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Conference Agenda

May 9, 2025 — Cowork Annex, Pensacola, FL. Schedule is subject to change as sessions are confirmed.

8:00 AM

Registration & Check-In

Doors open. Grab your badge, coffee, and get settled.

9:00 AM

Opening Session

Welcome to Hack the Coast. Setting the stage for the day — who we are, why we're here, and what's ahead.

All Day

CTF Competition

Capture the Flag runs open all day. Drop in between sessions — solo or team. Challenges: web, crypto, OSINT, reverse engineering, and misc. All skill levels welcome.

All Day

Lockpick Village

Open all day. Learn lock picking fundamentals from experienced practitioners. Equipment provided. No experience necessary — beginners especially encouraged.

9:45 AM

Keynote

Speaker and topic to be announced.

10:30 AM

Break & Networking

Connect with fellow attendees, grab a drink, explore the venue.

11:00 AM

Breakout Session Block 1

Choose your track. Multiple concurrent sessions covering red team, blue team, career development, and more.

12:00 PM

Lunch & Networking

Lunch provided. Time to connect, discuss, and recharge.

1:00 PM

Breakout Session Block 2

Second round of breakout sessions. Hands-on labs, technical deep dives, and community discussions.

2:00 PM

Breakout Session Block 3

Final breakout sessions. OSINT, AI security, governance, and student-focused workshops.

3:00 PM

Break & Networking

Last chance to connect with speakers, sponsors, and fellow attendees.

3:30 PM

Closing Session & Community Wrap-Up

Highlights from the day, community recognition, and what's next for Hack the Coast.

4:00 PM

Event Ends

Thanks for being part of Year One.

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