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    Merlin Presents Cyberwatch: Race to Resilience

    Merlin Presents CyberWatch 2026: Race to Resilience

    A hands-on, immersive Capture the Flag (CTF) and Tabletop Exercise (TTX)
     experience for federal and public sector security teams

    The race to cyber resilience is on.

    33 Days
    16 Hours
    38 Minutes
    21 Seconds
    October 28, 2026
     
    10:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.
     
    The Concorde, Crystal City, VA

    Participating technology partners

    Why attend THE MERLIN cyberwatch 

    Trusted by federal agencies for 30 years, Merlin invites you to the CyberWatch 2026: a multi-mission CTF competition and Executive Tabletop exercise for federal teams. Sharpen your skills, stimulate conversations, test your decision-making, and gain valuable cybersecurity insights aligned to your federal mission requirements.

    This is a hands-on, technical-focused, executive-centric immersive experience across three distinct tracks:

    Practitioner Track

    A Capture the Flag competition calibrated for participants with hands-on technical experience, competing solo or in teams of two. Under real-time pressure, secure a live environment, protect critical assets, and get ahead of cloud, data, and cryptographic risk using industry-leading technologies to capture each prized digital flag.

    Limited seats available.

    Executive Track

    An interactive Tabletop exercise and moderated panel discussions designed for CISOs, CIOs, and senior executive leaders. Hear directly from top voices across federal, SLED, and industry shaping the future of cyber resilience.

    General Audience Track

    No hands-on component required. Attend the Keynote lunch and panel discussions, explore partner exhibits with the latest innovations, and network at your own pace.

    Stay tuned: more details, Keynote speakers, and other special guests to be announced soon!

    Schedule Snapshot

    10:30am – 12pm

    Welcome Lunch & Keynote — all attendees

    12pm – 4pm

    Technical Sessions & Breakouts

    4pm – 5pm

    Closing keynote and Award Ceremony

    5pm – 7pm

    Networking Reception — light bites, drinks, and great conversations — open to everyone

    Full session-by-session agenda and speaker lineup coming soon.