@Hack 2026

WELCOME TO - Presented by Interac

@Hack (AtHack) is an annual cybersecurity CTF competition taking place at Concordia University, brought to you by TECHNATION and Hexploit Alliance. This is an in-person event open to post-secondary students across Canada. Both beginner and experienced hackers are welcome. Registration deadline is Feburary 8, 2026 - but spots are limited!

Challenge Details

Students will compete in teams to take on a series of cybersecurity-related challenges, ranging from hacking to AI to reverse engineering. The competition is in capture-the-flag (CTF) format. The top teams will win cash prizes!

The event spans 1.5 days over March 7-8, 2026.

After Registration - Confirmation

Once registration closes in February, all participants will receive an email asking you to confirm that you can still attend @Hack. This is an important step, so please keep an eye out for this email.

Discord

Jump into the @Hack Discord to get ready for the big weekend! You can link up with teammates, get advice from previous participants, or just chat with fellow hackers. Join the Discord at the link on the @Hack website.

Teams

Although you will compete in teams of 2-4, each participant will register as an individual. If you have teammates in mind, make sure they also register on this page.

If you don't have a team, you can link up with other individuals over the @Hack Discord.

How to Hack Workshop

A "How to Hack: Beginners Workshop" will be hosted on January 20 at Concordia for attendees to learn how a CTF competition works and get tips from the challenge developers. Register here to attend the workshop!

Questions?

Email aW5mbyB8IGF0aGFja2N0ZiAhIGNvbQ== with any questions for the challenge organizers.

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