Event Schedule

All times are in CEST (UTC+2, Bochum local time during the event).

Note

This schedule may still change slightly, but we do not expect any major changes.

We will announce changes on Discord should they happen.

There will be additional optional side events open for participants and guests of ECSC 2026. These may require a separate registration and will be announced outside of this handbook.

You will always find the most up-to-date schedule on the official ECSC 2026 website at ecsc2026.de.

4.1. Monday, October 12th

13:00 – 15:45	Team registration	RuhrCongress Bochum – Foyer
16:00 – 18:30	Opening ceremony	RuhrCongress Bochum – Great Hall
18:30 –	Dinner and networking	RuhrCongress Bochum – Player and delegation areas

4.2. Tuesday, October 13th

09:00 – 10:00	Setup and testing	RuhrCongress Bochum – CTF area (Great Hall)
10:00 – 22:00	Jeopardy CTF	RuhrCongress Bochum – CTF area (Great Hall)

4.3. Wednesday, October 14th

10:00 – 12:00	Attack-Defense testing (optional)	RuhrCongress Bochum – CTF area (Great Hall)
12:00 – 13:00	Lunch	RuhrCongress Bochum – Player and delegation areas
13:00 – 18:00	CTF-Unplugged and networking	RuhrCongress Bochum – CTF area (Great Hall)
18:00 – 19:00	Dinner and networking	RuhrCongress Bochum – Player and delegation areas
19:00 – 21:00	CTF-Unplugged and networking	RuhrCongress Bochum – CTF area (Great Hall)

4.4. Thursday, October 15th

10:00 – 11:00	Setup and testing	RuhrCongress Bochum – CTF area (Great Hall)
11:00 – 19:00	Attack-Defense CTF	RuhrCongress Bochum – CTF area (Great Hall)
19:00 –	Dinner and networking	RuhrCongress Bochum – Player and delegation areas

4.5. Friday, October 16th

10:00 – 12:00	Steering Committee Hotwash Meeting	RuhrCongress Bochum – Steering Committee room
14:00 – 15:00	Arrival	Jahrhunderthalle Bochum
15:00 – 18:00	Closing Ceremony	Jahrhunderthalle Bochum
18:00 – 20:00	Dinner	Jahrhunderthalle Bochum
20:00 – 02:00	Afterparty	Jahrhunderthalle Bochum