America 250 Cyber & AI Championship 

Presented by CyTaka – The World Cyber & AI Championship

America 250 Freedom Cyber & AI Championship

The America 250 Freedom Cyber & AI Championship is a special national championship created exclusively for American cybersecurity and AI professionals in honor of the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America.

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Round One – Washington, D.C.

Round One was successfully held on June 10, 2026, in Washington, D.C., USA, bringing together leading cybersecurity and AI professionals from across the United States.Following a series of advanced Cyber & AI challenges, the first champions were crowned:

Round One Winners

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• 🥇 1st Place: Boubacar Jalloh – Microsoft

• 🥈 2nd Place: Yannick Batoula – IBM

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Round Two – Las Vegas

Round Two was successfully held on August 7, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.

The championship took place during one of the world's most important weeks for the global cybersecurity community, alongside DEF CON and Black Hat USA in Las Vegas.Following a series of advanced Cyber & AI challenges, the Round Two champions were crowned:

Round Two Winners

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• 🥇 1st Place: Ethan Saunders – Credit Union

• 🥈 2nd Place: Malav Vyas – Palo Alto

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Next Stage – Round Three | October 2026

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The journey continues with Round Three of the America 250 Freedom Cyber & AI Championship, taking place in October 2026. This will be the qualifying tournament for the Grand Final, bringing together leading Cyber & AI professionals from across the United States to compete in a series of advanced challenges.

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The 10 highest-ranking competitors will earn their place in the World Cyber & AI Championship, which will take place in December 2026. The World Championship will bring together elite Cyber & AI talent for the final stage of the competition and the opportunity to become the World Cyber & AI Champion.

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Our Mission

The championship celebrates America's leadership in:

• Innovation

• Cybersecurity

• Artificial Intelligence

• Freedom

• National Strength

We believe Cybersecurity and AI should be used to:

• Strengthen national defense

• Protect freedom and individual rights

• Defend critical infrastructure

• Support American innovation and technological leadership

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Inspired by the spirit of America First, the championship encourages the next generation of American Cyber & AI talent while promoting the positive, ethical, and responsible use of advanced technologies.

Competition Challenges

Participants compete in:

• Cybersecurity Challenges

• AI Missions

• Ethical Hacking Competitions

• Real-World Security Scenarios

• Advanced Cyber Defense Simulations

The Road to the World Championship

Round One Washington, D.C. | June 10, 2026
Round Two  Las Vegas | August 7, 2026
Round Three October 2026 | 10 Qualify for the World Championship
World Cyber & AI Championship December 2026 | The Final Stage

The road to the World Cyber & AI Championship continues.

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