BearcatCTF 2025: World Tour

Event Information

Welcome to Cyber@UC's BearcatCTF 2025! This is Cyber@UC's second year running this cybersecurity CTF competition and we are excited for what is planned this year. This event is welcoming students across Ohio, Northern Kentucky, and Southern Indiana to compete in person at the 1819 Innovation Hub. Online participation is encouraged, however, those who are unable to attend in person are ineligible for prizes. BearcatCTF is a great experience for anyone interested in cybersecurity across all skill levels. In addition to the CTF competition, the event will feature a sponsor expo, workshops, fun activities, and complimentary food and beverages. Best of all, registration is free and open now!

• Check-in and Sponsor Expo Begin: February 1st at 10AM
• CTF Start: February 1st at Noon
• CTF End: February 2nd at Noon
• Location: 1819 Innovation Hub, 2900 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45206
• Teams of up to 4 people. (Team formation happens closer to the event)
• 18+ students for in-person only!
• Check out the 2025 in-person FULL AGENDA for more info!

Prizes

Prizes are available to the top placed in-person teams. Only one member of a team is required to attend in-person to be eligible for prizes. Each member of the team will receive the prize. The first 100 in-person participants will receive an EXCLUSIVE BearcatCTF 2025 Challenge Coin!