2025 HackTheon Sejong

Greetings from HackTheon

Shaping the Future of Cyber Security at HackTheon Sejong 2025!

In pursuit of the vision to "Cyber Security Talents Converge in Sejong!" the HackTheon Sejong Conference has been held annually since 2022, aiming to foster talent and promote innovation in the cybersecurity sector. The name "HackTheon" is derived from combining the words "Hacker," "Pantheon," and "Sejong."

As digital transformation and advancements in AI accelerate, the importance of addressing cyber threats has become more critical than ever. It is essential for individuals, organizations, and nations alike to share the most advanced technologies and strategies in the field.

The HackTheon Sejong Cyber Security Conference 2025 will convene leading experts, researchers, university students, corporations, and public institutions from Korea and abroad. The objective is to explore comprehensive strategies to address cyber threats, share cutting-edge security technologies, and discuss practical solutions to enhance early warning systems.

We encourage your active participation and collaboration to shape the future of cybersecurity together. Thank you.

- HackTheon Sejong Cyber Security Conference 2025 Organizing Committee -

Event Name	2025 HackTheon Sejong Cyber Security Conferences
Date/Venue	July 10–11, 2025 (Thu–Fri), 09:00 – 18:00 (KST) / Government Sejong Convention Center (SCC)
Organizer/Host	Sejong City / Korea University (Sejong), Hongik University (Sejong), Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information, Korea University National Center of Excellence in SW
Sponsor	National Intelligence Service (NIS), Ministry of Science and ICT, Ministry of the Interior and Safety, Ministry of Environment, Personal Information Protection Commission, Presidential Committee on the Digital Platform Government, Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute, National Security Research Institute, Korea Internet & Security Agency, Science & Technology Policy Institute, Sejong University, Sungshin Women's University, Soongsil University, Kyung Hee University, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST), Chungnam National University, Korea Institute Of Information Security & Cryptology(KIISC), Korea Information Security Industry Association(KISIA), Sejong Technopark, Korea Cyber Security Association(KACS), Institute for Information & Communications Technology Planning & Evaluation
Main Contents	2025 International Collegiate Cyber Security Competition, Cyber Security Conference, Corporate Technology Exhibition
Concurrent Events	Space Security Workshop, Quantum Security Workshop, Cyber Security Association Forum, Science and Technology Information Privacy Council
Registration Desk Operating Hours	July 10–11, 2025 (Thu–Fri), 09:00 – 18:00 (KST)

Conference Information

7. 10. (Thu)

Time(KST)		Special Exhibition Hall(2F)		Grand Banquet Hall(4F)
Time(KST)		Opening Ceremony, Conference	Corporate (Technology) Exhibition	Cyber Security Competition
09:30	-	Registration
10:05	10:20	Opening Ceremony	Corporate (Technology) Exhibition	International Collegiate Cyber Security Competition (Finals) (10:00 ~18:00)
10:20	11:00	Keynote 1 From Securing the Blockchain to Blockchain for Security Cristina Pérez-Solà (CYBERCAT, Spain)
11:00	11:40	Keynote 2 Exploring the Future of AI in Cyber Security Trần Quang Đức (HUST, Vietnam)
11:40	13:30	Lunch, Corporate Exhibition Visit
13:30	14:20	Policy Overview: National Network Security Framework (N²SF) (NIS)
14:20	15:10	Policy Overview: SW Supply Chain Security Framework (NIS)
15:10	15:30	Break, Corporate Exhibition Visit
15:30	16:00	Adoption of AI and Security in the Public Sector : Building a Sustainable Foundation Chang Hee Yoon, Team Leader(NIA)
16:00	17:20	① Corporate Technology Seminar ② Corporate Technology Seminar ③ Corporate Technology Seminar ④ Corporate Technology Seminar
17:20	17:35	Prize Drawing for Conference Attendees
17:35	18:00	Corporate Exhibition Visit

7.11. (Fri)

Time(KST)		Special Exhibition Hall(2F)			Grand Banquet Hall(4F)
Time(KST)		Awards Ceremony, Conference		Corporate (Technology) Exhibition	Cyber Security Competition
09:00	10:00	Registration, Cyber Security Competition Write-up		Registration	-
10:00	11:00	Awards Ceremony	Cybersecurity Festival (Elementary to High School)	Corporate (Technology) Exhibition
10:00	11:00	Awards Ceremony	International Collegiate Cyber Security Competition
11:00	11:40	The Future of Hackers: CTF, AI, and My Career Prof. Insu Yoon (KAIST, Member of the Winning Team at DEFCON CTF 2015)
11:40	12:10	Prize Drawing for Conference Attendees
12:10	13:10	Lunch, Corporate Exhibition Visit
13:10	13:50	Policy Direction for Personal Data Protection in the Age of AI Jikdong Kim, Director (PIPC)
13:50	14:10	Corporate Exhibition Visit
14:10	14:40	AI Cybersecurity Strategy Song-Jin Ryoo, Director (NSR)
14:40	15:10	The Evolution of Security Paradigms in the Quantum Era Seo Seung Hyun, Professor (Hanyang University ERICA Electric Engineering)
15:10	15:40	Large-Scale Analysis of Satellite Signals Sang-Kil Cha, Professor(KAIST School of computing)
15:40	16:00	Corporate Exhibition Visit
16:00	16:15	Prize Drawing for Conference Attendees

※ The above program configuration is subject to change.

Competition Information

Competition Name	2025 HackTheon Sejong International Collegiate Cyber Security Competition
Eligibility Criteria	Undergraduate students from within and outside the country ※Graduate students are not eligible
Team Requirement	Maximum 4 people including the team leader in 1 team One person cannot be in more than 1 team, or one team(person) cannot be in more than 1 category (Advanced, Beginner A and Beginner B) The team name should be 15 characters or less and should be a name that well expresses the team characteristics, but use of team names that are inappropriate due to social norms is restricted.
Competition Categories	Advanced, Beginner A and Beginner B * Only Korean nationals can apply for Beginner A and non-Korean nationals can apply for Beginner B. * * If you have a record of winning the 'HackTheon Sejong' competition (regardless of discipline), you are not eligible to participate in the beginner division
Prize	Total : 14 Teams, 38 Million KRW Advanced Category : Grand Prize (1 team) KRW 10 million/Excellence Prize (2 teams) KRW 5 million each/Merit Prize (4 teams) KRW 3 million each Beginner Category : Grand Prize (1 team) KRW 2 million/Excellence Prize (2 teams) KRW 1 million each/Merit Prize (4 teams) KRW 500,000 each
Application Period	Application Period March 17 to April 22, 2025 ※ Extended to Apr 25 (Fri), 4 PM KST Preliminaries April 26, 2025(Sat) 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. ※Online Finals July 10, 2025(Thu) 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Awards Ceremony July 11, 2025(Fri) 10:00 a.m ※ Write-up(09:00 a.m.~)
Location (Finals & Awards)	Finals : Grand Banquet Hall(4F) Awards ceremony : Special Exhibition Hall(2F)

Exhibition Information

Event Name	2025 HackTheon Sejong Corporate Technology Exhibition
Date/Venue	July 10–11, 2025 (Thu–Fri), 09:00 – 18:00 (KST) Government Sejong Convention Center (SCC), Special Exhibition Hall(2F)
Organizer/Host	Sejong City / Korea University (Sejong), Hongik University (Sejong), Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information, Korea University National Center of Excellence in SW
Sponsor	National Intelligence Service (NIS), Ministry of Science and ICT, Ministry of the Interior and Safety, Ministry of Environment, Personal Information Protection Commission, Presidential Committee on the Digital Platform Government, Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute, National Security Research Institute, Korea Internet & Security Agency, Science & Technology Policy Institute, Sejong University, Sungshin Women's University, Soongsil University, Kyung Hee University, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST), Chungnam National University, Korea Institute Of Information Security & Cryptology(KIISC), Korea Information Security Industry Association(KISIA), Sejong Technopark, Korea Cyber Security Association(KACS)
Exhibition Agency	Culture Makers Inc.

Simultaneous Events

Technology Presentation

Date	Thursday, July 10, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:20 PM(KST)
Venue	Conference Hall, 2F Special Exhibition Hall
Main Content	Enhancing and promoting corporate image through company, core technology, and product presentations.
Participation Guide	Please check the participation programs on the Application Form for the Corporate Technology Exhibition and submit it. (Priority will be given to companies applying for two or more exhibition booths.)

Business Matching

Date	Friday, July 11, 2025, 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM (KST)
Venue	4F VIP Lounge
Main Content	Support in finding ideal business partners and building networks.
Participation Guide	Please check the participation programs on the Corporate Technology Exhibition Application Form and submit it.