🏆 MetaCTF Pro CTF

Think you’re ready to fly with the big flock? MetaCTF brings a full-scale, competitive CTF with web, crypto, reversing, cloud, and more. Expect flamingo-themed Easter eggs scattered across the board. 🦩

• All-day Saturday (10:00am–4:00pm)
• Solo or team play
• Beginner ➜ advanced challenges
• Bragging rights (and maybe prizes)

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🎓 Training / Learning CTF

Brand new to CTFs? Start here. A guided, no-stress introduction to hacking and Capture-the-Flag. Zero prior knowledge required. Drop in, learn the ropes, and capture your first flamingo flag.

• Zero knowledge required (loaner laptops available)
• Morning “open mike” warm-up
• Afternoon guided sessions with open drop-ins
• Mentored by university teams

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Why join a CTF at BSidesChicago?

🧠 Hands-on learning • 🤝 Meet great people • 🎉 Flamingo surprises • 💥 Zero stress, maximum fun