Hack the Power Grid: Masterclass & hack-demo

Think you can outsmart professional white-hat hackers?

As our power grid decentralizes, small weaknesses can have big consequences. Providers of energy management systems and batteries play a key role in protecting their systems and the wider grid from malicious attacks. Are you a student who can hack into software or hardware at the edge of the grid?

Before our hack-event kicks off, participating students are invited on 10 November to learn how to pitch their hacks to system owners and the jury. On 24 November and 3 December, 30 students will go head-to-head with professional white-hat hackers. Your mission: hack the participating energy management and battery systems. Are you ready to take on this challenge?

Compete for a total of €4,500
There’s more at stake than just eternal glory. First- and second-place prizes will be awarded in three categories: Hardest Hack, Weirdest Hack, and Most Techy Hack. With a total prize pool of €4,500, there’s plenty to compete for!

Learn how to hack
You don’t need any hacking experience. That’s why we’ll teach you the ins and outs of hacking on 10 November during our Masterclass & hack-demo. Be there to learn how to pitch your hack to system owners and the jury and secure your spot for the hack days.

In a nutshell, what to expect?

Masterclass & hack-demo | 10 November 2026 14.00-17.00
Participating students are invited to learn how to pitch their hacks to system owners and the jury.

Hack day 1 | 24 November 2026 9.00-18.00
Discover the hardware and software you can hack and let the games begin.

Hack day 2 | 3 December 2026 9.00-18.00
Continue working on your hacks and share your work. We’ll end the day with an award ceremony.

Who can join Hack the Power Grid?
Students with an interest in cybersecurity, no experience needed. You must be available to attend all three sessions. Register solo or form a team of 2–4 people