Hackers congregate at security conferences discussing the latest vulnerabilities, exchanging knowledge and contact details. IoT Village aims to raise awareness of the insecurity of connected systems, and to minimize attacks on them. Organizers can bring an assortment of gadgets common to most homes: network-attached storage systems, webcams, DVRs, routers, smart home hubs, routers and modern appliances. The Capture the Flag (CTF) model is the most frequent type of competition; participants score points by going through different levels.”]
Source: https://www.bitdefender.com/blog/hotforsecurity/iot-village-story/