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Hackfest is a cybersecurity and hacking conference held every fall in Québec City since 2009. Bilingual and community-driven, it brings together talks, trainings, CTF competitions, themed villages and POLAR. The 18th edition takes place October 29 to 31, 2026 at the Québec City Convention Centre.
Hackfest is an annual cybersecurity and hacking conference held in Québec City since 2009. Organized by Hackfest Communication inc. and a team of volunteers, its 18th edition takes place October 29 to 31, 2026 at the Québec City Convention Centre. Canada's largest hacking event brings together students, professionals and enthusiasts around talks in French and English, trainings, CTF competitions, themed villages and POLAR, its symposium for security managers. The spirit: a DEF CON of the North, smaller and friendlier.
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