# Event Details

- **Event Name**: HardHaQ '26
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 07 Nov, 2026 at 09:30 am – Sat, 07 Nov, 2026 at 05:30 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Are you an undergraduate student interested in quantum technologies? Join HardHaQ, a weeklong hackathon dedicated to quantum hardware!About this EventHardHaQ is a one-week hybrid hackathon that gives undergraduate students across North America the opportunity to engage with industry-grade quantum hardware and challenges. Designed to simulate real-world settings, the event encourages participants to dive deep into the physical layer of quantum systems - interfacing with real devices, simulating architectures, and solving complex hardware problems. Unlike most quantum competitions, HardHaQ focuses specifically on hardware, offering a rare chance for students to gain hands-on experience with the tools, systems, and thinking that drive today’s quantum technologies.The event kicks off with an asynchronous week of virtual sponsor-led workshops and lectures, equipping students with the foundational knowledge needed to tackle the upcoming challenges. During the week, participants work asynchronously on sponsor-provided problems, allowing them to collaborate and innovate at their own pace. The experience culminates at an inperson weekend where sponsors can engage directly through workshops, lectures, panel discussions, and more, hosted at Canada’s illustrious McMaster University.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hamilton/hardhaq-26/100002000903314677
- **Event Categories**: fitness, Contests, Workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 8 hours
  - Location: Michael G. DeGroote Centre for Learning and Discovery
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 8, max: 20, currency: CAD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Hamilton
- **state**: ON
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: Michael G. DeGroote Centre for Learning and Discovery
- **lat**: 43.2610324
- **long**: -79.9168325
- **full address**: Michael G. DeGroote Centre for Learning and Discovery, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, Canada

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is HardHaQ '26 being held?
  - **A:** HardHaQ '26 takes place on Sat, 07 Nov, 2026 at 09:30 am to Sat, 07 Nov, 2026 at 05:30 pm at Michael G. DeGroote Centre for Learning and Discovery, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, Canada.
- **Q**: Who is organizing HardHaQ '26?
  - **A:** HardHaQ '26 is organized by McMaster Quantum Club.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** HardHaQ '26 is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Hamilton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If HardHaQ '26 sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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