The session will introduce qubits and the IBM Qiskit platform for simulating qubit behavior. We’ll begin with a 10-minute overview, followed by hands-on exploration where participants can experiment with basic qubit operations. From there, we’ll move into an application in quantum encryption: starting with bitmask-based encryption, then demonstrating how qubits can be used to exchange bitmask keys securely. Students will then have an opportunity to write their own code to implement qubit-based key exchange. The format will be approximately 25% lecture and 75% hands-on activity.