#HackTheCore

24h Cybersecurity & AI Battle

Build, defend, and present a real project with mentors, experts, and a jury.

Event Kick-off

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Key Dates

15 Oct 26

Finalist announcement
Selected teams will be invited to the on-site hackathon.

27 Oct 26

Hackathon day 1
Opening, build sprint, mentor sessions, and project development.

28 Oct 26

Hackathon day 2
Pitching, demos, jury feedback, and prizes.

Challenge Tracks

Teams will develop practical solutions around offensive security, defensive AI, privacy, and automation. The emphasis is on building and presenting a project, not a flag hunt.

Web Security AI Defense Reverse Engineering Threat Hunting Forensics OSINT

Complete the online form to secure your place before the list closes.

Hackathon Registration

Rules & Participation

• Teams are encouraged; solo participation is allowed if the project scope remains realistic.
• Final team size: 1 to 5 members.
• Every submission must include a short live demo and a concise technical write-up.
• Work must be original and suitable for public presentation.
• Mentors can advise, but teams must build the final solution themselves.

Prizes

1st Prize

Trophy, sponsor gifts, and featured demo slot.

2nd Prize

Medals, sponsor gifts, and mentoring follow-up.

3rd Prize

Certificates, gifts, and post-event visibility.

Hackathon Jury

Dr. Amina El Fassi

Cybersecurity Researcher

Specializes in applied cryptography and secure systems design.

Youssef Benali

AI Security Lead

Focuses on AI red teaming, model safety, and threat analysis.

Sara Bennis

Industry Innovation Advisor

Brings product strategy, presentation, and startup evaluation experience.

Hackathon Schedule

Time	Activity
09:00	Opening, rules briefing, and team setup
10:00	Build sprint begins
12:00	Mentor clinics and workshops
18:00	Midpoint check-in
23:00	Final push
09:00 (Oct 28)	Demo preparation and jury pitches