Workshops, hackathons, showcases, and community sessions for learning and building quantum.
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WorkshopPastIntermediate
Quantum Cryptography Workshop
Date
Tue, Oct 28, 2025
Time
17:00 - 19:00
Location
Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi
A collaborative workshop by QCI, the Physics Club, and the KU IEEE Student Chapter that connected classical encryption to quantum cryptography, introduced key algorithms, and closed with the quantum mechanics behind secure quantum communication.
A beginner-friendly workshop introducing KU students to the core ideas of quantum computing through simple quantum circuit examples and hands-on Python/Qiskit exercises.
WorkshopTeamsPythonQiskitQuantum Circuits
Registration unavailable
HackathonPastBeginner
Introductory Quantum Hackathon
Date
Mon, Jan 19 – Mon, Jan 26, 2026
Time
17:30 - 19:30
Location
Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi
A week-long hackathon for KU students that made team-based problem solving approachable through an opening-day quantum workshop, challenges in Quantum AI and BB84-based Quantum Cybersecurity, and final presentations on the closing day.
HackathonTeamsPythonQiskitQuantum Circuits
Registration unavailable
BootcampPastIntermediate
IEEE Open Silicon Initiative Chip Design Bootcamp
Date
Sat, Apr 11 – Sun, Apr 12, 2026
Time
Apr 11: 09:00 - 17:00 / Apr 12: 09:00 - 12:00
Location
Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi
A two-day IEEE Open Silicon Initiative bootcamp where KU students explored modern IC design, VLSI workflows, open-source silicon tools, and reversible logic gate design for quantum computing applications through team-based hardware challenges, with participating teams preparing designs for Tiny Tapeout fabrication.
QCI will host an interactive booth at AUS MedHack, introducing visitors to quantum computing through hands-on puzzles, a QCI quiz game, short introductory workshop sessions, and giveaway items.