Beforehack : Secure Horizons

​Before 150 builders lock themselves in for 36 hours of agentic attack-defense at ESSEC Cergy, it all starts here.

​Slowing down AI buys time. Preparation produces defenders. Join us for the Secure Horizons: BeforeHack—the official warm-up to our October 10–11 hackathon.

​What to expect:

• ​Threat Insights: A quick dive into real-world agentic exploits and a sneak peek at what awaits at the hackathon.

• ​Team Matchmaking: Pitch your skills, meet top builders from the grandes écoles, and assemble your squad before the 36-hour battle.

• ​Networking & Mentors: Connect with the teams from UTOPIA, KRYPTOSPHERE, and ESSEC MetaLab, along with cybersecurity and applied AI mentors over drinks.

​Who is this for? Selected hackathon builders, applicants seeking a team, and AI/security professionals looking to mentor or judge.

​Details:

• ​Date & Time: 08/10 from 19h to 22h

• ​Location: Maison des ESSEC, Avenue de Frieland, Paris

• ​Access: Free upon registration (Limited spots)

​Secure Horizons is supported by a French State grant managed by the French National Research Agency under France 2030, reference ANR-23-CMAS-0020, and funded by the European Union, NextGenerationEU.