Event Program

Date Time Event Location
November 3rd 17:00 CTF Kickoff! Virtual
17:15 Lecture A, CERT.LV cybersecurity expert Rūdolfs Kelle Virtual
18:00 Lecture B, Possible Security lead researcher Kirils Solovjovs Virtual
18:45 HACKING STARTS! Virtual
November 4th - KEEP HACKING! Virtual
17:00 CHECK IN. Discord voice channel #GENERAL Virtual
November 5th - KEEP HACKING! Online or... Virtual
10:00 IN-PERSON event start
University of Latvia, House of Science, 2nd floor,
Jelgavas iela 3, Zemgale suburb, Riga, LV-1004
In-Person
16:00 HACKING ENDS! Virtual
17:00 AWARD CEREMONY! Room TBA In-Person


Other extremely important things


TASK SUBMISSION

As you prepare for the event, you might be wondering about the process for submitting flags. All the possible tasks, their description, and submission forms are displayed on the CTFd platform (we made our own instance, open source projects are AMAZING!). It's also the platform we will be judging you all on >:D Create your team profile with your team's credentials and GO HACK! Task and Flag submission platform: hyperlink will be announced in Discord server

COMMUNICATION

We use Discord as our primary communication platform. It's where all participants or at least one from each team are expected to be found. Join our Discord server to stay updated, interact with other participants, get live event notifications, and, in case of any technical difficulties, contact organizers. Discord server: HERE




Other information that is a bit older but still relevant

Team-Up for Glory! 👾

You can participate in teams of up to 5 people. Grab your fellow code-crackers, tech-enthusiasts, or that one friend who can't resist a good challenge. But here's the twist: at least one team member must be a student. We're all about nurturing future hacking talents here!

When & Where 📅

Mark your calendars for November 3rd to November 5th. The CTF kicks off at 17:00 sharp on the 3rd, and from then on, it's a rollercoaster of cyber action. And hey, get ready for this: on November 5th, we're hosting an in-person showdown at Jelgavas iela 3, Rīga. That's right, folks, challenges that can only be solved in person! Come prove your prowess on the ground.

The Magic of Prizes 🧙‍♂️

Oh, you better believe we've got a treasure trove waiting for the champions of Mārtiņš CTF. How about some snazzy RAM, keyboards, mice, merch, and the ultimate prize: bragging rights? Your digital legend status awaits.

CERT-tainly Exciting 📢

Need a warm-up before the hacking madness begins? On the first day, we've got a short lecture from the experts at CERT. Sharpen those pencils, folks, because you're in for a knowledge infusion!

Are you ready to embark on a journey where puzzles are your passport, teamwork is your sword, and the spirit of CTF courses through your veins? Join us, and let's make this year's Mārtiņš CTF the stuff of legends!