National Cyber &
Forensics Alliance

Cyberscape 2026

Bridging the gap between students and industry. The National Cyber & Forensics Alliance's flagship event returns for its most ambitious iteration yet.

Saturday, 17 October 20269:30 AM - 7:00 PM GMT+1Town House, Kingston upon Thames

Free for university students · Limited capacity

Multiple universities, one alliance

Hosted by NCFA & KTS

NCFA supports societies, individuals, industry professionals, and partners through collaboration, resources, events, and national networking.

Our mission is to create a unified platform where member societies stay fully independent while benefiting from the collective power of an alliance that spans 20+ universities and includes global member entities.

25+
Universities
1500+
Attendees
30+
Partners

Capture the Flag

Test your skills in our multi-category competitive arena.

Web Exploitation

Discover vulnerabilities in modern web applications, from SQL injection to advanced XSS and SSRF techniques.

Cryptography

Break classical and modern ciphers. Decipher the mathematics behind the most secure protocols on the web.

Reverse Engineering

Deconstruct compiled binaries, analyse assembly code, and find hidden flags buried deep in machine instructions.

Forensics

Analyse memory dumps, disk images, and network traffic to uncover the digital fingerprints of an attacker.

Conference highlights

  • 01

    Expert Workshops

    Hands-on sessions led by professionals from top security firms covering cloud, AI, and red teaming.

  • 02

    Industry Networking

    Direct access to hiring managers and lead engineers from Google, Amazon, and leading cybersecurity startups.

  • 03

    Research Showcase

    Academic posters and lightning talks from students pushing the boundaries of cyber-defence research.

Join the community

Connect with other alliance members and attendees in our official Discord server.

Join Discord

Latest research

Read writeups, research, and insights from across the alliance, and discover a wide range of topics that cover what students are researching in the field of cyber security and forensics.

Browse research

Conference schedule

A full day of talks, workshops, competition and networking.

09:30 - 10:00

Registration & Breakfast

10:00 - 10:30

Keynote: The Future of Cyber Forensics

11:00 - 13:00

Workshop Track A & Track B

Web Exploitation & Reverse Engineering

13:00 - 14:00

Networking Lunch & Booth Exploration

14:00 - 16:00

CTF Live Finals & Industry Panel

16:30 - 17:00

Awards Ceremony & Closing Remarks

Venue layout

Join us at Town House, Kingston University. The space is divided into specialised zones to maximise your experience.

Conference Hall

Main stage for keynotes and industry panels.

CTF Arena

High-stakes competitive environment.

Networking Lounge

Connect with peers and professionals.

Sponsor Booths

Meet top companies hiring now.

Sponsors

Hosted by NCFA & KTS in partnership with industry leaders. Partner announcements coming soon.

Partner
Partner
Partner
Partner

Ready to hack your future?

Registration for Cyberscape 2026 is open. Tickets are free for all university students.

Limited capacity available