Embassy of the Republic of Korea to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan

Sejong Special Self-Governing City will host the “2026 Hacktheon Sejong” International AI & Cybersecurity Competition and Conference as outlined below. We encourage all interested participants to apply.

🏆 Competition Overview

- Competition Name : 2026 Hacktheon Sejong International University Student Cybersecurity Competition

- Eligibility : Undergraduate students from Korea and abroad (Graduate students are not eligible)

- Competition Categories : Advanced (Domestic & International)

Beginner A (Domestic)

Beginner B (International)

※ For detailed eligibility and requirements, please refer to the official website: https://hacktheon.org

- Application Period :

March 23, 2026 (Mon) – April 22, 2026 (Wed)

📅 Competition Schedule

- Preliminary Round: April 25, 2026 (Sat), 10:00–17:00 / Online

※ 40 teams will advance to the finals

(Advanced: 20 teams, Beginner A: 10 teams, Beginner B: 10 teams)

- Final Round: July 9, 2026 (Thu), 10:00–16:00 / Government Sejong Convention Center

※ Accommodation (hotel) will be provided for finalists

- Awards Ceremony :

July 10, 2026 (Fri), 10:00 / Government Sejong Convention Center