Pizza Hacking Night Registration Open - Fall 2026 Edition
Get ready to put your cybersecurity skills to the test. The semesterly Capture-The-Flag (CTF) competition returns to Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) on November 27, 2026.
Whether you are already experienced with system-level security or just looking to run your first exploits, this event is designed to provide hands-on security engineering training in a relaxed, collaborative environment. Participants will tackle a wide variety of technical challenges across categories including Web, Pwn, Reverse Engineering, Crypto, Forensics, and Misc.
A massive thank you to our event sponsor, goSecurity, for supporting us for the evening. Their support ensures we can keep the focus on finding flags—and keep the pizza boxes full. We also want to extend a special thanks to our hosting provider, the Swiss Hacking Challenge, and their team, /mnt/ain, for providing the reliable infrastructure needed to run our challenges smoothly.
Event Details
- Date: November 27, 2026
- Time: 5:30pm to open end (approximately 02:00am)
- Location: ZHAW Campus, Room TN E0.25 (Mensa next to the main entrance)
- Who Can Join: Open to students interested in IT security and software systems. Alumni also welcome to join. No prior experience is required, but a basic understanding of programming and computer systems will be helpful.
- Catering: Free pizza and drinks, generously sponsored by goSecurity.
- What to Bring: Your own laptop. Ensure you have your preferred terminal environment, scripts, tools, and any necessary virtual machines or emulators ready to go.
Solve challenges. Earn flags. Eat pizza. Repeat.
Registration is officially open, but spots are limited to ensure everyone has a great experience and plenty of food. Secure your spot and register via the link below. Event is limited to 50 participants, so sign up early to avoid disappointment.