07/04/2026
🚀 HackDay 2026 wraps up with a historic record !
We have just closed out our biggest HackDay to date, and the numbers speak for themselves. This year, the event reached a whole new level in terms of participation and technical intensity.
HackDay 2026 by the numbers:
- 🌎 22 finalist teams traveling from 8 different countries.
- 👨🎓 Over 1,200 students competing right from the qualifier stages.
- 🔥 70 MILLION requests captured during the finals! (A massive leap compared to last year’s 3 million 🤯).
The talent was undeniable this year. Whether using AI or relying on traditional methods, participants showcased impressive technical expertise ! Congratulations to all the players for this outstanding performance.👏
An event of this scale is the result of relentless teamwork. We want to warmly thank everyone who made this adventure possible:
🔨 Tech Team & Organization:
- Organizers: Emre Altintac, Rémi Pantzer, Louis Gambart, Charles Aucouturier, Olivier TRUONG, Jules Valette
- Developers: Jonathan JONATHAN, Tyron-Jean Bagne, Ange Giuntini, Yassine Saddiki, Youssef ELSHAMY, Raafet BOUKESSASSA, Yasine Bellahouel, Antonin Marolleau, Jean-Timothée Gay, Zéphyr BAILLEUL.
- Staff: Ambrine BEN HADJ, Alexandre FLOURETTE, Yann Blondel ENEME BILOO, Félix Chélim Meunier, Hassan BOULOUZ.
- Volunteers: Nabil Boukhorissa, Baki S., Eric. A, Laurenco Monteiro.
🤝 Our Sponsors:
Thank you for your invaluable support: CVEC x Université Gustave Eiffel, Thales, Orange Cyberdefense, CGI.
✨ Our Partners:
Thank you for joining us on this mission: Root-Me PRO, Altered Security, Red Bull, GeoGuessr, CyberV, HACK’OLYTE, ESIEESPACE, ESIEE PARIS, SIFARIS.
Thank you all for making HackDay 2026 a memorable success.
See you next year for new challenges! 💻🚩
