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Headline: Quantum Computing Hailed as Boon for Engineers at Andhra Pradesh Tech Fest
SRIKAKULAM, October 21, 2025 – Visakhapatnam MP Sribharat inaugurated the Qiskit Fall Tech Fest-2025 at the Rajiv Gandhi University of Knowledge and Technologies (RGUKT)-Etcherla campus in Srikakulam district on Tuesday, highlighting the immense potential of quantum computing for aspiring engineers.
Sribharat emphasized that quantum computing technology presents significant job opportunities and promising career paths for young engineers. He stated the Andhra Pradesh government is actively promoting quantum computing and other emerging technologies to attract IT investment to Visakhapatnam and Amaravati.
The tech fest, sponsored in part by IBM, aims to identify and nurture talent among students. IBM Quantum Advisor L. Venkata Subramanyam noted that IBM is holding similar events at 55 universities worldwide.
RGUKT University Director K.V.G.D. Balaji expressed gratitude to IBM and the state government for bringing the national event to Etcherla, recognizing the hidden potential of the region’s youth. The Qiskit Fall Tech Fest will continue until November 27, featuring seminars, workshops, and paper presentations on various aspects of quantum computing and technology.