Date/Time
Date(s) - 06/05/2026 - 08/05/2026
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Location
Digital Learning Hub
Categories
In collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT), we are pleased to share an exciting opportunity for students interested in cybersecurity.
BSides Luxembourg 2026 is a 3‑day, community‑driven cybersecurity conference taking place from 6–8 May 2026 in Esch‑sur‑Alzette. The event features 5+ stages and 4 thematic villages, covering a wide range of topics including offensive and defensive security, detection engineering, hardware hacking, privacy, governance, and cutting‑edge security research.
The conference program includes a rich schedule of technical talks and hands‑on workshops, many of which are especially relevant for students looking to build practical skills, explore real‑world security problems, and learn directly from experienced practitioners and researchers. Check the schedule with the link at the bottom for more details.
BSides Luxembourg brings together security professionals, researchers, students, and enthusiasts from Luxembourg and across Europe, offering a welcoming environment for learning, discussion, and networking.
More information about the conference vision, community, and program is available at:
🎟️ Tickets – Student‑Friendly Pricing
✅ Tickets are currently discounted by 80% — only €10 (student tickets are sold out but normal ticket has been reduced just for the sake of students)
✅ Includes full access to all 3 days of the conference
🔗 Tickets: https://2026.bsides.lu/tickets/
Capture The Flag (CTF)
As an additional highlight of the conference, a Capture The Flag (CTF) competition will run across all three days and is open to all attendees. The CTF features a space exploration theme with challenges spanning areas such as web security, reverse engineering, forensics, OSINT, and privilege escalation, suitable for both beginners and experienced participants.
🕒 CTF Timeline
- Opens: Wednesday, 6 May at 10:00
- Closes: Friday, 8 May at 13:40
- Walkthrough session: 8 May at 14:00
🏆 Prizes include professional training, books, and online courses sponsored by SecuInfra, Redbluealliance, and Defensive‑security.com. Rankings are determined by points, with tie‑breaks based on who reached the score first.
The CTF is supported by the CyberEdu4Teens initiative from SnT, University of Luxembourg, a Google.org‑funded project promoting cybersecurity education.
📅 Practical Information
- 📅 Conference Dates: 6–8 May 2026 | 09:00–18:00
- 📍 14, Porte de France, Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg
- 🎟️ Tickets: https:// 2026.bsides.lu/tickets/
- 📅 Schedule Link: https://pretalx.com/bsidesluxembourg-2026/schedule/
- 👉 Browse sessions, track talks in real time, and plan your schedule on Hacker Tracker: https://hackertracker.app/schedule?conf=BSIDESLUX2026
⚠️ Spots are limited — first come, first served.