AI for Qiskit. Hackathon starter pack

Nov 5, 2025
Abstract
Technical presentation at the BasQ Qiskit Fall Fest 2025, a two-day quantum computing festival. This talk covers how AI can be applied to Qiskit development and quantum computing workflows, using the Qiskit Code Assistant and the AI-powered transpiler passes, providing participants with a comprehensive starter pack for the hackathon challenge.
Date
Nov 5, 2025 4:00 PM — 4:30 PM
Event
Location

Bilbao, Spain (Hybrid: In-person and Online)

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AI Qiskit Quantum Computing Hackathon
Juan Cruz-Benito
Authors
Juan Cruz-Benito (he/him)
Quantum+AI Manager

I research and develop AI-based systems to tackle complex problems in quantum computing and other relevant areas.

My work sits at the intersection of quantum computing, machine learning, and open source. I hold IBM Master Inventor status and have contributed to tools used by millions of developers worldwide.

I have a PhD in Computer Engineering from the University of Salamanca (2018), have authored 80+ publications, and received the 2019 SCIE-BBVA Award for best young researcher in Computer Science in Spain.