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Thu 5 Nov 18:00 -> Fri 6 Nov 18:00
Two blocks, one continuous run.
The night belongs to the CTFs. The day belongs to the conference.
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THURSDAY, 5 NOVEMBER 2026 — STRATEGIC EVENING
TIME
ACTIVITY
AUDIENCE
18:00 – 19:00
Battle Ground team check-in and equipment setup
Battle Ground players
Programme overview
Doors + Briefing
Registration, check-in, opening remarks.
CTF Night
Phase 1 Blue + Phase 2 Red + HTB Groups.
Battle Ground
Invite-only finale. Red vs Blue live.
Conference Day
Two tracks. Talks, panels, papers, expo.
Prize + Close
Final standings. Prizes on main stage.
Research papers + Expo
Expo floor opens.
Lunch + Career Lounge
Networking block.
Prize presentation
Main stage close.
Thu 5 Nov 18:00 -> Fri 6 Nov 18:00
Two blocks, one continuous run. The night belongs to the CTFs. The day belongs to the conference.
Doors open . registration . check-in
Opening remarks + CTF briefing
CTF Phase 1 (Blue) + Phase 2 (Red) begin
HackTheBox Groups begin (HTB platform)
Standings reveal - halfway (each phase)
Overnight play. Snacks + coffee. Quiet rest area open.
Battle Ground (Phase 3 - Finale) - invite-only, live commentary
General doors + breakfast networking
Conference talks begin - Track A + Track B
Research paper presentations + Expo floor opens
Lunch + Career Lounge
Afternoon talks + GRC panel
Final CTF standings revealed
CTF prize presentation on main stage
Event closes