May 21st, 2026
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Building
200 Mero Street, Frankfort KY
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM, EST
Join KOHS and our partners for this
no-cost, dynamic, one-day cybersecurity event designed for IT professionals like you! The KY Blue Team Summit 2025 will bring together some of the brightest minds in the industry to deliver engaging technical-level sessions covering the latest trends, strategies, and solutions in cybersecurity. Not just your typical series of lectures, we will be including hands-on training and demonstrations including capture the flag events, incident response, case studies, demonstrations of hacking tools, and a wealth of opportunities to collaborate and grow your contact list.
Our 20+ expert speakers, hailing from Kentucky and neighboring states, will cover key topics such as threat intelligence, network defense, incident response, and the evolving landscape of cyber risks. This event is a unique opportunity to learn from industry leaders, stay ahead of emerging threats, and gain actionable insights to bolster your organization's cybersecurity posture.
Whether you're looking to sharpen your skills, expand your knowledge, or build valuable relationships,
KY Blue Team Summit 2025 is the event you won't want to miss!
Featuring
A capture the flag event hosted by The KY Army National Guard and the University of Louisville.
Plenty of networking time to meet the experts and expand your contacts.
20+ speakers from around the Commonwealth including:
- KY Army National Guard
- FBI
- CISA
- Commonwealth Office of Technology
- UPS
- Several State and Community Colleges
- And many more!!
Event FAQs
- Local Lodging and Dining Information - View Map
- Who is the intended audience for this event? IT and cybersecurity professionals, regardless of skill or experience.
- Is there a registration fee? There is no fee to attend this event, parking or otherwise.
- Is parking free? Yes, in addition to street parking there are two publicly accessible multi-story parking structures adjoined to the venue.
- Will an event map and schedule be published? Yes, those things will be sent to your email after registration, near the date of the event.
- Lunch wil be provided.
- Is there a registration deadline? There is not a deadline, however this event is limited to 220 participants. Register Early to guarantee your seat!
Blue Team Summit Capture-the-Flag Challenge
Objective: To conduct a Capture-the-Flag event that tests the cybersecurity skills of participants, promotes teamwork and problem-solving, and fosters a spirit of competition and learning.
Event Overview:
Duration: 5 hours
Format: Individual or Team Competition (Users can select during registration)
Challenges: A series of cybersecurity-themed challenges, including:
- Steganography
- Cryptography
- Network analysis
- Binary exploitation
- Forensics
Scoring: Points awarded for each challenge solved, with bonus points for speed and creativity
Winning Team: The participant/team with the most points at the end of the competition will be declared the winner
Logistics:
Date and Time: May 20th, 2025, 8:30am. CTF Range Open 9:30am-2:30pm.
Location: Kentucky Transportation Cabinet: 200 Mero Street, Frankfort 40622
Equipment: Participants will be required to bring their own laptop and necessary software.
Rules: A detailed rules document will be provided to participants prior to the event.
Registration:
Deadline: May 20th, 2025
Process: Participants can register online through the link above. Opt-in by choosing "yes" under CTF participation.
CTF Questions:
Contact
kyngcyberinitiatives.mil@army.mil