Artificial Intelligence is already transforming industries. The next disruptive leap is quantum computing. While full-scale applications are still developing, the time to start preparing is now — to raise your competitive advantage and expand your network of talents.

QEst Hack 2025 is Estonia’s first hackathon fully dedicated to learning about quantum computing and its future business potential. For three days, companies, professionals, mentors, and students will explore, experiment, and imagine what quantum could bring to their fields.

This is not about quick solutions — it’s about gaining the knowledge, mindset, and connections to be among the first in your industry to explore quantum opportunities.

Quantum computing is moving beyond hype toward real applications. Today, the first companies are already using quantum computers to find optimal solutions in just a few hours or days. With supercomputers, the same problems would take months or even years.

Not every company will benefit equally from quantum breakthroughs. The ones building in-house quantum expertise now will gain a decisive competitive advantage in the next 3–5 years. Do you want to be among them?

What to Expect

• Insights from leading quantum experts from Canada and Finland.
• Guided sessions to understand what quantum can (and cannot) do today.
• You will work in diverse teams where students, engineers, and business experts come together to formulate and explore solutions to real-world business challenges.
• A supportive environment to build knowledge, networks, and curiosity.

Along with new knowledge, exciting prizes await!

Who Should Join? We welcome quantum enthusiasts from Nordic and Baltic countries among students, graduates, professionals, and companies that want to begin exploring how quantum might shape their field in the future.

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Key Dates

• Kick-off Event (Online): 20 November 2025, 15:00–18:00
  Set expectations, meet your team, and start the journey.
• Hackathon Weekend: 3–5 December 2025, Tehnopol Science and Business Park, Tallinn
• Registration Deadline: 3 November 2025

QEst Hack is inspired and supported by the Quantum Institute of Sherbrooke (Canada), The city of Sherbrooke, IBM Finland, IQM, Hanken School of Economics and the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications of Estonia. Together, we are creating Estonia’s first platform to learn about quantum computing through collaboration between academia, industry, and students.

Take Your First Step Into Quantum

Whether you’re a student curious about the field, a professional eager to expand your skills, or a company exploring future opportunities —
QEst Hack 2025 is the place to begin your quantum journey.

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