We are excited to announce the first-ever Software Freedom Day Capture the Flag (CTF) Contest on Saturday, September 21, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM CST. This contest is being held in cooperation with the Ubuntu Illinois LoCo team <https://wiki.ubuntu.com/IllinoisTeam> and the LibrePlanet Illinois Team <https://libreplanet.org/wiki/Group:LibrePlanet_Illinois> as part of their local celebration at the Peoria-Area Amateur Radio Club's Midwest Superfest <https://www.w9uvi.org/midwest-superfest/>. Event Details: * *Date:* Saturday, September 21, 2024 * *Time:* 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM CST * *Location:* Online The CTF contest is designed to help participants learn about Free Software principles and cybersecurity in a fun and interactive way. The challenges are suitable for all experience levels, from beginners to experts, offering a great way to develop new skills while exploring the world of software freedom. For those attending the Midwest Superfest in Peoria, this will be an exciting opportunity to connect with the Free Software community and engage in hands-on learning. Whether you're participating online or in person, the event promises to be an enriching experience! For more information, visit zmef.freeshell.org <http://zmef.freeshell.org/>. Registration is now open, so be sure to sign up: Register here <https://sfdctf24.ctfd.io/register>. We can't wait to see you there! P.S. Kudos to the team of volunteers under impulse of Zack F. for organizing and working out this great event!