Vienna International Ethical Hacking Boot Camp

4th Edition - 2026

What is the Bootcamp?

From July 2–5, 2026, TU Wien will host the fourth edition of the International Ethical Hacking Bootcamp — an intensive, practice-oriented training event focused on cybersecurity fundamentals, ethical hacking techniques, and real-world attack scenarios. Designed for students, young professionals, and cybersecurity enthusiasts, the program offers hands-on experience in areas such as penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, and defensive strategies.

Around 150 participants are expected, including national teams from Austria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Kosovo, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Serbia, Germany, Switzerland, and Italy.

Led by a distinguished lineup of international experts—including sessions on hardware hacking, reverse engineering, mobile and web security, and digital forensics—the event fosters joint learning, practical skill development, and cross-border networking. A Capture The Flag (CTF) exercise on the second day will emphasize collaborative problem-solving over competition.

The bootcamp continues to strengthen Vienna’s role as a hub for cybersecurity training, research, and international collaboration.

Program Overview

Day 0 - Thursday, 2nd July

18:00: come2gether - Stöckl im Park

Day 1 - Friday, 3rd July

09:45 - 18:00: Workshops @ Kuppelsaal
18:00: Dinner @ Campus Bräu

Day 2 - Saturday, 4th July

09:30 - 18:00: CTF @ Kuppelsaal
18:00: Dinner @ Restaurant Kugeltanz

Day 3 - Sunday, 5th July

10:00 - 17:15: Workshops @ Kuppelsaal

Participants

Workshops

TBD - More information coming soon

Logistics

The hotel is located 3mins from the train station.
Check-In: 2nd July - 15:00
Check-Out: 5th July - 12:00
Training and CTF will take place at TU Wien, which is 17min from the train station to Karlsplatz with the metro or 26min walking (see on maps). Enter the main TU Wien building through the main entrance and follow signs for "Kuppelsaal".

Organizing Team

The International Hacking Bootcamp Vienna 2026 is organized by the TU Wien Cybersecurity Center in partnership with Cybersecurity Austria (CSA).
Joe Pichlmayer
CEO @ IKARUS
Founder of ACSC
Manuel Reinsperger
(aka neverbolt)
Busy @ EC
Coach Team AT
Marco Squarcina
(aka lavish)
Scientist @ TU Wien
Coach Team AT
Special thanks to:
Marco Squarcina (ctf)
Manuel Reinsperger (ctf,website)
Dominik Apel (website)

With support from

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