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 – Rogue Credit Union

• 🥈 2nd Place: Malav Vyas – Palo Alto​

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Round Three - Mar-A-Lago Palm Beach USA October 2026

Round Three of the America 250 Freedom Cyber & AI Championship was successfully held on October 23, 2026, at the prestigious Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach, Florida, USA.

Following the successful rounds in Washington, D.C., and Las Vegas, the Palm Beach Pre-Championship marked another major milestone in the journey toward the World Cyber & AI Championship.

The competition attracted outstanding cybersecurity professionals who demonstrated their expertise through advanced real-world Cyber & AI challenges.

Round Three Winners

• 🥇 1st Place: Evan Isaac – Optiv

• 🥈 2nd Place: Peter Orzell – Magic Leap

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The Palm Beach event also introduced the next evolution of the championship: Cyber & AI competitions featuring offensive and defensive AI Agents, highlighting the growing role of autonomous artificial intelligence in the future of cybersecurity.

The Grand Final – Coming Soon

The journey continues toward the ultimate stage of the America 250 Freedom Cyber & AI Championship.

The 10 highest-ranking finalists will compete for the prestigious title of World Cyber & AI Champion.

The Grand Final will bring together elite cybersecurity professionals to compete in advanced Cyber & AI challenges, showcasing innovation, technical excellence, and the next generation of AI Agents.

Official Date and Location: To Be Announced.

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 23 , 2026 | 10 Qualify for the World Championship
World Cyber & AI Championship December 2026 | The Final Stage

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