Cyber Oasis 1.0

Hack the Dunes

The First Maghrebian Student Forum & Hackathon in Cybersecurity
November 07-09, 2025 • Faculty of Sciences of Gabès, Tunisia

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A Journey Beyond the Digital Horizon

In the desert, finding an oasis is survival. In cyberspace, detecting a vulnerability is security.

Cyber Oasis 1.0 bridges this symbolism with one mission: to train the next generation of Maghreb cyber defenders.

Event Details

Faculty of Sciences of Gabès – Tunisia

November 07 - 08 - 09, 2025

3 Countries: Tunisia, Algeria, Libya

3 Days of Innovation

Program

Cyber Oasis 1.0 unfolds in three stages:

Before the Event

Online training sessions with international experts and student ambassadors.

During the Event

Inspiring conferences, hands-on workshops, CTF hackathon, networking, partnership agreements.

After

A lasting legacy – a cyclical event hosted each year by a Maghreb university.

Detailed Schedule

Day 1 – Friday, November 7, 2025

Opening Day & Technical Workshops

08:30-09:30
Registration and participant check-in
09:30-10:30
Opening ceremony
10:30-11:00 Conference 1 – Cyber threats in 2025: challenges and Emerging issues
11:00-11:30 Conference 2 – Cybersecurity Careers: Professional Roles and Specializations in Arab and Global Markets
11:30-12:00 Conference 3 – Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence: A Strategic Duo,
12:00-14:00 Lunch Break and Networking
14:00-14:30 Conference 4 – Cybersecurity Governance: Protection and Vision Mr.
14:30-15:00 Conference 5 – Applied Ethics in Cybersecurity: Frameworks, Practices
15:00-15:30 Conference 6 – AI Implementation in TPRM (Third-Party Risk Management)
15:30-16:30 Roundtable Discussion – Academic Pathways and Research Areas in Cybersecurity
18:00 Dinner Break
20:30-22:30 🎵 Social Evening with Live Music Performance

Day 2 – Saturday, November 8, 2025

Advanced Workshops & Hackathon Launch

09:00-12:30 Thematic Cybersecurity Workshops (NVIDIA Workshop , Orange Digital Center Workshop, Elite International University Workshop, MEDIATEL-IT Workshop ...)
12:30-14:00 Lunch Break
14:00-16:00 Thematic Cybersecurity Workshops (Afternoon Session)
16:00-17:00 Hackathon Preparatory Workshop
17:00-18:00 Team Presentations and Final Instructions
18:00 🚀 Official Launch of the Cybersecurity Hackathon (24-hour non-stop challenge)

Day 3 – Sunday, November 9, 2025

Final Presentations and Closing Ceremony

10:00 End of Hackathon and project submission
10:00-11:00 Jury Deliberations
11:30-12:30 Results Announcement and Closing Ceremony
13:30-14:00 Official Group Photo

Hack the Dunes – Capture the Flag

A Jeopardy-style CTF where the brightest student teams take on real cyber threats.

24 hours of adrenaline, strategy, and creativity
Prizes, recognition, and a place in the history of Maghreb cybersecurity
Teams of 2 students from Tunisia, Algeria, and Libya

Registration Requirements

  • Each team consists of 2 students (binôme)
  • Students from Tunisia, Algeria, or Libya
  • All levels welcome: Beginner to Advanced
  • Complete registration form required

Conferences & Workshops

Sessions led by renowned cybersecurity experts.

Conferences

  • Cyber threats in 2025: challenges and issues
  • AI & Security
  • Data protection
  • Cybersecurity and the Maghreb job market

Workshops

  • Penetration testing
  • Digital forensics
  • IoT security
  • Web application security

A unique chance to learn directly from top professionals and industry experts.

Partners

Under the patronage of the Ministries of Higher Education & Scientific Research of Tunisia, Algeria, and Libya.

Partner with us and associate your brand with a landmark regional event.

We thank our partners for believing in the Cyber Oasis 1.0 vision — Together, we build the future of cybersecurity in the Maghreb.

Official Partners

Tunisian Ministry

Tunisian Ministry

Higher Education & Scientific Research

Libyan Ministry

Libyan Ministry

Higher Education & Scientific Research

Algerian Ministry

Algerian Ministry

Higher Education & Scientific Research

Gold Partners

University of Gabès

University of Gabès

Tunisia

University of Zawia

University of Zawia

Libya

University of Guelma

University of Guelma

Algeria

Technical Partners

We are trusted by the world's most innovative teams

Orange Digital Center

Orange Digital Center

Nvidia

Nvidia

Protected Consulting

Protected Consulting

Keestone

Keestone

The Hive

The Hive

Wisdom Net

Wisdom Net

GoMyCode

GoMyCode

Orange Digital Center

Orange Digital Center

Nvidia

Nvidia

Protected Consulting

Protected Consulting

Keestone

Keestone

The Hive

The Hive

Wisdom Net

Wisdom Net

GoMyCode

GoMyCode

Sponsors

STB

Société tunisienne de banque STB

Brand Stimulant

Brand Stimulant

NextStep IT

NextStep IT

Contact

Interested in participating, sponsoring, or covering the event? Get in touch:

Get in Touch

ma.daimi@fsg.rnu.tn
+216 90 369 001
University of Gabès – Faculty of Sciences

Event Location

Faculty of Sciences of Gabès – Tunisia