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Schedule

Five days, one programme

Schedule subject to change. Follow official QuantumRIT channels for updates.

Programme currently being finalized: Confirmed speaker lineup, session abstracts, and room schedules will be updated live as they are locked.

Live Programme
DAY 0127 OCT
WORKSHOPS & SESSIONSTuesday, 27 October 2026

Foundations & Quantum Architecture

Learning programme begins — foundations, quantum circuits, and introductory Qiskit workshops.

11:00 AM – 01:00 PM
Keynote

Session details to be announced

Speaker: TBD·Organization: TBD

Session Overview

Opening keynote and foundational session introducing quantum computing milestones, community initiatives, and the Qiskit ecosystem.

Venue: MSRIT Campus · Auditorium TBD
Prerequisites: All levels
Presentation slides and recording will be posted here.
02:00 PM – 04:00 PM
Workshop

Session details to be announced

Speaker: TBD·Organization: TBD

Session Overview

Hands-on guided walkthrough covering Qiskit SDK setup, circuit creation, quantum gates, and basic operator simulations.

Venue: MSRIT Campus · Lab TBD
Prerequisites: Beginner
Starter Python notebooks and installation guide will be shared.
DAY 0228 OCT
WORKSHOPS & SESSIONSWednesday, 28 October 2026

Algorithms & Circuit Optimization

Deep-dive technical sessions, quantum algorithms, transpiler optimization, and hardware execution.

11:00 AM – 01:00 PM
Technical Talk

Session details to be announced

Speaker: TBD·Organization: TBD

Session Overview

In-depth lecture on fundamental quantum algorithms, phase estimation, quantum Fourier transform, and variational techniques.

Venue: MSRIT Campus · Auditorium TBD
Prerequisites: Intermediate
Algorithm walk-through slides and reference notes.
02:00 PM – 04:00 PM
Hands-on Lab

Session details to be announced

Speaker: TBD·Organization: TBD

Session Overview

Interactive lab focusing on transpiler optimization passes, gate cancellation, error mitigation, and job runs on IBM Quantum systems.

Venue: MSRIT Campus · Computing Center TBD
Prerequisites: Intermediate
Transpilation benchmarking scripts and sample circuits.
DAY 0329 OCT
WORKSHOPS & SESSIONSThursday, 29 October 2026

Applications & Hackathon Readiness

Advanced quantum applications, industry use-cases, and full hackathon participant preparation.

11:00 AM – 01:00 PM
Keynote

Session details to be announced

Speaker: TBD·Organization: TBD

Session Overview

Special session on applied quantum computing, quantum machine learning (QML), quantum optimization, and fault-tolerant roadmaps.

Venue: MSRIT Campus · Auditorium TBD
Prerequisites: All levels
Keynote slides and reference papers.
02:00 PM – 04:00 PM
Workshop

Hackathon orientation & team briefing

Speaker: TBD·Organization: QuantumRIT Organizing Team

Session Overview

Complete preparation briefing for hackathon participants: track themes, rules, evaluation rubric, GitHub starter repositories, and mentor introductions.

Venue: MSRIT Campus · Auditorium TBD
Prerequisites: All levels
Hackathon participant handbook and team formation portal.
DAY 0430 OCT
24-HOUR HACKATHONFriday, 30 October 2026

Hackathon Sprint Begins

The 24-hour sprint officially kicks off at 9:00 AM — continuous hacking, mentor clinics, and prototype development.

09:00 AM (30 Oct) – 09:00 AM (31 Oct)
Hackathon

24-Hour Quantum Hackathon Sprint

Speaker: TBD·Organization: Participant Teams & Mentors

Session Overview

Continuous 24-hour build sprint beginning at 9:00 AM on Friday, 30 October and running through 9:00 AM on Saturday, 31 October. Teams build, prototype, transpile circuits, and submit quantum software projects with round-the-clock mentor support and hardware checkpoints.

Venue: MSRIT Campus · Hackathon Arena & Labs
Prerequisites: All levels
Problem statements, live Discord server, submission portal, and mentor consultation queues.
DAY 0531 OCT
24-HOUR HACKATHONSaturday, 31 October 2026

Evaluation, Results & Valedictory

Code freeze at 9:00 AM, live jury project evaluation 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, and grand valedictory 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

09:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Hackathon

Project evaluation & live jury presentations

Speaker: TBD·Organization: Hackathon Jury Panel

Session Overview

Following the 9:00 AM code freeze, shortlisted teams present their quantum prototypes, live demos, and technical architecture to the panel of judges.

Venue: MSRIT Campus · Presentation Halls
Prerequisites: All levels
Presentation stage lineup and scoring rubric.
02:00 PM – 03:00 PM
Ceremony

Results announcement & valedictory ceremony

Speaker: TBD·Organization: QuantumRIT & IBM Quantum

Session Overview

Official declaration of hackathon winners, prize and swag distribution, valedictory address, mentor felicitations, and closing celebration of Quantum Week 2026.

Venue: MSRIT Campus · Main Auditorium
Prerequisites: All levels
Digital certificates portal and participant photo gallery.

Stay updated on the confirmed lineup

Session timings, speakers and topics will be updated as the programme is confirmed. Follow QuantumRIT for live schedule announcements.

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