“Set Your Vector” Cyber Competition
This event has already taken place.
DATE: October 4, 2026 from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm CST
LOCATION: University of Texas Dallas Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center 2501 Drive G, Richardson, TX 75080
The Sam Johnson Dallas Chapter of the AFA will co-sponsor this event to be held both as an inperson and virtual attendance competition. There will be scheduled speakers/panelists,
workshops for coaches/mentors and award ceremonies in addition to the actual competition.
This event is open to all high school students who wish to participate. There is no fee to register and compete. The online training and prep modules will be available beginning May 15, 2026. These tools are free as are snacks and meals for competing teams on the day of the competition. The event is also open to the general public, so feel free to stop by and observe these amazingly talented young men and women in action.
Preparing for Flight Path Cybersecurity Competition
Members of ĀYŌDÈ Institute put the finishing touches on preparations for the Flight Path — Set Your Vector Cybersecurity Competition, scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026.
Hosted in partnership with the Air & Space Forces Association, Flight Path challenges high school students through Capture the Flag puzzles, coding exercises and real-world cybersecurity problems. Teams work together under time constraints, developing technical, problem-solving and teamwork skills.
The competition is designed to inspire students to explore computer science and cybersecurity while helping prepare tomorrow’s cyber defenders.
Ashray Snah, a junior at Allen High School, studying computer science works on final preparations for the Flight Path cybersecurity competition.
Richard Jang, a sophomore majoring in computer science at the University of Texas at Dallas, prepares materials for the upcoming competition.
From left, James Dugan, executive director of ĀYŌDÈ Institute, and Ashray Snah, a junior at Allen High School, studying computer science reviews preparations for the October 4 competition.
ĀYŌDÈ Institute planning notes and a working model outline elements of the Flight Path cybersecurity competition.
For more information, please visit the website at: www.setyourvector.org.