REBELLION // THE GAUNTLET
THE GAUNTLETTHE GAUNTLET
This is not a challenge.
It's a proving ground.
24 HOURS. NO PAUSE. NO EXCUSES.
WINNER TAKES HOME
$5,000
THE COMPETITION
24 Hours to Build Something That Matters
The Rebellion Gauntlet is a 24-hour, no-pause, no-excuses endurance competition built for AI engineers, hackers, operators, and builders who want to win. You'll be given a real-world security challenge and 24 hours to ship a working solution.
Intense
No breaks, no shortcuts. The clock doesn't stop, and neither should you.
Real-World
Challenges are pulled from actual security scenarios. No toy problems here.
High Stakes
$5,000 grand prize. Bragging rights forever. Recognition from the best in the industry.
THE SCHEDULE
24 Hours. Every Second Counts.
The Drop
Challenge revealed. Clock starts. Teams form. Chaos begins.
First Commits
Early architectures take shape. Coffee kicks in.
The Grind
Deep in the code. First blockers emerge. Pivots happen.
Midnight Oil
Halfway point. Energy dips. Real builders push through.
Final Sprint
6 hours left. Features lock. Polish begins.
Submission Prep
Last commits. Demo prep. Deep breaths.
Pencils Down
Time's up. Submissions locked. Demos begin.
Winners Announced
Winners crowned. Glory earned.
THE RULES
Simple Rules. No Exceptions.
Teams of 1-4
Solo or squad up. Your call. But everyone on the team must be a registered conference attendee.
24 Hours Sharp
The clock starts when the challenge drops. Late submissions are disqualified. No exceptions.
Original Work Only
All code must be written during the competition. Pre-built solutions or copied code will be disqualified.
Use Any Tools
Languages, frameworks, AI assistants—use whatever you want. We care about what ships, not how.
Working Demo Required
Your solution must actually work. A pitch deck isn't a product. Ship or go home.
Stay On-Site
Competitors must remain at the venue for the duration. We provide food, caffeine, and crash space.
WHO SHOULD COMPETE
Built for Builders
The Gauntlet isn't for everyone. It's for people who ship under pressure.
Security Engineers
Who build detection, response, and defense systems
AI/ML Engineers
Who deploy models in production, not just notebooks
Red Teamers
Who know how to hack, break, and reverse anything
Hackers & Builders
Who ship side projects and thrive under constraints
THE PRIZES
Glory Has Its Rewards
Cash prize + trophy + eternal glory
Future conference tickets and hotel stay + recognition
Future conference tickets + recognition
Additional sponsor prizes and special categories may be announced at the event.
WE'VE GOT YOU COVERED
Everything You Need to Compete
Ready to Prove Yourself?
The Gauntlet runs at every Rebellion event. Grab your ticket, register for the competition, and show up ready to build.
Questions? Email us at info@rbln.com