Celebrating 100 years of Quantum Mechanics Together!

2025 marks the centenary of modern quantum mechanics, a significant anniversary celebrated by the United Nations through the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ). This year-long initiative aims to raise public awareness of quantum science's past and future impact, acknowledging the foundational papers from 1925, such as Werner Heisenberg's matrix mechanics, that established the field. Events and conferences are being held globally to explore the theory's history, current applications in technology, and potential for future advancements.

To mark the 2025 International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, this year’s Qiskit Fall Fest will highlight a hundred years of progress in quantum research and innovation. The QubitHub team is preparing to be part of this festival that will focus on landmark experiments and key milestones from that first century.

Why would I join?

This event focused on quantum technology, we will be offering participants the chance to attend talks, take part in coding competitions, present their research, and expand their professional connections in the quantum community.

Joining a Qiskit Fall Fest comes with lots of benefits, you will get hands-on experience with quantum programming using Qiskit, which is one of the most widely used open-source quantum computing frameworks. We will include talks and workshops led by IBM Quantum members, researchers, or industry professionals. You will meet other students, enthusiasts, and professionals who are passionate about quantum. You can compete in challenges that test your creativity and problem-solving skills while working in teams. At the end, you will learn about paths in quantum research, industry applications, and open-source contributions.

Do I need to be an expert in quantum mechanics?

You don’t need to be an expert in quantum mechanics to attend a Qiskit Fall Fest. Many Fall Fest events are designed for newcomers, with workshops that introduce the basics of quantum computing step by step. The emphasis is often on coding with Qiskit (Python-based), so you can experiment with quantum circuits without needing deep physics knowledge. Students from computer science, engineering, physics, and even business backgrounds participate, the events are about learning and collaboration. You’ll have mentors, peers, and IBM Quantum members guiding you through.