The Midnight Sun Conference 2023

MidnightSun is Sweden’s biggest CTF event involving teams from all over the world. It has grown to include an offensive and policy focused conference by hackers, for hackers in Stockholm, Sweden.

This year, Hacking For Soju and Cparta pulled together a lineup that represents some of the most unique exploitation, reversing, and offensive-oriented researchers out there. Come attend some lectures, observe the CTF premiere league, compete in 1v1 pwn, and hack under the Midnight Sun.

Dates: Fri, 18 August 2023, 10:00 CEST — Sun, 20 August 2023, 14:00 CEST

Midnight Sun CTF and Conference

Proudly Sponsored By...

  • Margin Research

    Margin Research

  • Trenchant

    Trenchant

  • Raytheon CodeX

    Raytheon CodeX

  • Cparta

    Cparta

  • Vector 35

    Vector 35

  • Pilot Security

    Pilot Security

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is Midnight Sun?

    A three day hacker conference and CTF event held in Stockholm, Sweden.

  • How did Midnight Sun start?

    Midnight Sun grew out of the annual CTF finals event.

  • Where did the name come from?

    In the far north, for one day every summer, the sun does not set. This phenomenon is referred to as the midnight sun.

  • When and where is Midnight Sun?

    Midnight Sun is held in Stockholm, Sweden for three days, August 19th through August 21st.

  • What are the rules for Midnight Sun?

    Have fun, share knowledge and don't harass anyone.

  • Is there a formal COVID policy?

    No but be safe, smart and follow logical practices.

  • What is there to do at Midnight Sun?

    Attend lectures, watch the CTF finals, compete in the 1v1 pwn competition and hang out with some of the finest hackers in downtown Stockholm.

  • I am not a hacker should I attend Midnight Sun?

    Yes!

  • How can I speak at Midnight Sun?

    The Midnight Sun Conference is invite only but you can submit talk ideas for next year to our organisers or twitter account.

  • Does my underage child need a badge?

    No, all children aged 8 or under get free entry.

  • Is Midnight Sun CTF cancelled?

    No.

  • Is there an age limit?

    There is no specific age limit and there will be some minors involved in the hacking competition, however, please be advised that there will be alcohol at some mixer events and as such anybody under the age of 18 should be accompanied by an adult in order to attend those events.

  • Is there internet access?

    Absolutely. You will be able to connect to a WiFi network at the event.

  • Is there a specific hotel used by the event?

    Our players, speakers and some attendees will be staying at the hotel shown on the venue page.