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NEW Full Weekend

Virtual Global Hack & Chat Event

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March 27-29, 2026

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2026 Annual Wicked6 CON is Back

Learn 2 Play

Hear from experts in cyber, AI, cloud, coding and more

Shoulder surf to understand how to CTF

Tap network for advice on careers and learn their stories

Play 2 Learn

Play in Capture the Flag Games

Compete in Attack and Defense Competitions

Learn with Gamified Training

Be Part of Something Special

Attend the 2026 Wicked6

A Cyber Games and Tournament designed for Women to GAME YOUR CAREER

The premier global event spotlighting WOMEN in Cyber and Tech through exciting, team-based cyber competitions, mentorship, and community engagement.

Our virtual, global "Hack and Chat" inspires and empowers women in cybersecurity from over 40 countries across six continents and there's lots of excitement building behind this year's theme. Your investment will enable women from across the globe to meet, learn from each other, play cyber games together and compete in a quality Attack and Defend competition.

  • Register to Attend Event to be held virtually March 27-29
  • Register your team to compete in the Attack and Defense Practice Games and Championship Competition

What to Expect

Premier Event:

  • Listen and learn from 15+ Top Female Voice in Tech
  • Upload your 15 minute Challenge Walk Through to Compete
  • Explore videos from various careers
  • Chat and meet women on Discord
  • Play in several Cyber Games to test your skill and interest

Premier Women’s Tournament:

  • Gather a team of four to eight to compete
  • Challenge other teams in attack and defense
  • Practice three times between January and March
  • Compete on March 29 LIVE
  • Win training and vouchers for certificates
  • As well as other prizes
4:00PM - 4:06PM
Welcome to Day 1
Kristi Rice
USA, PlayCyber
4:06PM - 4:22PM
Wicked6 Origin Story
Mari Galloway
USA, Women's Society of Cyberjutsu
Jessica Gulick
USA, Katzcy PlayCyber
4:22PM - 4:46PM
PWN Your Career
Deidre Diamond
USA, Cyber SN
4:46PM - 5:27PM
My Lying Eyes:
AI and the Age of Deception
Diane Janosek
USA, Janos LLC
5:27PM - 5:50PM
AI in the SOC:
The Transformation
Stela Fink
USA, Secret City Tech
5:50PM - 6:15PM
Security Researcher vs. Threat Actor
Sanne Maasakkers
Netherlands, Mandian
6:15PM - 6:31PM
Ecosystem Engineering:
From Connections to Growth
Jessica Park
USA, Loudoun Economic Development
6:31PM - 6:57PM
Pivoting:
An Unconventional Journey
Amy Mania
South Africa, OffSec
6:57PM - 7:20PM
Making Your Voice Heard in Cybersecurity
Jessie Skibbe
USA, AWS
7:20PM - 7:30pm
Day 1 Recap
Kristi Rice
USA, PlayCyber
1:00PM - 1:05PM
Welcome to Day 2 & IGNITE
Jessica Gulick
USA, Katzcy PlayCyber
1:05PM - 1:26PM
Cyber Stop. Drop. Roll.
Wicked6: Ignite
Dr. Lexi Candia-Meza
USA, Academic Inlet Consulting
1:26PM - 2:04PM
Movers and Shakers:
US Cyber Women Sound Off
Wicked6: Ignite
Elan Smolar Eisenberg
USA, US Cyber Team
Victoria Plinski
USA, US Cyber Team
Kristi Rice
USA, US Cyber Team
Gwendolyn Vongkasemsiri
USA, US Cyber Team
2:04PM - 2:19PM
Day in the Life - Andreae Pohlman
Wicked6: Ignite
Andreae Pohlman
USA, Microsoft
2:19PM - 2:45PM
Advancing from Classroom to Office
Wicked6: Ignite
Kristi Rice
USA, PlayCyber
2:45PM - 2:58PM
Day in the Life - Aleta Ruffin
Wicked6: Ignite
Aleta Ruffin
USA, City of Minneapolis
2:58PM - 3:25PM
Rise of the Cognitive Athlete:
How Esports Is Changing Cybersecurity
Wicked6: Ignite
Jessica Gulick
USA, Katzcy PlayCyber
3:25PM - 4:13PM
Malware Clustering Workshop
Sanne Maasakkers
Netherlands, Mandiant
4:13PM - 4:46PM
Breaking In Without Permission:
Using Offensive and API Security to Create Career Leverage
Damilola Abiona
UK, HackerOne
4:46PM - 5:11PM
Redefining Cyber Defense:
The Power of Artificial Intelligence in a Connected World
Afra AlMansoori
UAE, Digital Dubai
5:11PM - 5:32PM
From Prompt to Payload:
Defending Al-Driven Tools in Adversarial Setting
Shubham Mishra
India, Illumina
5:32PM - 5:37PM
Day 2 Recap
Jessica Gulick
USA, Katzcy PlayCyber
3:00PM - 3:30PM
Welcome to Game Day
Jessica Gulick
USA, Katzcy PlayCyber
3:30PM - 5:00PM
Global Cyber Games Tournament
Bailey Marshall
USA, PlayCyber
Nick Ippolito
USA, PlayCyber
5:00PM - 5:30PM
Post-Game Challenge Walkthrough
Josiah Stearns
USA, Gl1tch Platform

Wicked6 Cybersecurity
Games to Play

Check out these amazing platforms!

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Web & Forensics

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Cybersecurity

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AI

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Attack and Defense

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High School & College Game

But wait, there’s more...
Competitive Attack and Defense is paid and funded separate from this event.

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Women’s Attack and Defend Edition

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Build a team of all women or sign up as a free agent. Choose to access practice challenges to prepare to compete, or just register to play in the practices held in January, February and March.

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Register a Team
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Sign Up for
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Save Date for LIVE
Stream of Finale
March 29, 2026

Become a Sponsor

Help us make this an amazing experience for women in cyber from across the globe.
  • Recruit new hires
  • Engage potential clients
  • Promote your support of women in cyber

We have a sponsorship for every budget. Download the sponsorship kit today.

Become a Game Platform Partner

There is no charge to be a Games Platform Partner, but there are plenty of benefits and you're helping women.
  • Your platform logo is featured in all event email promotions.
  • Your platform logo and game description are featured on the Wicked6 website, with a link to your website.
  • Your platform logo or name is included in social media before, during, and post-event.
  • In-kind arrangement.

Become a Volunteer

Help us make this event truly amazing. 
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Swag It Up

Get $5 off the cost of any item in the PlayCyber store when you register for the event.

NEW Wicked6: Ignite

Empowering Highschool Girls

Wicked6: Ignite is more than a competition — it’s a movement to light the path for future female cyber defenders, innovators, and leaders.

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Participants will:

  • Dive into a Jeopardy-style Capture the Flag (CTF) challenge crafted for emerging learners — testing their skills in cryptography, networking, digital forensics, and problem-solving.
  • Engage in Wicked Voices, a powerful speaker series featuring female cyber athletes, leaders, and innovators who share their journeys, lessons learned, and the limitless opportunities available in cybersecurity.

🔥 Ignite Highlights

Jeopardy-Style CTF Competition - Interactive, gamified learning that builds technical confidence

Wicked Voices Talks - Short, impactful sessions led by women shaping the future of cybersecurity

Mentorship & Networking - Connect with female cyber athletes, professionals, and coaches

Career Exploration - Discover the pathways, certifications, and skills that power the cyber workforce

Thank You To Our 2026 Sponsors & Partners

Founding Partners

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Gold Sponsor

AWS

Tournament Provider

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Game Partners

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Media Partners

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Outreach Partners

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WiSAP (Women in Security Alliance Philippines)

Prize Sponsor

Janos
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