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NEW Full Weekend

Virtual Global Hack & Chat Event +
An All Women's Tournament

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March 27-29, 2026

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2026 Annual Wicked6 CON is Back

Learn 2 Play

Hear from experts in cyber, AI, cloud, coding and more

Shoulder surf to understand how to CTF

Tap network for advice on careers and learn their stories

Play 2 Learn

Play in Capture the Flag Games

Compete in Attack and Defense Competitions

Learn with Gamified Training

Be Part of Something Special

Attend the 2026 Wicked6

A Cyber Games and Tournament designed for Women to GAME YOUR CAREER

The premier global event spotlighting WOMEN in Cyber and Tech through exciting, team-based cyber competitions, mentorship, and community engagement.

Our virtual, global "Hack and Chat" inspires and empowers women in cybersecurity from over 40 countries across six continents and there's lots of excitement building behind this year's theme. Your investment will enable women from across the globe to meet, learn from each other, play cyber games together and compete in a quality Attack and Defend competition.

  • Register to Attend Event to be held virtually March 27-29
  • Register your team to compete in the Attack and Defense Practice Games and Championship Competition

What to Expect

Premier Event:

  • Listen and learn from 15+ Top Female Voice in Tech
  • Upload your 15 minute Challenge Walk Through to Compete
  • Explore videos from various careers
  • Chat and meet women on Discord
  • Play in several Cyber Games to test your skill and interest

Premier Women’s Tournament:

  • Gather a team of four to eight to compete
  • Challenge other teams in attack and defense
  • Practice three times between January and March
  • Compete on March 29 LIVE
  • Win training and vouchers for certificates
  • As well as other prizes

NEW Wicked6: Ignite

Empowering Highschool Girls

Wicked6: Ignite is more than a competition — it’s a movement to light the path for future female cyber defenders, innovators, and leaders.

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Participants will:

  • Dive into a Jeopardy-style Capture the Flag (CTF) challenge crafted for emerging learners — testing their skills in cryptography, networking, digital forensics, and problem-solving.
  • Engage in Wicked Voices, a powerful speaker series featuring female cyber athletes, leaders, and innovators who share their journeys, lessons learned, and the limitless opportunities available in cybersecurity.

🔥 Ignite Highlights

Jeopardy-Style CTF Competition - Interactive, gamified learning that builds technical confidence

Wicked Voices Talks - Short, impactful sessions led by women shaping the future of cybersecurity

Mentorship & Networking - Connect with female cyber athletes, professionals, and coaches

Career Exploration - Discover the pathways, certifications, and skills that power the cyber workforce

Wicked6 Cybersecurity
Games to Play

This is the list from 2025 Event.

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Coding

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Cybersecurity

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AI

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Attack and Defense

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High School Game

But wait, there’s more...
Competitive Attack and Defense is paid and funded separate from this event.

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Women’s Attack and Defend Edition

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Build a team of all women or sign up as a free agent. Choose to access practice challenges to prepare to compete, or just register to play in the practices held in January, February and March.

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Register a Team
(Free Agent
Registration Available)

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Sign Up for
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Practices

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Save Date for LIVE
Stream of Finale
March 29, 2026

Wicked6 Voices

This list of speakers will continue to be updated as confirmations come in.

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My Lying Eyes: AI and the Age of Deception

Diane Janosek, USA, Janos LLC

leslie-anderson

Turning Knowledge Into Impact, Real Practices for Threat-Informed Defense

Leslie Anderson, USA, The Mitre Corporation

afra-almansoori

Redefining Cyber Defense: The Power of Artificial Intelligence in a Connected World

Afra AlMansoori, UAE, Digital Dubai

jessica-gulick

Rise of the Cognitive Athlete: How Esports Is Changing Cybersecurity

Jessica Gulick, USA, Katzcy PlayCyber

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AI in the SOC - The Transformation

Stela Fink, USA, Secret City Tech

jessica-park

Ecosystem Engineering: From Connections to Growth

Jessica Park, USA, Loudoun Economic Development

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Cyber Stop. Drop. Roll.

Dr. Lexi Candia-Meza, USA, Peraton

Become a Sponsor

Help us make this an amazing experience for women in cyber from across the globe.
  • Recruit new hires
  • Engage potential clients
  • Promote your support of women in cyber

We have a sponsorship for every budget. Download the sponsorship kit today.

Become a Game Platform Partner

There is no charge to be a Games Platform Partner, but there are plenty of benefits and you're helping women.
  • Your platform logo is featured in all event email promotions.
  • Your platform logo and game description are featured on the Wicked6 website, with a link to your website.
  • Your platform logo or name is included in social media before, during, and post-event.
  • In-kind arrangement.

Become a Volunteer

Help us make this event truly amazing. 
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Swag It Up

Get $5 off the cost of any item in the PlayCyber store when you register for the event.

Discounts on AI Subscriptions

Thank You To Our 2025 Sponsors & Partners

Founding Partners

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Platinum Sponsor

AWS

Gold Sponsor

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Silver Sponsor

INE Security

Event Sponsor

Bugcrowd
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codeherrising

Tournament Provider

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Game Partners

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Cogent
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GT-EdgeAI
Haiku
MetaCTF
Qmission
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Media Partners

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Outreach Partners

codeherrising
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ISSA
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WiSAP (Women in Security Alliance Philippines)

Prize Sponsor

OFFSEC
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Group Ticket Sponsor

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