Participation is free. It is enough to register for Cisco Networking Academy courses opened within the University of Cappadocia.
Organized by Cisco Networking Academy in collaboration with Cisco and Real Madrid, the 2026 EMEA Cisco Networking Academy Cup is an international training and technical competency program that brings together universities from Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
As part of the program, participants have the opportunity to participate in free and online trainings in areas such as network technologies, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, IoT and digital security, earn Cisco digital badges and experience an international technical competition.
Program Process
Learn-A-Thon (January 12 — March 8, 2026)
Attendees will develop their technical knowledge and skills by completing entry-level online trainings offered through the Cisco Networking Academy platform. Participants who successfully complete the trainings will be eligible for digital badges issued by Cisco.
Capture the Flag (April 2026) Later in
the program, student teams representing universities will participate in an international competition based on a technical scenario.
Awards
The team that
succeeds in the EMEA Final will win a VIP ticket to the La Liga match of Real Madrid for 5 people and a technical tour to the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. In addition, various certificates and participation badges will be issued by Cisco.
Note: Transportation and accommodation expenses in the final stage belong to the participants.
Who Can Attend?
Students,
Academic and administrative staff,
Participants who wish to
participate in the program from outside the university.
Participation is free. It is enough to register for Cisco Networking Academy courses opened within the University of Cappadocia.
Detailed Information
Cisco Networking Academy trainings opened within the University of Cappadocia.
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