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Qiskit Fall Fest 2026: Malaysia

A five-campus learning series connecting students, researchers and regional communities through quantum computing — from first principles to research and real-world formulation.

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Overarching question

How can we collectively build the capacity needed to sustain the long-term advancement of the quantum science and technology ecosystem?

Qiskit Fall Fest is a global series of community-led quantum-computing events, hosted primarily on university campuses and organised by local leaders. Through workshops, coding challenges and hackathons, research talks, panels and networking, it creates opportunities for students, educators and researchers to learn, build and connect. The 2026 edition celebrates ten years of quantum computing on the cloud.

Organising Qiskit Fall Fest 2026: Malaysia turns this question into collective action: local organisers use a global platform and shared resources to expand access to quantum education, build leadership, connect institutions and communities, and develop the durable regional capacity needed for the ecosystem to grow.

About Qiskit Fall Fest 2026

Southeast Asia Quantum Ecosystem

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Klang Valley

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Qiskit Fall Fest 2026: Malaysia

Monash University Malaysia

Seminar Room 6214, School of Business

Universiti Malaya

iCube, Faculty of Science

Universiti Sains Malaysia

Computer Lab, School of Physics

Qiskit Fall Fest 2026 in Southeast Asia

About the initiative

Capacity, built collectively.

The festival brings together students, community groups, universities and regional partners to expand quantum-science education and collaboration in Malaysia.

01

Expand access to quantum learning opportunities across levels and locations.

02

Strengthen collaboration among grassroots communities, universities and regional partners.

03

Connect quantum computing foundations with research questions and real-world applications.

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Campus event

Monash University Malaysia

2 October 2026

Venue

Seminar Room 6214, School of Business

Online participation

Join the Zoom room
Meeting ID
820 2541 0062
Passcode
158674
02

Campus event

Universiti Malaya

5 October 2026

Venue

iCube, Faculty of Science

Online participation

Join the Zoom room
Meeting ID
864 2928 2787
Passcode
682886
03

Campus event

Universiti Sains Malaysia

23 October 2026

Venue

Computer Lab, School of Physics

Online participation

Join the Zoom room
Meeting ID
884 0974 3085
Passcode
555319
04

Campus event

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

24 October 2026

UTM event website
Venue

T02, Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

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Campus event

Asia Pacific University

7–9 October 2026

APU event website
Venue

Technology Park Malaysia (TPM), Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur

Scientific programme

Eight connected areas of inquiry.

The programme connects foundational theory, current research and applied case studies across computing, biology, finance and emerging quantum technologies.

01

Introduction to Quantum Computing

Qubits, superposition, entanglement, circuits and measurement as the foundations of quantum computation.

02

Quantum Startups

From research to viable ventures: use-case validation, business models, intellectual property and pathways to commercialisation.

03

Financial Contagion

Network propagation and quantum-ready approaches to connected risk.

04

Quantum Reservoir Computing

Evolving dynamical systems that transform temporal information.

05

Quantum Biology

Organic complexity viewed through restrained quantum and information motifs.

06

Quantum Error Correction

Redundancy, stabiliser measurements and the recovery of fragile quantum information.

07

Quantum Diplomacy

Bridges between institutions, disciplines and regional communities.

08

Quantum Gravity

Curvature, discrete geometry and questions at the foundations of spacetime.

Programme schedule

Five campuses

Current campus schedule

Monash University Malaysia

Date
2 October 2026
Venue
Seminar Room 6214, School of Business

Online participation

Join the Zoom room
Meeting ID
820 2541 0062
Passcode
158674

Campus programme

Technical session
From Ripples to Crises: The Butterfly Effect in Financial Markets

Xu Zi Yu · Choong Pak Shen

Technical session
Memories of the Ocean: Learning the Dynamics of Marine Heatwaves

Tee Hui En · Choong Pak Shen

Committee members

The team delivering the programme.

Committee members coordinate programme development, teaching and local delivery across the participating universities.

Monash University Malaysia committee

12 portraits · 12 members
Portrait of Olu Chamathka Heiyanthuduwa

Committee member

Olu Chamathka Heiyanthuduwa

Portrait of Albert Chao Zhen Hao

Committee member

Albert Chao Zhen Hao

Portrait of Tee Hui En

Committee member

Tee Hui En

Short bio

I am a final-year physics undergraduate at Universiti Malaya, with interests in quantum physics, gravity, and fundamental physics. I serve as Chief Strategy Officer of Quantum Wings, where I contribute to quantum education initiatives for high school students. I have also served on the organising committees of quantum initiatives including Qiskit Fall Fest Malaysia 2025, ASEAN Quantum Summit 2025, and Quantum Fall Fest Singapore 2025. I placed third at SEA Quantathon 2025 and returned as a mentor for SEA Quantathon 2026.

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Universiti Malaya committee

9 portraits · 10 members
Portrait of Vannajan Sanghiran Lee

Committee member

Vannajan Sanghiran Lee

Short bio

Head, UMQiST, Universiti Malaya. Expert in computational chemistry, molecular modelling and simulation, AI/ML and quantum-enabled molecular design, with applications in drug discovery, precision healthcare and advanced materials. Recipient of the 2023 UNESCO Woman of Influence in Science & Technology Award and selected among the Quantum 100 by the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ 2025).

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Portrait of Jirawat Tangpanitanon

Committee member

Jirawat Tangpanitanon

Short bio

CEO and Co-founder of the Quantum Technology Foundation Thailand (QTFT) and a researcher in quantum technology. He holds a PhD in Physics from NUS and an MSc from Cambridge. His research includes quantum simulation, quantum many-body systems and quantum computing, with recent work extending to practical quantum optimization for energy and industry applications. He received Google’s Quantum Innovations Award in 2018 for work related to quantum-computer spectroscopy, published in Science.

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Portrait of Peng Weng Kung

Committee member

Peng Weng Kung

Short bio

Professor at Osaka University, affiliated with the Center for Quantum Information and Quantum Biology. His research focuses on quantum bioengineering, complexity in biological systems and AI-driven precision medicine, integrating quantum information, data science, molecular and biological analysis and advanced sensing. His work includes AI-enabled precision medicine, NMR-based molecular fingerprinting and high-throughput biological and food phenotyping.

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Portrait of Nicholas Tan Jia Joo

Committee member

Nicholas Tan Jia Joo

Short bio

I am a semester 3 physics undergraduate at Universiti Malaya with a 4.00 CGPA. Driven by renewable energy solutions, I apply practical expertise in UV-Vis spectroscopy, micro-fabrication, and Python data modeling to my laboratory research. Outside of my academic pursuits, I actively contribute to my community as a private tutor and volunteer, and I am currently advancing my multilingual skills by learning German.

Portrait of Tee Hui En

Committee member

Tee Hui En

Short bio

I am a final-year physics undergraduate at Universiti Malaya, with interests in quantum physics, gravity, and fundamental physics. I serve as Chief Strategy Officer of Quantum Wings, where I contribute to quantum education initiatives for high school students. I have also served on the organising committees of quantum initiatives including Qiskit Fall Fest Malaysia 2025, ASEAN Quantum Summit 2025, and Quantum Fall Fest Singapore 2025. I placed third at SEA Quantathon 2025 and returned as a mentor for SEA Quantathon 2026.

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Portrait of Adam Johan

Committee member

Adam Johan

Short bio

I am a third-year physics undergraduate at Universiti Malaya, having an interest in particle physics, both experimental and theoretical. I was a director for Eyes On The Sky, a stargazing event under Persatuan Fizik Universiti Malaya, collaborating with Infinite Sky Society and Astronomy Club IIUM. Currently, I am actively advancing my programming skills by learning ROOT, a software framework built by CERN for data analysis and archival storage.

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Committee member

Kumutha Kannan

Universiti Malaya

Universiti Sains Malaysia committee

9 portraits · 9 members
Portrait of Emily Low Yi Xuan

Committee member

Emily Low Yi Xuan

Short bio

Currently a second-year Physics undergraduate at Universiti Sains Malaysia, driven by a curiosity about the largest and smallest scales of nature. Academic interests primarily encompass Astronomy and Astrophysics and Quantum Physics, alongside a strong interest in AI engineering and its applications in science and technology. In 2026, awarded the Top Talent Award at the Asian Astronomy and Astrophysics Olympiad in recognition of demonstrated aptitude and strong interest in Astronomy and Astrophysics. Future academic pursuits aim to explore the intersection of fundamental physics, computational science, and emerging AI technologies.

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Portrait of Chan Shang Lin

Committee member

Chan Shang Lin

Participation

Join the Malaysian quantum community.

The programme welcomes students, researchers, educators and participants who are curious about quantum science and technology.

Registration

Registration is open.

Reserve your place through the official registration form and follow the event on Instagram for programme updates.

Organisers & partners

A platform built across institutions and communities.

The festival connects five Malaysian campuses with regional universities and quantum, education and community organisations.

Participating universities

Universiti Sains Malaysia logo

Universiti Sains Malaysia

Monash University logo

Monash University Malaysia

Universiti Malaya logo

Universiti Malaya

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia logo

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

Suranaree University of Technology logo

Suranaree University of Technology

Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember logo

Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember

Asia Pacific University logo

Asia Pacific University

Supporting organisations

IBM Quantum logo

IBM Quantum

MOSAIC logo

Movement for Open Science Access and Inclusive Communities (MOSAIC)

Malaysia Quantum Information Initiative logo

Malaysia Quantum Information Initiative (MyQI)

Quantum Wings logo

Quantum Wings

Monash Analytics Club logo

Monash Analytics Club

Center of Excellence Quantum Information Science and Technology logo

Center of Excellence Quantum Information Science and Technology (CoE QIST)

QTRic logo

Quantum Technology Research initiative consortium (QTRic)

Quantum Technology Foundation Thailand logo

QTFT

BRIN-Q logo

BRIN-Q

SEA Quantum Network logo

SEA Quantum Network

View local organising committees31 listed committee roles

Monash University Malaysia

  1. Choong Pak Shen
  2. Cheong Zheng Nam
  3. Chathya Attanayake
  4. Nethaya Attanayake
  5. Aereon Kaung Myat Sanda
  6. Olu Chamathka Heiyanthuduwa
  7. Albert Chao Zhen Hao
  8. Chang Juan Jue
  9. Ee Gwen Ching
  10. Tan Chun Loong
  11. Xu Zi Yu
  12. Tee Hui En

Universiti Malaya

  1. Vannajan Sanghiran Lee
  2. Jirawat Tangpanitanon
  3. Sippanat Achavananthadith
  4. Peng Weng Kung
  5. Nicholas Tan Jia Joo
  6. Tee Hui En
  7. Xu Zi Yu
  8. Leong Ye Xian
  9. Adam Johan
  10. Kumutha Kannan

Universiti Sains Malaysia

  1. Takshayani Nanthakumar
  2. Wan Mohamad Husni Wan Mokhtar
  3. Ambrose Ting Jung Loong
  4. Emily Low Yi Xuan
  5. Shanmathi A/P Ananthan
  6. Chan Shang Lin
  7. Lai Jian Hou
  8. Leong Ye Xian
  9. Choong Pak Shen

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