Upcoming Events
POSTPONED: Quantum/Light Undergraduate Innovation Symposium of Toronto (QLUIST)
The Quantum/Light Undergraduate Innovation Symposium of Toronto (QLUIST) is a one-day celebration of undergraduate research in quantum science and optics from across Ontario. Hosted by the University of Toronto Quantum Computing Club (UTQC) in partnership with the University of Toronto SPIE/Optica Student Chapter, QLUIST brings together students, researchers, and professionals from academia and industry for a day of learning, sharing, and connection.
Whether you are excited to present your work, explore new ideas, or meet others passionate about quantum and light-based technologies, QLUIST offers a welcoming and collaborative environment.
👥 Who?
Undergraduate students, emerging researchers, and academic and industry professionals interested in quantum science and optics.
🔬 What?
A one-day symposium featuring undergraduate research presentations, networking, and engagement with experts in the field.
📍 Where?
Bahen Centre for Information Technology
University of Toronto, St. George Campus
40 St George St. Toronto, ON M5S 2E4
📅 When?
Saturday, January 24
Interested in presenting? Register here:
https://forms.gle/SX2WwVZ9XS8642A3A
Interested in sponsoring QLUIST or learning more about partnership opportunities?
Please contact quantum.uoft@gmail.com.
Ongoing Events
Thursdays, 6PM: qLearn, an Introductory Quantum Computing Lecture/Seminar Series
Join us every Thursday for a dive into various concepts in the field of quantum computing. Past lecture content can be found here.
Location may vary. Join our Discord server and follow us on Instagram for the most up-to-date information.
Past Events
Wednesday Oct 8, 2025: University of Toronto Qiskit Fall Fest
In partnership with IBM Quantum, the Qiskit Fall Fest is the University of Toronto’s premier quantum computing-focused hackathon. Allowing for students to gain hands-on experience with programming and experimenting with real quantum hardware (courtesy of IBM Quantum), participants were able to create their own quantum communications protocols, explore molecular structure simulation, and learn the basics of quantum information science.
Congratulations to our winners!
Main Challenge
1st Place Team:
Maforikan Amoussou, Jenny Moore, and Aditya Rao
2nd Place Team:
Youssef Rachad
3rd Place Team:
Peilin Perry Xu, Haolin Harry Xu, Jeffrey Hu, and Xinyang Wang
Advanced Challenge Winners
Maforikan Amoussou, Jenny Moore, and Aditya Rao