Qiskit Camp Asia 2019 | We Won! | Quantum Hackathon Tips

From November 18–20th, 2019, 170 physicists, computer scientists, and quantum computing enthusiasts gathered in Hoshino Resort Yatsugatake in Japan for Qiskit Camp Asia 2019. After 24 hours of coding, writing, and great food, we designed and implemented a pulse programming language for Qiskit!

And we won!

It was an amazing experience! This is my second Qiskit Camp and every time it just gets bigger, better, more fun, and more impactful.

Qiskit Camp Asia

Every Qiskit Camp, the structure changes a bit, so this experience might not be entirely the same as the next camps. However, these tips below should give you some idea of what to expect. Feel free to comment with any other questions!

Choosing a project

Pick a project you’re excited about. Don’t pick a project just because you think it’s going to win. I’ve been drawn to more open ended projects in the hackathons, and that gave us some freedom with our final product and adapt it based on the skillsets on the team. It’s ok if you don’t have a project idea, because every Qiskit Camp starts out with a pitch session and team formation. There are plenty of projects looking for team members!