PVPSIT Vijayawada to host IBM Quantum’s Qiskit Fall Fest 2026

PVPSIT Director K. Sivaji Babu releases the poster for IBM Quantum’s Qiskit Fall Fest 2026 in Vijayawada on Thursday. | Photo credit: Special arrangement

Prasad V. Potluri Siddhartha Institute of Technology (PVPSIT), Kanuru, Vijayawada, has been selected as the official academic host partner for IBM Quantum’s Qiskit Fall Fest 2026, an international event aimed at promoting quantum computing education and engagement.

Releasing the official poster of the event, Director of PVPSIT and Chief Patron of Qiskit Fall Fest, K. Sivaji Babu said that the international technology fest will be held on the university campus from October 5 to November 30, 2026.

He said the two-month program will feature a range of activities designed to enhance students’ awareness, practical skills and research interest in quantum computing.

The festival will include hands-on workshops and projects related to quantum circuit and algorithm design, as well as expert lectures and mentoring sessions, said G. Sridevi, associate professor of physics and chief organizer of Qiskit Fall Fest.

The seminars would offer students opportunities to interact with international technology experts and scientists and gain insight into developments in the field of quantum computing.

Student coordinator D. Bhagyavathi said the participants will receive certificates and recognition while students who show outstanding performance will be presented with certificates.

The program would also facilitate interaction between students and international quantum technology communities and organizations.

The official poster was revealed by Dr. Sivaji Babu at a program attended by Dr. M. Srilakshmi, head of freshman department, and members of the university’s Quantum team — Prashanth Atmakuri, Dr. Pramila, Dr. Shilpa, Dr. Malleswari, Dr. Ganesh and Dr. Ratna Kumari.

Published – 10 Sep 2026 23:06 IST