WP CTF 2026: Five Editions. One Mission. Capture the Flag(s).
Würth IT Italy’s cybersecurity competition returns to Bolzano on November 28, bringing together the next generation of cybersecurity talent.
Think fast. Dig deeper. Find the vulnerability. Capture the flag(s).
On Saturday, November 28, 2026, WP CTF returns to Bozen/Bolzano for its fifth edition. Organized by Würth IT Italy, the annual Capture the Flag competition invites students with an interest in cybersecurity and technology to put their skills to the test in a day full of hands-on challenges.
Bring your technical curiosity, put your problem-solving skills to work and discover what you can achieve when faced with a real cybersecurity challenge.
Challenge accepted.
The concept is simple: solve challenges, uncover hidden flags and collect points. Getting there is anything but simple.
WP CTF follows a Jeopardy-style CTF format, with challenges covering different areas of cybersecurity, including Web Security, Reverse Engineering, Cryptography and Forensics. Developed in-house by Würth IT Italy’s cybersecurity experts, the challenges reflect the team’s technical expertise and combine practical scenarios with complex problems to solve.
Each challenge has its own level of difficulty and score. The more challenging the task, the more points it’s worth. And the fewer participants who solve it, the greater its value.
Participants can compete individually or in teams of up to five. Collaboration, creative thinking and a healthy dose of persistence will be essential.
Expect unexpected twists, moments of discovery and the satisfaction of cracking a challenge. Because sometimes, the solution is just one more idea away.
A cybersecurity community in action
WP CTF is more than a competition. It’s an opportunity to exchange ideas, explore different perspectives and connect academic knowledge with practical experience.
The fourth edition in 2025 welcomed more than 100 students from Italy and Austria. For this fifth edition, we’re looking forward to welcoming even more young talents to Bolzano for a day of technical challenges, new connections and shared experiences.
For Würth IT Italy, WP CTF is a way to share our cybersecurity expertise, connect with young talent and bring universities and industry closer together. Above all, it’s about giving students the opportunity to put their knowledge into practice.
And once the challenges are over, there’s still time to connect. Participants and organizers can round off the day together over an aperitif.
Ready to capture the flag(s)?
Here’s what you need to know before joining WP CTF 2026:
When: Saturday, November 28, 2026
Time: 08:00 AM-06:00 PM
Where: NOI Techpark, Via Alessandro Volta 13/A, Bozen/Bolzano, Italy
Who can participate: Eligible upper secondary school and higher education students in IT or related disciplines
Teams: Up to five participants, or sign-up individually and we will put you into a team
What to bring: Your own laptop
Registration deadline: November 22, 2026
Participation is free of charge. The competition also features a total prize pool of €7,500, distributed among the three top-ranked participants or teams.
Please note: Registration must be completed by November 22, and participants need to receive confirmation.
For full eligibility criteria, participation requirements, and further details, check out the official contest rules.
So, gather your team, sharpen your skills, and get ready to capture those flags.
