Brampton SecOps Hackathon 2026
Building secure solutions for Agri-Food and Multi-Modal Logistics
Overview
Join us for a high-impact hackathon where the next generation of tech talent takes on Canada’s biggest cybersecurity challenges.
Hosted in person in Brampton, Ontario, this event connects you directly with sector experts to defend the critical supply chains and infrastructure that keep the Canadian economy moving.
What’s in it for you?
- Hands-on Experience: Go beyond theory with practical SecOps challenges.
- Industry Mentorship: Get direct feedback on your ideas from the pros on the front lines.
- Network & Collaborate: Team up with peers in a team of 3 to prototype real cyber solutions.
- Workshops & Panels: Gain insights into the rapidly growing field of cybersecurity.
The Challenge
Brampton is a powerhouse of Canadian industry, but with connectivity comes vulnerability. The Brampton SecOps Hackathon focuses on two vital sectors currently facing escalating cyber threats:
Securing Canada’s Food Infrastructure and Multi-Modal Supply Chains
How food reaches our tables and how goods cross our borders are problems most people never think about, until these services are disrupted. Canada’s agriculture and agri-food system generated $149.2 billion in GDP in 2024 and accounts for 1 in 9 jobs nationwide, while the transportation and warehousing sector contributed $96.5 billion to the economy and facilitates the movement of trillions of dollars in trade through Canada’s key corridors each year. Brampton plays an integral role in the agriculture and transportation sectors. These operations rely heavily on Operational Technology (OT) and integrated supply chains, and a single ransomware attack or cyber incident can stop food production and disrupt supply chains at scale. The Brampton SecOps Hackathon focuses on these two vital sectors currently facing escalating cyber threats.
Who can participate?
This hackathon is designed for advanced undergraduate students, postgraduate students and new grads (1-3 years after graduation) who want to solve real-world problems. Open to participants from 20 – 26*. We welcome participants from all disciplines and all skill levels including but not limited to Computer Science, Engineering, Cybersecurity, IT, Business Technology, Entrepreneurship and others.
This is perfect for you if:
- You’re eager to apply your classroom knowledge to live cybersecurity challenges.
- You want to collaborate, learn from mentors, and build something tangible.
- You have previous technical experience.
Your GitHub portfolio can be included in the application form.
*If you are above the age outlined, please fill out the registration form and we will contact you about your eligibility.
Why participate?
- Work alongside students, professionals, and entrepreneurs from various fields to solve real-world sector challenges.
- Learn from industry leaders about Made-in-Canada cyber technologies and local innovation
- Network with industry leaders and the Canadian innovation ecosystem
- Walk away with an industry-relevant project.
Prizes
Cash Prizes will be announced soon