DAY 1
June 27, Saturday
09:00 - 17:00
Team Registration & Check-in
Welcome desk at Macquarie University, credential distribution
18:30 - 21:00
Welcome Dinner
Official welcome reception for all participants
DAY 2
June 28, Sunday
09:00 - 11:00
Opening Ceremony
Official opening with keynote speakers and country parade
14:00 - 17:00
Leader Meeting
Team leaders briefing on competition rules and procedures
14:00 - 17:00
Practice Session
Contestants familiarize with competition environment
DAY 3 - CONTEST
June 29, Monday
09:00 - 16:00
Contest Day 1
7-hour jeopardy-style CTF competition (3 tasks, 100 points each)
16:30 - 18:00
Analysis Session
Challenge review and discussion with technical committee
DAY 4 - EXCURSION
June 30, Tuesday
09:00 - 17:00
Sydney City Tour
Visit Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge, and Darling Harbour
19:00 - 21:00
Cultural Dinner
Experience Australian cuisine and culture
* This is a preliminary itinerary. Final arrangements are subject to change.
DAY 5 - CONTEST
July 1, Wednesday
09:00 - 16:00
Contest Day 2
7-hour jeopardy-style CTF competition (3 tasks, 100 points each)
16:30 - 18:00
Solution Presentation
Technical discussion of competition challenges
DAY 6 - AWARDS
July 2, Thursday
10:00 - 12:00
Closing Ceremony & Awards
Medal presentation and recognition of achievements
14:00+
Departure
Hotel checkout and airport transfers arranged