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Friday, February 13th 2026 | 10:00am - 4:00pm

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FREE to Attend | $15 to Play CTF and Lunch

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@ Virginia Tech Innovation Campus
E. Glebe Road, Alexandria, VA 22305

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Tech Fusion & Career Fest, brought to you by the US Cyber Games program, is a full day of programming centered around cybersecurity careers, skills, networking, and competition. Compete for prizes in the CTF, explore our vendor villages, find your way out of the “Love Bugged” escape room, learn from industry professionals, and pose for pictures in our photo booth!

Intended Audience: Students (high school and college); Educators; Parents; Industry Professionals
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FEBRUARY 13, 2026

EVENT DAY

Enjoy expert talks, vendor villages, “Love Bugged” escape room, and a photo booth for FREE. Lunch provided with paid registration.

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09:00 AM Doors Open and Player Check-in
10:00 AM Kick off and Keynote Speaker
10:30 AM

No Love Brawl CTF Kick-Off

Light snacks & lunch provided, no breaks for players
10:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Variety of Speakers and Panels

Discussing Cyber Games, Careers, Experts on Trends and more
03:00 PM CTF Ends
03:30 PM VIP Speaker and Awards
04:00 PM End
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  • Vendor Village

  • Escape Room

  • Capture-the-Flag

  • Keynote Speakers

  • Technical Workshops

  • Networking

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Register to compete in the No Love Brawl CTF, and take a bite out of brand new challenges across a variety of categories aligned to real workforce needs and in-demand skills. Challenges will be a mixture of beginner-intermediate + in difficulty. Prizes will be awarded to top performers.

An All-levels Cybersecurity Competition

This competition is tailored for high school and university students in cybersecurity, aiming to drive relevant skill development and elevate their understanding of the field overall.

This Year’s Theme: No Love Brawl

The focus will be on a selection of cyber, AI and in-real-life challenges.

 

Platform provided by US Cyber Range. Challenges provided by the US Cyber Range and the US Cyber Games Program and its sponsors.

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IMPORTANT
Space is limited to the first 100 players.

Players can sign up as individuals or pairs (bring a friend). Individual registrants can opt-in to be a free agent and we will pair you up at the event. Team size is limited to up to two players.

The competition will adopt a Jeopardy-style, capture-the-flag format, featuring both computer-based and real-life challenges that showcase essential skills such as:

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    Digital forensics

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    Reconnaissance

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    Geotagging

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    RFID hacking

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    Cryptography

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    Lockpicking

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    Web security

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Participation

The CTF is in-person Only. 

  • Talks will likely be live-streamed.
  • More information will be provided closer to event. 

Venue Information

Virginia Tech Innovation Campus (Alexandria, VA)

  • Location: Virginia Tech, E Glebe Rd, Alexandria, VA 22305

  • Parking: Generally requires payment via the ParkMobile app, daily permits (online/in-person), or meters, especially during weekdays (7 AM-10 PM), with options like the underground garage at 900 N. Glebe Rd. offering electric charging and card/cash payments.

  • Metro:  Use the Potomac Yard-VT Station on the Blue and Yellow Lines, as it's located just steps away from the campus

Discord Access

All attendees and players are encouraged to join our Discord server, as this will serve as a primary form of communication for event updates, reminders, and other important information.

  • Roles will be applied accordingly, and PLAYERS will receive access to private channels specific to the No Love Brawl CTF.
  • Private channels will provide access to the Rules of Engagement, tips and tools, Free Agent pairings, requests for help on challenges, etc.

CTF Onboarding Process

Follow the steps below:

  1. Register yourself (or your team) and pay.
  2. Receive the ‘Player’ role in Discord, and review the shared materials.
    • A private channel will be established for “meet-and-greets” between Free Agents. Any Free Agent without a teammate within 48hrs. of February 13th will be matched to a teammate by host.
  3. Players will receive access to the CTF platform on Friday, February 13th during event check-in.

Food and Near by Places

Box lunches will be provided to CTF Players. Light snacks and coffee will be available for attendees. 


Near the facility, you'll find a mix of quick bites and sit-down options, including American (Clyde's, Best Buns), Mediterranean (Kulan Cafe), Asian (Chili Wok, Hangry Joe's), and newer spots like Mystic Bar & Grill.

Exhibitor Information

Exhibitor will have access to set up from 8:30 am to 9 am.

  • A 4-foot table will be provided.
  • Please ask for power if needed.
  • Breakdown will be at 4 pm.

Important Dates

  • Registration Deadline: Feb. 10th, 2026
  • Discord Community: Opens Feb 6, 2026
  • Event: In-Person Only
  • February 13, 2026 | 10:30a-3:00p Awards immediately after.
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Funding from Love Bytes Event will go towards supporting the US Cyber Games Program.

US Cyber Games® is committed to inform and inspire the broader community on ways to develop tomorrow’s cybersecurity workforce. Our mission is to bring together elite cyber athletes, coaches, and industry leaders to help scout, train, and send a US Cyber Team® to take the gold at the International Cybersecurity Challenge (ICC). US Cyber Games is led by Katzcy, in cooperation with the NICE program at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).

This project is supported by NICE, a program of the National Institute of Standards and Technology in the U.S. Department of Commerce, under financial assistance award #70NANB22H102.

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US Cyber Games® is committed to inform and inspire the broader community on ways to develop tomorrow’s cybersecurity workforce. Our mission is to bring together elite cyber athletes, coaches, and industry leaders to help scout, train, and send a US Cyber Team® to take the gold at the International Cybersecurity Challenge (ICC). US Cyber Games is led by Katzcy, in cooperation with the NICE program at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).

This project is supported by NICE, a program of the National Institute of Standards and Technology in the U.S. Department of Commerce, under financial assistance award #70NANB22H102.

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