Hackfest Ghost in the Shell – 17th Edition

Event Dates

Oct 16, 2025 - Oct 18, 2025

Location

Quebec City

Submission Deadline

Aug 31, 2025

ANSWER THE CALL 2025

Hackfest.ca is the largest hacking event in Canada and a unique bilingual event (French and English) where a social and friendly crowd of over 1600 people gather and meet each year. Each year we welcome local and international speakers in Quebec City, Canada for two extraordinary days.

CFP Rounds

Round 1: from May 1st to June 30th

Round 2: from July 1st to August 31st

Response Form

Hackfest CFP Form 2025

What makes Hackfest so unique?

The wide range of topics, the large number of speakers, but also the participants and the ease of discussion. Among the participants, we have young professionals, students and enthusiasts as well as influencers and managers of both the public and the private sectors of Quebec and neighboring provinces.

Hackfest is ideal for:

Sharing your ideas and expertise in security and hacking with IT professionals

Presenting personal or academic research

Introducing new security tools or techniques you have mastered

What is offered to you

1 “Speaker” badge and a “General” badge for a person accompanying you

Includes access to conferences (not the CTF)

For anyone leaving outside of surrounding of Quebec City *

2 nights at our hotel

Help available for transportation to Quebec City

*Possible exception, please tell us about your situation.

Calendar

October 16, 17 and 18

What to do in Quebec City?

See our suggestions for activities and restaurants