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Event Info
Join us November 9-10th 2024
McMaster Quantum Club is excited to be hosting the first McMaster Qiskit Fall Fest, sponsored by IBM Quantum!
Qiskit Fall Fest
An event centered around quantum technology, providing attendees with opportunities to engage with lectures, compete in quantum coding challenges, share their research, and grow their quantum network.
What is Fall Fest?
Event Schedule
Saturday, November 9
9:00-9:30
Registration and Welcome
9:30-10:15
Introduction to Quantum Computing
10:30-11:15
Qiskit 101 Workshop
11:30-2:30
Hackathon Kickoff
12:30-2:30
Student Poster Session
2:45-3:30
Industry Talk
3:45-4:30
Hardware Workshop
5:00-8:00
Quantum Industry Night
Sunday, November 10
10:00-10:50
Quantum Information Lecture
11:00-11:50
IBM Speaker
12:00-1:00
Group Lunch
12:00-2:30
Hackathon Open Work Time
1:30-3:30
Lab Tours and Quantum Demos
4:00-5:00
Closing Ceremony + Awards
Preparation Resources
Resources
Free, online modules teaching quantum concepts with various levels of complexity.
Fall Fest Recommendations:
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Getting started with Qiskit
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Basics of Quantum Information
Though no longer maintained, the Qiskit Textbook has been a cornerstone of quantum education for years.
Fall Fest Recommendations:
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Algorithms Chapter
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Coin Game
Introductory Quantum Computing textbook written by McMaster's Dr. Lapierre.
Fall Fest Recommendations:
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Qubits Chapter
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Quantum Gates Chapter
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