Mark your calendars: September 12–13, 2025, we’re returning to the Boca Raton Innovation Campus (BRIC) to celebrate 25 years of cybersecurity community, collaboration, and competition — and this year, we’re turning up the heat.
The SFISSA 25th Anniversary Conference + Hack the Flag (HTF) 2025 is a two-day event, packed with top-tier speakers, hands-on challenges, powerful networking, and yes the legendary Chili Cookoff is back!
Friday, Sept 12 – Conference Day
Whether you’re a red teamer, a blue teamer, or a business leader, Friday is for you. Expect:
- Keynotes & Panels from CISO thought leaders, engineers, and security pros
- Professional Networking, job boards, and recruiting connections
- Live Podcast Recording and a community mixer to wrap the day
- Tech Villages open throughout the day: robotics, lockpicking, war driving, and more
- Swag, raffles, food, and surprises all day long
Saturday, Sept 13 – Hack the Flag Day
South Florida’s biggest Capture the Flag competition.
- Beginner & Advanced CTF Tracks powered by HackMiami
- Trophies, prizes, and serious bragging rights
- Hands-On Workshops from cybersecurity experts
- The Famous Chili Cookoff – come hungry and vote for your favorite homemade heat
- More Villages, more challenges, and more community-driven experiences
For Sponsors & Vendors
Want to connect with hundreds of cybersecurity practitioners, decision-makers, and future talent?
- Reserve your booth space now; sponsor tables are available for both days
- Join key conversations during break out sessions or through hosted discussions
- Build brand visibility at South Florida’s most authentic and well-attended cybersecurity gathering
Contact us now to grab a booth sponsorship, or ask about headline packages.
For Village Leads, Trainers, and Volunteers
We’re making room for creativity and chaos. Want to run a workshop, tech village, or hands-on demo?
- We provide space, power, tables — and people who want to learn
- Past villages have included: robotics, car hacking, OSINT, forensics, radio, and more
- New ideas? We love them. Let’s make them happen.
For CTF Players
This year’s HTF will challenge your team with red-hot puzzles, real-world scenarios, and intense competition. Whether you’re a newcomer or a returning champion, bring your skills and bring your team.
- Registration opens soon
- Beginner and Advanced brackets
- Don’t miss the team photo wall and post-CTF celebration
For Everyone
- FREE to attend with registration
- CPE credits available
- Giveaways and goodies for early registrants
- Family-friendly, community-forward, and 100% grassroots cybersecurity magic
Location:
Boca Raton Innovation Campus (BRIC)
September 12–13, 2025
Register today and learn more: sfissahtf.com
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