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Quantum technology is considered a key emerging technology, closely related to the future development of information processing, communication security, and high-performance computing. To help high school students understand quantum computing and its applications as early as possible, the Foxconn Education Foundation, in collaboration with the Quantum Information Center of Chung Yuan Christian University and the National Taiwan University- IBM Quantum Computing Center, launched the five-day " 2026 High School Quantum Computing Summer Camp" today. The camp will guide high school students from qubits, quantum entanglement, and quantum algorithms to hands-on practice on the IBM Quantum platform, gradually leading them into the world of quantum technology.
The Hon Hai Education Foundation has been holding a summer quantum camp for high school students every year since 2020 , and this year marks its seventh year. Over the years, the foundation has continuously connected quantum education resources at the university and research levels and transformed them into learning content that high school students can understand and participate in. The aim is to lower the learning threshold for quantum technology, so that students can not only hear about quantum technology, but also build a preliminary understanding of quantum computing and future technological applications through courses and hands-on activities.
This year's course highlights "High School Students Can Also Write Quantum Programs," and is conducted in a parallel format of in-person and online learning. Through different participation methods, it expands the opportunities for students from different regions to access quantum technology. The course is completely free and includes lunch. In addition, in-person participants will receive two books, "Introduction to Quantum Technology" and "Otaku Alliance - Quantum Crisis," to help them gradually move from basic concepts to practical operation during the five-day intensive course.
The five-day course covers an introduction to quantum computing, the latest developments in quantum computers, the fundamentals of classical mechanics and modern physics, an introduction to quantum computer hardware and software, and the differences between quantum and classical computing. The course will also guide students through an initial experience using IBM systems to write quantum circuits, understand concepts such as two qubits and entangled states , and transform abstract quantum knowledge into a hands-on and discussion-based learning experience.
Wang Yonghe, CEO of the Foxconn Education Foundation, stated that the quantum realm is relatively abstract for high school students, making it crucial to open the door to understanding it for them as early as possible. Feedback from past camp participants shows that the quantum camp not only introduced students to emerging technologies but also inspired them to rethink their future learning paths. One student mentioned that after participating in the camp, they began to seriously consider pursuing a career in quantum, physics, or information technology in university. The Foxconn Education Foundation hopes that through year-round promotion of quantum education, it can open the first door to exploring quantum technology for high school students, giving more young people the opportunity to become participants and promoters of future technology.
