EPFL Quantum Hackathon

About the Hackathon

We’re a team of EPFL students passionate about quantum science, from algorithms to hardware.
Join us for a fun weekend of building, learning, and tackling cool quantum challenges alongside brilliant, like-minded people (and possibly winning some cool prizes!). We welcome participants from all backgrounds. New to quantum? No problem. Your curiosity is enough, come hack with us!

Challenges (Coming Soon)

Schedule

Day 1 · Friday, 27 February

11:00–13:00 Reception & Lunch
13:30–15:00 Lectures
(EPFL Professors)
15:30–17:00 Poster Session
(EPFL Researchers)
17:15–19:15 Hackathon Presentation & Challenge Teasers
19:15–20:15 Dinner
23:59 Team Formation Deadline

Day 2 · Saturday, 28 February

09:00–10:00 Breakfast
10:00–11:00 Presentations with the details of the challenges
11:00–12:30 Hacking
12:30–13:30 Lunch
13:30–19:30 Hacking
19:30–20:30 Dinner
20:30 → Overnight Hacking

Day 3 · Sunday, 1 March

09:00–10:00 Breakfast
11:00 Submission Deadline
11:30–13:30 Solution Presentations
14:00–15:00 Lunch
15:00–16:30 Award Ceremony

Practical Information

Location & Access

The hackathon will take place at EPFL, BC building.

EPFL is accessible via the Lausanne Metro M1.

From Renens train station, take the M1 towards Lausanne-Flon and exit at EPFL. The campus and hackathon venue are a short walk from the station.

The SwissTech Convention Center hotel is within walking distance.

Logistics

For participants who come from outside of Switzerland, we can consider reimbursing up to 50% of your travel costs to Lausanne, with a maximum reimbursement of 200 EUR.
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).

Organizing Committee

EPFL Center for Quantum Science and Engineering (QSE)

Co-organizer and sponsor

Douaa Salah

MSc student in Quantum Science and Engineering
Vice-President of QET student association