Wanted: Enthusiastic Students and Cybersecurity Experts During 'Hack Zoetermeer' and the 'Capture the Flag (CTF)' Workshops!

Are you an enthusiastic cybersecurity students, or are you an expert and would you like to contribute to the development of enthusiastic cybersecurity students? This is your chance! On 8 May 2026, the Dutch Innovation Park will once again host ZeroDayZoetermeer at the Dutch Innovation Factory; a challenging cybersecurity event specifically designed for vocational (MBO) and higher education (HBO) students. For both the 'Hack Zoetermeer' and the 'Capture the Flag (CTF)' workshop, the organisers are currently seeking MBO & HBO students who want to participate, alongside with individuals/ organisations who would be interested in supporting students during these workshop and assisting with the hands-on hacking activities.

Students will work in teams to test and improve the digital security of the municipality of Zoetermeer. They will operate in a realistic environment, actively searching for vulnerabilities, all within controlled conditions and clearly defined boundaries. This year, the event’s scope has been expanded with an exciting challenge: students will have the opportunity to attempt to hack an operational OT setup on site, adding an extra layer of hands-on experience to the workshop.

Programme

• 12:00 – 12:15 — Registration

• 12:15 – 12:30 — Opening

• 12:30 – 16:30 — Hack Zoetermeer & ZeroDayZoetermeer CTF

• 16:30 – 17:00 — Report Preparation

• 17:00 – 18:00 — Shared Meal

• 18:00 – 19:00 — Award Ceremony

Practical Information

• Date: 8 May 2026

• Location: Dutch Innovation Factory: Bleiswijkseweg 37E, 2712 PB Zoetermeer

If you are interested in participating as a student, or interesting in supporting the MBO & HBO students as an expert, please get in touch and register now via s.van.rijn@zoetermeer.nl 

Source: Dutch Innovation Park