ECSC 2026 — Bochum

ECSC is organized by ENISA with the German BSI hosting the 2026 edition in Bochum. It's both a fierce competition and Europe's most important talent pipeline event — top employers recruit directly from the competition floor.

The Competition

• 35+ country teams, 500+ participants under 26
• Jeopardy: web, crypto, reverse engineering, forensics, hardware
• Attack-Defense: real-time network offense and defense

Ukraine's Team

The Ukrainian delegation brings experience that's unique among competitors — many have contributed to real cyber defense operations. Their participation strengthens European solidarity and showcases Ukrainian talent on the continental stage.