Qiskit Fall Fest — Ghana 2025
International Year of Quantum Science & Technology
From Timbuktu to Tomorrow — Reclaiming Africa’s Legacy in Quantum Science & AI Innovation
Fri Nov 21, 2025
Palm University College, Ghana
Doors 3:00 PM (GMT)
Virtual Hackathon
Opens 48 hours before the main event • 24h hacking + 24h judging
About the Festival
Qiskit Fall Fest is a global, community‑run celebration of quantum computing. The Ghana edition centers education, equity, and frontier science — connecting Africa’s legacy of scholarship from Timbuktu to a new wave of quantum & AI innovation.
Organizer: FAI Institute
Host: Palm University College
Supporting Partners: IBM, Flapmax
Agenda (Ghana Time • GMT)
(Left to right)
3:00 PM
15 min
Doors Open & Registration
Check-in, seating
3:15 PM
15 min
Welcome Address
President of Palm University — history, 3 wins, 3 initiatives; Intel/IBM student champions
3:30 PM
15 min
Invited Government Guest Keynote
Historical context: Timbuktu traditions, Ghana’s role in knowledge/logic/trade, African cosmologies echoing quantum ideas
3:45 PM
20 min
Industry Keynote
Global quantum computing state & opportunities
4:05 PM
20 min
Academic Keynote
Local research & educational perspective on quantum science
4:25 PM
20 min
Introductory Lecture: Quantum Basics
IBM Qiskit educator — accessible overview + tools
4:45 PM
40 min
Hands‑On Labs: Qiskit in Jupyter
Guided exercises with mentors
5:25 PM
20 min
Networking & Refreshments
Community meetup, demos, sponsor booths
5:45 PM
15 min
Flapmax Session: Quantum + AI for Africa
Sovereign AI + quantum infrastructure vision; education & workforce
6:00 PM
20 min
Panel: Quantum Education & Workforce Development
Moderator: Palm University Faculty. Panelists: Ministry of Education, IBM Qiskit Education, Flapmax, Student alumnus
6:20 PM
15 min
Hackathon Winner Showcase
Top teams present, judges’ remarks & prizes
6:35 PM
5 min
Closing Ceremony
Thanks to partners & community
6:40 PM →
Until close
Cultural Night & Party
Ghanaian cultural showcase: music, food, dance
Speakers
Speaker line-up published soon. Categories: Academia • Industry • Government • Student Champions.
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Virtual Hackathon
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Opens 48 hours before the main event • 24h hacking + 24h judging • Collaborate on projects, compete for prizes, and push the boundaries of quantum computing.
Platform: Discord / GitHub / ECC
Tracks: Healthcare • Energy • Agriculture
Mentors: IBM • Flapmax • PalmU
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Questions or partnerships? Reach out — we’ll get back shortly.
Hashtags: #education #equity #quantumAdoption #frontierScience