Turning Quantum Access into Mission Capability
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Affiliation: EMEA Workforce & Education Advocate, Qiskit advocate program co-lead, IBM Quantum
Dr. Radha Pyari Sandhir is an EMEA Workforce & Education Advocate and the Co-lead of the Qiskit advocate program at IBM Quantum. She champions inclusive educational approaches and is dedicated to building a diverse future quantum workforce. Her expertise stems from previous roles within IBM Quantum as a Learning Experience Designer and the India Community Lead. Radha has pioneered innovative approaches to quantum education, notably designing and leading the world's first global game-based quantum computing educational program. Her interest lies in making quantum computing accessible and engaging for diverse learners worldwide, and in this regard has created educational quantum games and a book called Quantum Kittens that teaches quantum computing concepts to non-technical audiences through stories about cats.




Hosted by the University of Florida in collaboration with Flapmax and FAI Institute, Qiskit Fall Fest 2026 celebrates a decade of quantum computing on the cloud while exploring what comes next. Under the theme Quantum-to-Mission Systems, the summit brings together students, researchers, mentors, and industry practitioners to move from Qiskit fundamentals and cloud quantum access to reproducible hybrid quantum-classical applications.
Through guided workshops, collaborative project development, mentor clinics, and a public showcase, participants will apply quantum computing to consequential challenges in Earth observation, health and scientific discovery, and resilient infrastructure. The initiative creates a lasting pathway from quantum learning to research participation, mission experimentation, and sustained university–industry collaboration.
Opens 48 hours before the main event • 24h hacking + 24h judging • Collaborate on projects, compete for prizes, and push the boundaries of quantum computing.
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