Qiskit Fall Fest Nairobi 2026 - Virtual Workshops

​Qiskit Fall Fest is a student-led, worldwide series of events that brings people together to learn and think about quantum computing.

​This year's edition celebrates 10 years since IBM introduced the world's first open-access quantum computer on the cloud, a milestone that transformed quantum computing from a niche research field into a globally accessible technology.

​Anyone with an interest in quantum computing can participate. That includes students, researchers, professionals.

​Event Programme

• ​1 October | 2:00–4:00 PM EAT
  Qiskit Fall Fest Nairobi Kick-Off Session
  Speaker: Jay Patel, Bloq Quantum
  Online

• ​6 October | 7:00–9:00 PM EAT
  Quantum Technologies: Introduction & Application
  Speaker: Dr. Katanya Kuntz, QUBO Consulting Corp
  Online

• ​8 October | 7:00–9:00 PM EAT
  Qiskit 101: Getting Started with IBM Qiskit
  Speaker: Kenneth Isamade, QNigeria by QWorld
  Online

• ​13 October | 7:00–9:00 PM EAT
  Hackathon Prompt: Challenge Using qBraid
  Speaker: Michael Ndai, QuantumKE
  Online

• ​15 October | 7:00–9:00 PM EAT
  A Decade of Quantum on the Cloud: From Qubits to Global Access
  Speaker: IBM Quantum
  Online

• ​20 October | 7:00–9:00 PM EAT
  Africa’s Quantum Landscape: Opportunities and Challenges
  Speaker: Omar Sohby, Africa Quantum Consortium
  Online
  
  More Information: https://qiskitfallfestnairobi.quantumke.org/