Satellite Workshop of QI2026
QI2026 Satellite Workshop on Quantum
Operations and Programming Hackathon
An international workshop on the operation of quantum computers, with a hands-on hackathon on a quantum circuit simulator — bringing together operators, researchers, and developers across quantum computing modalities.
Organized under the SIP3 Quantum Technology program. Held in conjunction with QI2026.
Date
December 11, 2026
Friday · 11:00 – 19:30
Format
Workshop & Hackathon
Invited talks + 2-hour hands-on session
Venue
WINC Aichi
Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan
Participation
Registration required
Free of charge · 54 places
Overview
This workshop and hackathon focus on the operation of quantum computers.
The workshop will present our cloud system initiatives through invited talks by leading experts from Japan and abroad. We will also share knowledge with operators of other quantum computing modalities, with the aim of extending our system software and operational technologies across platforms.
In the afternoon, a hackathon using the quantum circuit simulator available through QCoder will give participants practical, hands-on experience in quantum programming, contributing to the wider adoption of quantum computing and to the advancement of the field.
The event is held as a satellite workshop of QI2026.
Objectives
What we aim to achieve with this workshop and hackathon.
- Disseminate the results of our quantum cloud system operations to the wider research and developer community.
- Share knowledge and operational practice with operators of other quantum computing modalities.
- Provide a practical, hands-on experience through a hackathon on a quantum circuit simulator.
- Promote the adoption of quantum computers and advance the cross-platform deployment of our operational technologies.
Program
December 11, 2026 · all times are Japan Standard Time (JST).
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 11:00 – 12:30 | Invited Talks Two to three invited talks by experts from Japan and abroad. |
| 12:30 – 13:30 | Lunch |
| 13:30 – 15:30 | Hackathon Two hours of hands-on quantum programming on a quantum circuit simulator. |
| 15:30 – 16:00 | Coffee Break |
| 16:00 – 17:00 | Hackathon Results Presentation Participants present the results of their hackathon work. |
| 17:30 – 19:30 | Networking & Discussion An informal session for exchange among participants and speakers. |
Please note: the schedule may change depending on venue availability and other circumstances. Updates will be posted on this page.
Speakers
The invited program brings together one speaker from overseas and one to two from within Japan.
Invited Speakers — Overseas
Invited Speakers — Japan
To be announced
Domestic institution
Talk title to be announced
To be announced
Domestic institution
Talk title to be announced
Hackathon
A two-hour hands-on session on a quantum circuit simulator.
The hackathon gives participants direct, practical experience of quantum programming on the quantum circuit simulator available through QCoder. Participants write and run quantum programs on the simulator, supported by the operating team throughout the session.
The hackathon will be run on QCoder. Participants program with Qiskit and submit their work through QCoder.
Results are presented in the session immediately following the coffee break, giving every participant the chance to share what they built and to discuss their approach with the speakers and other attendees.
The hackathon is an individual competition. Participants are seated three to six to a table, and one facilitator is assigned to each table to support the group. Please make the most of the session by helping one another while you compete.
Further details will be published here as they are finalized. Registering through the form below ensures you receive all updates.
Hackathon at a glance
- Duration 2 hours (13:30 – 15:30)
- Target Quantum circuit simulator
- Platform QCoder
- Programming Qiskit
- Theme Quantum computing
- Format Individual competition
- Seating 3–6 per table, 1 facilitator
- Prerequisites QCoder account (register in advance)
- What to bring Your own laptop
Before you come
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Create your QCoder account in advance.
The hackathon runs on QCoder. Please sign up before the event so that you can start programming as soon as the session begins.
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Bring your own laptop.
You will need it to write and submit your programs during the session.
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Have a Qiskit environment ready.
If Qiskit is already installed and working on your machine, the two-hour session will run noticeably more smoothly.
Venue
Nagoya, Aichi 450-0002, Japan
WINC Aichi is a convention and exhibition facility in central Nagoya, a short walk from Nagoya Station and well connected to both Chubu Centrair International Airport and the Shinkansen network.
Detailed access information and room assignments will be posted here closer to the event date.
Registration
Participation is free of charge, and advance registration is required so that we can plan the hackathon and catering. Places are limited to 54 participants, so please complete the registration form to secure your place. Further details will be sent to registered participants.
If you plan to join the hackathon, please also create a QCoder account before the event, and bring a laptop with a Qiskit environment ready.
Organizers
Organized by
- RIKEN (National Research and Development Agency)
- The University of Osaka
Program
- SIP3 Quantum Technology
- Quantum computer operations
In conjunction with
- QI2026 — satellite workshop