About us
The Wisconsin Quantum Computing Club (WQCC) is the home to a community of interdisciplinary students interested in quantum computing at UW-Madison. Our community invites all curious minds! No prior experience in quantum is required! Join us in engaging discussions, insightful projects, and enlightening talks by experts from academia and industry. Together, we’ll uncover the intricacies of quantum computing and examine pathways into a career in this exciting field. Fuel your passion, expand your horizons, and forge connections with fellow quantum enthusiasts at the WQCC!
Fall 2026 Schedule
Our planned Fall 2026 schedule is below. Room codes are: C for Chamberlin Hall, S for Sterling Hall, and anything else is Morgridge. The schedule is subject to change.
| Date | Event | Room |
|---|---|---|
| September 17 | WQCC Fall Kickoff · 7 p.m. Central Meet the club and hear about the semester. Executive board applications open September 17. |
B2590 |
| September 24 | Intro to Math for Quantum Computing | C2103 |
| October 1 | Intro to Quantum Computing Paradigms | C2241 |
| October 8 | Intro to Quantum Mechanics | S1313 |
| October 15 | Career Advising Lecture | C2241 |
| October 22 | Qiskit Fall Fest Kickoff | C2241 |
| October 29 | Qiskit Workshop | C2241 |
| November 5 | Quantum Computing Theory Workshop | S1313 |
| November 12 | Quantum Optimization Workshop | C2241 |
| November 14 | Hackathon Kickoff | C2241 |
| November 19 | Qiskit Speaker Event Speaker to be announced. |
C2241 |
| November 21 | Hackathon submissions close Exact deadline time to be announced. |
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| December 1 | Qiskit Fall Fest Closing and Awards Ceremony Project presentations, awards, and acknowledgements. |
C2241 |
| December 3 · tentative | Quantum Hour This additional end-of-semester event may be held; details will be announced if confirmed. |
C2241 |
See the Qiskit Fall Fest 2026 page for the program and hackathon details. Follow the WQCC Discord for confirmed rooms, times, and event updates.
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Executive Board
Join the Executive Board
Applications open September 17
Help plan WQCC events and support our quantum computing community.
Applications are not open yet. The Google Form will be linked here when applications open.