Qiskit Fall Fest 2025 /Catania

Second Edition

Catania joins the 55 Sponsored events worldwide!

About

The University of Catania is proud to host the Qiskit Fall Fest for the second year in a row
this time as one of only 55 Sponsored Events worldwide!

The Qiskit Fall Fest is a global celebration of quantum computing, promoted by IBM Quantum and the Qiskit community. Every year, student-led events take place on campuses across the world, with formats ranging from beginner-friendly workshops to advanced hackathons. These events are designed to strengthen local communities, foster collaboration, and grow the next generation of quantum innovators.

Whether you are a curious newcomer or an experienced quantum enthusiast, the Qiskit Fall Fest in Catania will be the place to learn, build, and connect. Together, we'll explore the cutting edge of quantum technology and shape the future of computation.

What is Qiskit?

An open-source python framework for quantum programming Learn more

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Partners

Qiskit Community

Qiskit is an open-source quantum computing framework developed by IBM that enables users to create, simulate, and run quantum programs. It provides tools to work with quantum circuits, algorithms, and applications in areas like chemistry, optimization, and machine learning. With Qiskit, you can experiment on simulators or real quantum devices accessible through the IBM Quantum platform. Designed to be both beginner-friendly and powerful, Qiskit is widely used by researchers, educators, and developers to explore the potential of quantum technologies.

IBM Quantum

IBM Quantum is IBM’s initiative to make quantum computing accessible to everyone, from researchers to students and developers. Through the IBM Quantum platform, users can run experiments on real quantum hardware via the cloud, alongside powerful simulators and development tools. IBM Quantum also leads in advancing quantum research, building scalable quantum processors, and fostering a global community of learners. By combining education, open-source software, and cutting-edge technology, IBM Quantum is paving the way toward practical quantum advantage.

Dipartimento di Matematica e Informatica - UNICT

The Department of Mathematics and Informatics (DMI) of the University of Catania was established in 1999, bringing together faculty from Mathematics and Computer Science. Located in the Cittadella Universitaria, it coordinates and promotes research across all areas of mathematics and informatics, from logic and algebra to statistics, operations research, and computer science. With over 80 faculty members (26,19% women), a specialized library of 70,000 volumes, and advanced computing facilities, the DMI supports both education and research through resources, laboratories, and digital services.

Invited Speakers

Simone Faro

Associate Professor @ Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, University of Catania.

Farida Farsian

Researcher @ National Institute for Astrophysics (INAF).

Schedule

Giovedì 30 Ott. 2025	Mercoledì 5 Nov. 2025	Martedì 11 Nov. 2025	Giovedì 21 NOV. 2025
14:40 - 15:00 Registrations			9:00 - 18:00 Hackathon
15:00 - 15:15 Institutional Greetings	15:00 - 15:45 Standard Quantum Algorithms	15:00 - 15:45 IBM Sponsored Talk (TBA)
15:15 - 15:45 Historical Overview	15:00 - 15:45 Standard Quantum Algorithms	15:00 - 15:45 IBM Sponsored Talk (TBA)
15:45 - 16:15 Introduction to Quantum Computing	15:45 - 16:15 Quantum Machine Learning	15:45 - 16:15 Hardware and QRAM
17:00 - 17:30 Coffee Break and Network	17:00 - 17:30 Coffee Break and Network	17:00 - 17:30 Coffee Break and Network
17:30 - 19:00 Workshop 1	17:30 - 19:00 Workshop 2	17:30 - 19:00 Workshop 3

Schools Agenda

Martedì 18 Nov. 2025
14:30 - 15:30 Introduzione al quantum computing
15:30 - 17:30 Sessione hands-on: Hello Quantum World
17:30 - 19:30 Sessione interattiva: giochi quantistici