Leaderboard: https://leaderboards.hackerone.live/germany-netherlands-may-june-2026

Recap (YouTube Short): https://youtube.com/shorts/Bl5sFX5rsmQ

Join us for this special bug bounty event! In preparation for the upcoming Ambassador World Cup - and following the examples set by Italy and Portugal - the Dutch and German Clubs will compete in a friendly match, completed with a leaderboard to create the true LHE experience.

Each team will consist of up to 20 researchers from the local communities. Eligibility criteria will follow the same rules used for the Ambassador World Cup (AWC). Registrations are waitlisted - please monitor your ticket status on the platform whether you were selected. You will also be notified by email if you are selected to participate.

The event will begin with a virtual kick-off on May 30, 2026. The remote hacking phase will run from May 30 to June 7, 2026. On June 7, a final hybrid event will take place for all attendees; the in-person part will be held in Bochum.

Schedule

Saturday, 30.05.26, 11:00 - Kick-off call (program details are shared); leaderboard opens for submissions

Saturday, 30.05.26 to Sunday, 07.06.26 - Remote hacking and collaboration via Discord

Sunday, 07.06.26, 12:00 - 18:00 - In-person hacking session (Bochum, Germany)

On June 7, we will aim to make the event as accessible as possible for those unable to attend in person by providing a hybrid setup. Please ensure you select the appropriate RSVP option.

Travelling to Bochum

Bochum is well connected and located close to the Dutch border, making travel straightforward from both sides. The venue is within walking distance of Bochum Hbf.

You can get to the venue from 🇳🇱 e.g. via:

• Train via Venlo → Duisburg → Bochum

• ICE via Utrecht → Duisburg → Bochum

• Car via A40

• FlixBus from Amsterdam

From 🇩🇪 e.g. via:

• Train (direct ICE connections from Berlin, Frankfurt, Munich, Stuttgart, …)

• Car via A40 / A43

Participation and RSVP

There are two RSVP options per team:

• "Hybrid" (🇳🇱 or 🇩🇪): Includes in-person participation on June 7, 2026. The event will take place in Bochum (near the Dutch-German border).

• "Remote-Only" (🇳🇱 or 🇩🇪)

Please submit only one RSVP per person. This event is intended for the local bug bounty communities in the Netherlands and Germany, and eligibility will follow the same criteria used for forming AWC teams. Seats are limited - please register only if you intend to actively participate.