Qiskit & Qubits: A Hands-On Intro to Quantum Computing with Python

Quantum computing might sound like science fiction or an advanced physics course—but it doesn’t have to be. With open-source tools like Qiskit, Python developers can now simulate and run quantum programs without needing a PhD in physics.

This talk is a beginner-friendly introduction to quantum computing from a practical programming perspective. We'll start by briefly demystifying core quantum concepts such as superposition, entanglement, and measurement, using analogies any programmer can grasp. Then, we'll dive into code using Qiskit, IBM’s quantum SDK for Python.

We'll build a simple quantum circuit step-by-step, simulate its behavior (e.g., Bell State or quantum coin flip), and run it on a real quantum backend. You’ll walk away understanding how to think quantumly—and how to apply it to real-world problems like cryptography, optimization, and AI.

You’ll walk away understanding not only how quantum computing works but how to begin applying it—no prior knowledge of quantum mechanics required—just Python.