IRL: picoCTF Pairing
Join your fellow developers/hackers for an evening of pairing on picoCTF challenges. For experienced CTFers and newbies alike. Bring your computer, your white hacker hat, and a desire to learn and/or help others.
For those that don't know, Capture the Flag (CTF) is finding a string "flag" in vulnerable programs, websites, etc. They are a great hands-on way to learn about cyber security.
It is recommended that you create your free picoCTF account before you arrive. Learn more about picoCTF and their upcoming March competition here:
https://picoctf.org/
Local cyber security communities around YEG:
https://owasp.org/www-chapter-edmonton/
*ChatGPT created the header image. Not bad but still has the unique AI feel to it.
Tickets
This event is free to attend. Donations are welcomed and used to cover venue costs, snacks, and support other Weekly Dev Chat activities.
Snacks & Refreshments
Light snacks and refreshments will be provided such as pop, water, cookies, etc. will be provided.
Update (Feb 23rd, 2026):
Good News Everyone! Andrew (https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewsteadman/) will give CTF tips and walk through some problems at the picoCTF Pairing tomorrow (Tuesday, February 24th). The schedule is:
- 6:30pm - People arrive and get settled in
- 6:40pm - Intro and housekeeping
- 6:50pm - Andrew explains CTF, gives tips, and some problems to work on
- 7:00pm - People pair on problems.
- 8:00pm - Andrew goes over solutions for some problems
- 8:30pm - Closing remarks, clean-up, and further discussion at Next Act