The University of Tirana invites UNINOVIS partner universities to join a five-day cybersecurity hackathon — featuring expert-led training, live competition, peer learning, and a cultural day in Tirana, Albania.
27 April – 1 May 2026
Five days of training and competition
University of Tirana
Dept. of Informatics, Faculty of Natural Sciences
Tirana, Albania
Including a cultural day in the city
Open to all UNINOVIS students
From all eight member universities
About the event
The Hackathon Cyber-Drill 2026 is a hands-on cybersecurity training and competition event organised by the University of Tirana. It is open to students from all member universities of the UNINOVIS Alliance and is designed to strengthen practical cyber-defence skills in a collaborative, high-energy environment.
The event is officially supported by the National Authority for Cybersecurity of Albania — reflecting its national-level importance and its role in advancing regional cybersecurity capacity-building.
As cyber threats grow in scale and sophistication, equipping the next generation of IT professionals with real, practical skills is essential. This hackathon offers students a rare opportunity to train alongside national cybersecurity experts and compete in live cyber challenges.
Programme
The programme is structured across five days, combining skills training, competition, peer exchange, and culture.
Monday, April 27 — Training
9:00–16:00 — Hands-on cybersecurity workshops and practical labs. Participants get familiar with tools, techniques, and their fellow competitors.
Tuesday, April 28 — Training
9:00–16:00 — Advanced sessions, real-world scenario simulations, and guided cyber-defence exercises — final preparation before competition day.
Wednesday, April 29 — Competition
9:00–13:00 — The official CyberDrill Competition — teams go head-to-head in live cybersecurity challenges, followed by an awards ceremony.
Thursday, April 30 — Peer Learning
10:00–14:00 — Students from the Cybersecurity Talent Group at the University of Tirana share experiences and insights — learning from each other across the network.
Friday, May 1 — Cultural Day
Programme wrap-up and a guided cultural visit around the city of Tirana.
Registration requirements
All students wishing to participate must meet the following mandatory requirements at the time of registration:
- University affiliation declaration — Each participant must clearly state the name of their UNINOVIS member university.
- Passport scan (mandatory) — A scanned copy of a valid passport must be submitted in advance for identity verification purposes.
This event has been shared with all UNINOVIS partner universities. For further information, please contact your institutional coordinator or reach out through the UNINOVIS Alliance network.