Webfest 2024 - An explorative hackathon about quantum computing and education

2024 CERN Webfest - Event Details Overview Welcome to the 2024 CERN Webfest, a collaborative hackathon designed to inspire innovation and creativity in the world of frontier technologies. This year, we are excited to bring together brilliant minds from around the globe to tackle some of the most challenging problems in quantum computing, cryptography, and simulation. Whether you are attending in person or virtually, this Webfest promises to be a stimulating experience full of cutting-edge projects and collaborative learning. Event Format The 2024 CERN Webfest will take place both in person at CERN and virtually, allowing participants from all over the world to join. Teams will be composed of 5 hackers collaborating on one of four exciting challenge tracks. At the end of the competition, our panel of esteemed judges will evaluate each team's project, and the best project within each challenge track will be recognized. Prize The winning team from the top challenge track will be awarded a $500 prize, generously provided by the NISQ Quantum Computing Grant. This prize aims to support further research and development.