9 themed spaces, 1 event
October 30 and 31, 9 AM to 6 PM
Unless the village says otherwise.
Villages are free for Hackfest ticket holders.
Register for HackfestHackfest villages are FREE and interactive spaces run by passionate experts. Each village offers a unique experience: demos, hands-on workshops, talks, and challenges. Come explore, learn, and connect with the community.
Lock picking workshop, CTF and lockpicking competition, open to all skill levels. Come test your hands-on abilities.
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Presentations & live social engineering contest: vishing, pretexting and OSINT against real targets.
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Cybersecurity introduction for young people aged 7 to 17. Age-appropriate activities guided by mentors.
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Ham radio demos, RF communications and SDR. A world of frequencies to explore.
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Live network operations centre. Real-time monitoring, analysis and incident response.
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Meet employers, discover cybersecurity careers and take your professional development further.
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Presented by Phoenix Contact. Industrial (ICS/OT) cybersecurity, hands-on demos with real equipment, and a King of the Hill CTF.
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Discover innovative cybersecurity startups. Product demos and meetings with founders.
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Live recordings with La French Connection, Go Pyrate podcast, Maeve Security Podcast, Cyber Citoyen, GoCast, and more to come.
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The Social Engineering Village hosts a live contest where participants attempt to extract sensitive information from real companies via phone (vishing) using OSINT (Open Source Intelligence). Rounds take place before a live audience in a soundproof booth. Participants are judged on preparation, technique, and results. One of the most captivating events at Hackfest.
More information will be available soon.
The Ham Radio Village opens the doors to the fascinating world of radio communications. Discover software-defined radio (SDR), RF protocols, satellite reception and much more. Licensed operators are on site to demonstrate the possibilities offered by amateur radio and answer your questions about this often overlooked aspect of communications security.
More information will be available soon.
The Hackfest NOC (Network Operations Center), operated by Palo Alto Networks, monitors the entire event network infrastructure in real time. Come watch security teams in action: incident management, traffic analysis, intrusion detection and attack response. A rare opportunity to experience defensive security operations first-hand.
More information will be available soon.
Hack Your Career is the village dedicated to professional development in cybersecurity. Meet recruiters and industry professionals, join roundtables on career paths, and discover the opportunities available to you. Whether you’re a student or changing careers, this village is your launchpad into cybersecurity.
More information will be available soon.
The Startups & Education Showcase is the space reserved for innovative young companies in cybersecurity and schools with cybersecurity education programs. Come discover tomorrow’s solutions, meet founders and learn about the latest trends in the sector. An excellent place to spot emerging technologies and build connections with Quebec’s cybersecurity entrepreneurial ecosystem.
More information will be available soon.
Somewhere on hackfest.ca, a machine is waiting. Nobody is going to tell you where: that's rather the point. Solve it and walk away with a discount.
Happy hunting!
