As part of Sejong City's initiative to foster cybersecurity talent among university students, Sejong city annually hosts the "Hacktheon Sejong International Collegiate Cyber Security Competition."
This year, the event will be held under the theme "2025 Hacktheon Sejong Cyber Security Conference" and will feature the following programs:
1. International Collegiate Cyber Security Competition
Application Period: March 17 – April 22
Preliminary Round: Saturday, April 26 (Online)
Final Round: Thursday, July 10
Awards Ceremony: Friday, July 11
Total Prize Pool: 38,000,000 KRW (7 Advanced teams & 7 Beginner teams)
2. Cyber Security Conference
Policy and technical sessions on AI, cybersecurity, quantum security, and more
3. ICT Company Exhibition & Job Matching Day
4. Collaborative Events
In partnership with the Korea Institute of Information Security and Cryptology, the Korea Association of Cyber Security Studies, the Council on Scientific & Technological Information Security, and others
The Hacktheon Sejong competition is uniquely tailored exclusively for university students in Korea. We encourage you to take this opportunity to enhance your academic experience, strengthen your skills, and prepare for future careers — a true 3UP (Academic · Career · Skill) experience.