International Competition ‘HackTheon Sejong International University Cybersecurity Competition’
The International Competition “HackTheon Sejong International University Cybersecurity Competition 2026″ is one of the most significant academic events in the field of cybersecurity, which will take place on July 9–10, 2026, in Sejong, South Korea, at the Government Sejong Convention Center.
The event is part of the larger HackTheon Sejong AI & Cybersecurity Conference initiative, bringing together specialists from around the world – including government representatives, industry leaders, researchers, and students.
The competition is in the form of a Jeopardy-style CTF (Capture The Flag), which involves solving tasks from various cybersecurity categories such as cryptography, vulnerability analysis, network security, and reverse engineering.
The competition proceeds in two stages. The preliminary round takes place online and runs from April 25, 2026. The top 40 teams will advance to the final, which will be held in Sejong on July 9.
University students from Poland and abroad (excluding doctoral students) are invited to participate. The competition is divided into three categories:
- Advanced (national and international),
- Beginner A (national),
- Beginner B (international)
The total prize pool is 32 million KRW in the Advanced category and 6 million KRW in the Beginner category. The best teams can win main prizes, distinctions, and awards for high rankings, which further increases the prestige of the event. Recruitment runs from March 23 to April 22, 2026. Finalists are provided with accommodation for the duration of the event. The competition is accompanied by an extensive conference program, including: an AI & Cybersecurity conference, IT and cybersecurity technology fairs, national and international seminars, research forums (e.g., space security, quantum cryptography), and an AI innovative ideas competition.
We warmly encourage participation!