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IBM Launches Qiskit Global Summer School 2026
IBM opens registration for Qiskit Global Summer School 2026, a free virtual program running 13–24 July 2026, offering quantum computing skills through lectures, labs, and expert Q&As.
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IBM has opened registration for the Qiskit Global Summer School 2026, a free, virtual program designed to teach quantum computing skills through a combination of lectures, labs, and live Q&As with IBM Quantum experts. The two-week event will take place from 13 to 24 July 2026 and is structured to accommodate a range of experience levels, from beginners to advanced users. The program includes recorded content, interactive labs, and a global Discord community for participants. New features for 2026 include a beginners-only track, updated scoring requirements, and optional professional development workshops. The curriculum emphasizes hands-on programming experience and real-world applications, with participants learning directly from IBM Quantum researchers and engineers. The program is fully virtual, allowing participants to learn at their own pace using the resources that best suit their needs. *Source: [ibm](https://research.ibm.com/blog/qiskit-summer-school-2026)*
Key points
- IBM announced the Qiskit Global Summer School 2026, a free, virtual program running 13–24 July 2026.
- The program includes recorded content, interactive labs, and a global Discord community for participants.
- A beginners-only track was introduced to better support those with no prior Qiskit experience.
- Participants must watch 80% of all core IBM Quantum lectures to qualify for Participation Certificates or Badges.
- New optional professional development workshops cover topics such as reading quantum papers and networking best practices.
- The curriculum emphasizes hands-on programming experience and real-world applications.
- IBM Quantum researchers and engineers will directly teach participants during the program.