EPFL Center for Quantum Science and Engineering (QSE Center)
Co-organizer & Sponsor
EPFL Quantum Hackathon
- 2nd Edition -
March 12 - 14, 2027
Registration will open soon!
About the Hackathon
Driven by a team of six EPFL students passionate about quantum tech, from low-level hardware to high-level algorithms, we’re on a mission to bring quantum computing to life. Join us for a fun weekend of hands-on building, learning, and tackling real-world challenges alongside brilliant peers, industry experts, and exciting prizes.
New to quantum? No problem at all. We welcome hackers from every background! Your curiosity and passion to learn are the only prerequisites.
Important: All participants must follow our event rules. Please review the EPFL Quantum Hackathon event rules.
Organizing Committee
Luca Zoppetti
MSc student in Physics
Eustache Lamort de Gail
MSc student in Physics
Francesca Fino
MSc student in Quantum Science and Engineering
Eleonora Giuliani
MSc student in Quantum Science and Engineering
Alessandro Garino
MSc student in Quantum Science and Engineering
Ken Zou
MSc student in Quantum Science and Engineering
Practical information
Tentative schedule
This schedule is tentative and may change. We will share the final schedule closer to the event.
Day 1 · Friday, March 12
- 11:00–13:00Reception & Lunch
- 13:30–15:00Lectures
(EPFL Professors) - 15:30–17:00Poster Session
(EPFL Researchers) - 17:15–19:15Hackathon Presentation & Challenge Teasers
- 19:15–20:15Dinner
- 23:59Team Formation Deadline
Day 2 · Saturday, March 13
- 09:00–10:00Breakfast
- 10:00–11:00Presentations with the details of the challenges
- 11:00–12:30Hacking
- 12:30–13:30Lunch
- 13:30–19:30Hacking
- 19:30–20:30Dinner
- 20:30 →Overnight Hacking
Day 3 · Sunday, March 14
- 09:00–10:00Breakfast
- 11:00Submission Deadline
- 11:30–13:30Solution Presentations
- 14:00–15:00Lunch
- 15:00–16:30Award Ceremony
Location & Travel
📍 Location & Access
- The hackathon will take place on the EPFL main campus in Lausanne.
- EPFL is accessible via the Lausanne Metro M1. The hackathon venue is a short walk from the EPFL station. The SwissTech Convention Center hotel is also within walking distance.
ℹ️ Logistics
- Meals and refreshments will be provided throughout the three days of the event.
- Participants may coordinate shared accommodation and find potential hosts in the WhatsApp group (Coming Soon).
- We will share more information about the logistics closer to the event.
2026 at a glance
Our first edition brought together a growing international quantum community at EPFL for a weekend of hacking, learning, and collaboration, from February 27 to March 1, 2026.
3days of immersion
3challenges
7Sponsors & Partners
200+applications
75Participants
The 2026 edition featured challenges from Alice & Bob, Quandela, and Quobly × AXA, supported by additional partners including qBraid, Zurich Instruments, and the Swiss Quantum Initiative. Teams worked alongside mentors and industry experts to develop innovative solutions spanning quantum algorithms, hardware, and applications.
Alice & Bob
The Alice & Bob challenge focused on developing quantum algorithms for quantum error correction. Participants were tasked with creating innovative solutions to improve the performance and reliability of quantum systems through advanced error correction techniques.
Quandela
The Quandela challenge focused on developing quantum algorithms for photonic quantum computing. Participants were tasked with creating innovative solutions to optimize quantum circuits and improve the performance of photonic quantum systems.
Quobly x AXA
The Quobly x AXA challenge focused on developing quantum algorithms for financial risk assessment. Teams were tasked with creating innovative solutions to optimize portfolio management using quantum computing techniques.
Ready for the next challenge? Join us for the EPFL Quantum Hackathon 2027!