OCTOBER 10TH, 2026 • 10AM – 6PM
Quantum Pathways & Verification
Join this event by Quantum Computing at Berkeley, IBM Quantum, and Berkeley Gateway Accelerator. Build, learn, and network.
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Overview
How do researchers build confidence in their results as quantum computations become difficult to verify classically? We are hosting a panel and hackathon themed around what goes on behind and beyond Qiskit. We will be working with hardware limitations, mitigating errors, and assessing whether computational results are trustworthy and useful. The panel discussion will connect the technical decisions behind quantum experiments with broader questions about applications, quantum advantage, and the skills students need to contribute to the quantum computing industry.
IBM Santa Clara
Panel, mixer & challenge track
Qiskit
Quantum SDK & runtime primitives
Hackathon
Collegiate quantum challenges
Networking
Direct mentorship & social hour
Featured Collaboration
A panel discussion with members of the IBM Santa Clara team covering quantum computing industry developments, research horizons, and career pathways in quantum.
An informal social hour for attendees and hackathon participants to meet, chat, and connect directly with engineers and researchers from IBM.
A dedicated hackathon challenge track provided by the IBM Santa Clara team, featuring technical guidance and hands-on mentoring.
Program Overview
Breakfast
Breakfast (coffee and pastries) are served
Panel Talk
Speakers from IBM, additional speakers from UC Berkeley
Social Mixer + Lunch
Lunch and opportunities to mingle with the speakers and fellow participants
Hackathon
Challenge tracks will be provided, featuring technical guidance and hands-on mentoring
Closing Reception
Judges select top hacker, announcement + awards
Staff Research Scientist, IBM Quantum
Quantum Developer Advocate, IBM Quantum
Dr. Brad Mitchell is a Staff Research Scientist at IBM Quantum, where he focuses on demonstrating and extending the capabilities of the IBM's Quantum Computers, using methods like error mitigation. Brad completed his PhD at UC Berkeley in Prof. Irfan Siddiqi's group, where he implemented novel entangling interactions between superconducting qubits.
Dr. Soyoung Shin (Sophy) is a Quantum Developer Advocate at IBM Quantum who develops educational content and hands-on learning experiences for students and researchers. In addition to her work in quantum computing, she serves as an APS Career Mentoring Fellow, helping students and early-career professionals navigate their career paths in science and technology.
Registration
Registration opens Monday, September 17th!