• If you just want to read the rules, click here. • Updated as of November 21 to expand the Alpitronic target scope and to clarify the model of the ChargePointHome Flex model number. • Now entering its third year, Pwn2Own Automotive returns to Automotive World in Tokyo on January 21 - 23, 2026. • Over the last two years, we’ve awarded more than $2,000,000 for the latest in automotive exploitations, and this year looks to be even better. • As always, we’re pleased to be working with our cohorts over at VicOne again. • Their help was instrumental in the success we had at our first event, and we’re glad to be partnering with them once more.
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- Pwn2Own Automotive has returned to Tokyo for its third year, running January 21‑23, 2026 at Automotive World. The event, organized by Trend Micro with partners VicOne and Tesla, will award over $2 million in prizes for successful exploits. New categories include Level 3 and Level 2 electric‑vehicle chargers, with Alpitronic’s Level 3 charger and the Open Charge Alliance’s OCPP Compliance Test Tool as targets. The Tesla Model 3/Y remains a highlight, while the In‑Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) and automotive operating‑system categories continue to attract researchers. A random draw will set the daily schedule of attempts.
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