Qiskit Fall Fest 2025

University of Sharjah
October 30th - 31st, 2025

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About the Fest

Welcome to Qiskit Fall Fest 2025

Welcome to Qiskit Fest Fall 2025, an exciting event hosted by the students of the University of Sharjah in collaboration with IBM Quantum. We are joining IBM's global initiative to make quantum computing accessible to all through the powerful Qiskit framework.

This is your opportunity to dive into the latest developments, witness groundbreaking discoveries, and understand the real-world applications of quantum technology. We are building a community of future leaders and innovators, and we want you to be a part of it. This event is open to all students, regardless of your academic background or technical skills. If you are ready to explore the frontiers of science and technology, this event is for you!

2
Days
5
Speakers

Why attend?

  • Learn Qiskit from real practitioners
  • Discover quantum careers & research paths
  • Meet a UAE-wide quantum community

Who is it for?

  • Absolute beginners & curious learners
  • Engineers, CS, physics, and beyond
  • Anyone excited about future tech
Explore the Schedule
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Proudly part of IBM’s global Qiskit Fall Fest

Hosted by the University of Sharjah • 30–31 Oct 2025

Beginner-friendly Networking Live Talks Demos

Schedule

Day 1 — Thursday, Oct 30, 2025

Venue: Male Forum, University of Sharjah

Doors open 1:30 PM
Opening Ceremony
2:00–2:15 PM

Welcome remarks and festival overview.

Keynote — The Path for IBM Quantum 2025 and Beyond
2:15–3:00 PM

Speaker: Dr. Ahmed Al-Qatatsheh (IBM Quantum).

Talk — Prof. Qassim Nasir
3:00–4:00 PM

Introduction to Quantum Computing.

Networking
4:00–5:30 PM

Meet speakers and student teams.

Day 2 — Friday, Oct 31, 2025

Venue: Male Forum, University of Sharjah

Doors open 1:30 PM
Opening Day 2
2:00–2:20 PM

Welcome remarks and festival overview.

Exploring the Quantum World: Foundations and Applications
2:20–2:40 PM

Speaker: Dr. Amaria Javed (NYU Abu Dhabi).

Superconductive Circuit Design for Quantum Computing
2:40–3:00 PM

Speaker: Dr. Juan Villegas (TII).

Quantum Machine Learning: Concepts and Perspectives
3:00–3:20 PM

Speaker: Dr. Nouhaila Innan (NYU Abu Dhabi).

Lunch & Booth Activities
3:20–4:00 PM

Enjoy lunch, visit booths for prizes, and network with attendees and speakers.

Panel Discussion + Audience Q&A
4:00–5:00 PM

Open discussion with all speakers.

Featured Speakers

Prof. Qassim Nasir

Prof. Qassim Nasir

University of Sharjah

Professor

Quantum Computing, Quantum Cryptography

Ahmed Al-Qatatsheh

Dr. Ahmed Al-Qatatsheh

IBM Quantum

Senior Quantum Ambassador

Quantum Technology, Nanotechnology, Material Engineering

Nouhaila Innan

Dr. Nouhaila Innan

New York University Abu Dhabi

Postdoctoral Associate

Quantum Machine Learning

Amaria Javed

Dr. Amaria Javed

New York University Abu Dhabi

Postdoctoral Associate

Quantum Computation, Quantum Algorithms

Dr. Juan Villegas

Dr. Juan Villegas

Technology Innovation Institute

Postdoctoral Researcher

Quantum Hardware, Superconductive Circuits

Our Partners

Proudly collaborating with academic, research, and community partners across the UAE and beyond.

University of Sharjah
IBM Quantum
GDG Partner 1
GDG Partner 2
GDG Partner 3
GDG Partner 4
NYU Abu Dhabi
Technology Innovation Institute

Student Coordinators

Dr. Manar

Dr. Manar Abu Talib

Supervisor

Kirill Vyskubov

Kirill Vyskubov

Lead Organizer

Danil Vyskubov

Danil Vyskubov

Organizer

Omar AbdulSalam

Omar AbdulSalam

Organizer

Ahmed Rahil

Ahmed Rahil

Organizer

Ashraf Bin Adam

Ashraf Bin Adam

Organizer

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Venue

University of Sharjah
University City
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates