National Selections for the Cybersecurity Competition at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 Have Begun – Represent Azerbaijan!
The selection stage for the international “WorldSkills Shanghai 2026” Cybersecurity Competition, which will take place on 22–27 September 2026 in Shanghai, People’s Republic of China, has officially begun. With over 1,000 participants and experts from 89 countries, the preparation process for training specialists who will represent Azerbaijan is being carried out by the Innovation and Digital Development Agency (IRIA) in cooperation with the State Agency on Vocational Education, coordinated by the Azerbaijan Cybersecurity Center.
To ensure Azerbaijan’s successful representation on the international stage, all cybersecurity-related activities under WorldSkills Azerbaijan will be organized at the Azerbaijan Cybersecurity Center operating under IRIA. These activities will include registration, selection, and competition preparation stages.
Young professionals under 25 years old, with an intermediate level of technical English, and who are studying or working in the field of cybersecurity, are eligible to apply for the competition.
Registered candidates will participate in a three-stage Capture The Flag (CTF) competition consisting of the First Round (CTF), Semi-Final (CTF), and Final (CTF), each held on separate dates. The top 5 finalist teams (2 participants per team) will be invited to an intensive preparation phase, where they will receive specialized training from leading experts in the field.
This initiative will not only provide valuable opportunities for the development of local education, economy, tourism, and international relations, but will also foster intercultural exchange and promote the exchange of technical knowledge across various professional fields.
📌 Application deadline: 24 October 2025
🔗 Apply here: https://bit.ly/WorldSkills-Azerbaijan-Competition
