UC Berkeley speakers dig into industry developments, quantum advantage, research horizons, and the skills students need to break into quantum.

​🥪 12:00 PM · Lunch + Social Mixer
Grab lunch and meet IBM engineers, researchers, and fellow builders.

​💻 1:30 PM · Hackathon
Hands-on challenge tracks from the IBM team, with technical guidance and mentoring throughout.

​🏆 5:00 PM · Closing Reception
Judges pick the top hackers. Awards and celebration.

​Who should come
Students, researchers, and quantum-curious builders. Some Qiskit experience helps, but come ready to learn either way.

​Breakfast and lunch are on us. Bring a laptop and your curiosity. ⚛️