DEF CON 34 has wrapped up, and it’s been another amazing one. Thanks to the amazing DEF CON Community for bringing the good energy, curiosity and enthuiasm that makes this little desert shindig so special. From the old heads who remember why we have a dialer and a floppy disk in our logo to the brandest new newbies, you are an amazing tribe of humans. Thank you for sharing your passions, making connections and looking out for each other. Special thanks to the army of Goons who make this big machine go. A happening like this takes a lot of skilled and patient hands, and we’re eternally gra…

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Good news, everyone! The DEF CON 34 room blocks are live! While supplies last, you can get a special room rate at the following hotels: Fontainebleau Swanky, luxurious and conveniently located across the street from the LVCC. For those who must be first in line. Sahara Legendary Vegas spot with next-level pools and right on the monorail. Wynn and Encore Lovely accommodations and tons of cool places to eat and be entertained. Circus Circus Budget friendly and has a haunted house AND an arcade. We promise the clowns are friendly. We're halfway there. DEF CON 34 will be upon us before you know i…

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As you’ve likely heard, attendees in the cash line are getting paper badges right now. This is due to a badge shipment delay. We’re sorry for the inconvenience. We will share updates as soon we have them, and we’ll do our best to make it right. Thanks for your understanding. Stay in touch with DEF CON socials and Hacker Tracker for updates as soon as they arrive.

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DEF CON is coming to Singapore! DEF CON and HTX will be co-organizing DEF CON SG, with CSIT as our strategic partner. Join us at the Marina Bay Sands April 28-30, 2026 for the full DEF CON experience: presentations, hands-on Villages, contests and musical entertainment. Bonus: 2-day DEF CON Training courses to level up your technical skills April 26-27. For full announce and all the updates check out the DEF CON Singapore Page and contact us @ defcon on defcon.social .

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DEF CON started in Las Vegas, but we've become global with people attending from all over the world and there are local DEF CON Groups on 6 continents. After two successful events in China, we've been looking for more places to share our hacker spirit with the world. First up we will be dipping our cyber toe in Bahrain by taking part in the Arab International Cybersecurity Conference (AICS) and Exhibition November 5 and 6, 2025. We'll be bringing a sampling of our villages, workshops and contests so there's something for everyone. The conference is held in the cutting-edge Exhibition World Ba…

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The DEF CON 33 Call Season is now almost complete! The Call for Papers is LIVE. We're also ready to accept submissions for Demos, Workshops and Policy. Things are well and truly underway. Time to breathe deep, gather your ideas and get busy proposing. For the comprehensive list of open calls, visit the DEF CON 33 Call Index . Rules, guidance, deadlines – it's all there. Participation is the cheat code that unlocks the secret DEF CON levels. We can't wait to see what you've got in mind.

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Attention packet wizards - the DEF CON 32 CTF Quals Begin May 3! Our friends at the Nautilus Institute have created a fiendish test of skills that lasts a whole weekend, and the winner gets to compete for everlasting glory in the main event at DEF CON 32. Will your team rise to the challenge? You can get your hat in the ring by registering at https://quals.2024.nautilus.institute/ Godspeed to every mad genius who answers the call.

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We’ve secured a block of deeply discounted rooms at the fabulous Rio , with FREE shuttle service to and from the West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center! In addition to the door-to-door shuttle service, they’re giving us a big break on the room rate AND the Resort Fee. Rio also offers additional discounts for government employees We love the Rio - it was home base for DEF CONs 19-22 - and you should see it now. It’s had a massive multi-year renovation and it’s new all over. New all-suites accomodations, new restaurants, new food hall, even a redesigned 5-acre pool complex. It’s…

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DEF CON is primarily a cash-at-the-door kind of conference. LineCon is in our DNA, and we will always honor it. Long may the beach balls fly. Still, the option to register online has been a benefit to many attendees. We’re keeping that method open for all those who need it. If that’s you, good news! From right now until July 5, 2024, you can register for DC32 at shop.defcon.org .

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2024 is officially underway, and we're kicking off DEF CON season with a bunch of of open calls for DC32! Villages, Constests, Parties, Communities - the majority of the calls are open now, with the balance opening February 1. The full list of open calls is available at the Calls Index Page . Remember, the sooner you get your proposals in, the more chance we can help make your ideas into reality. We can’t wait to see what you’ve got up your sleeves. Happy New Year!

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Registration for the DEF CON Training 2024 in Las Vegas is open! Join us August 12-13 right after DEF CON 32 for some two-day, deep-dive technical sessions from some world class trainers. All the details are at training.defcon.org - reserve your spot!

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On Monday, November 27, everything in the shop.defcon.org store will be 20% off! If you've been thinking about a hacker gift or just treating yourself to a swag update, your moment is here. Get your deal while they last!

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More DEF CON 31 goodies going up on the media server: the photos from DC31 are live at media.defcon.org . Thanks to the DEF CON Photo Corps for all the hard work!

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DEF CON 31 is in the books, and the vibes were immaculate. We want to thank the DEF CON community for bringing all that good energy with you and making this such a memorable con. Good energy and stickers, and badges, and puzzles and hugs and for some reason Malört. You really are an amazing group of humans. Special thanks to all the Goons who calmly and professionally evacuated the Forum and then got the whole con back on its feet. On time, no less. Borderline miraculous. If you want to keep that DEF CON feeling going throughout the off season, make sure to look into DEF CON Groups in your a…

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Many thanks to the mighty, mighty Zebbler for this DEF CON 31 Trailer video! Enjoy the artistry, dance like no one's watching and get your mind right for DEF CON 31. You can download it for yourself on the #defcon media server at https://media.defcon.org/DEF CON 31/ . Two little weeks, people. It's almost here. Let's GO!

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Box-poppers, shell-getters and potentates of the packet - we have great news! The stalwart humans of the Nautilus Institute have opened the registration for the DEF CON 31 CTF Quals. Your destiny’s door stands open before you. Will you enter? Get your bid in at quals.2023.nautilus.institute . Qualifications begin May 26, so don’t delay. Good luck to all those who dare.

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Just another friendly reminder that the DEF CON 31 CFP season is in high gear. If you’ve got something simmering that needs to be a DC31 talk or workshop, get thee to our Open Call Index with all deliberate speed and get your bid in! Deadline is May 1st! We can’t wait to see what you’ve got!

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Big DEF CON Training announcement! The first 3 trainers have been announced for the DEF CON Trainings Las Vegas, right after DEF CON 31. They are: Madhu Akula , Chris Greer , and Abhinav Singh Their training offerings are live at training.defcon.org

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DEF CON 31 booking reminder: That new ‘Horseshoe’ hotel showing up in our room block is the new rebrand of the familiar Bally’s. Same convenient location and discount, just with a big glow-up. To get access to the DEF CON discount, book rooms at https://book.passkey.com/go/SHDEF3

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The satellite hacking contest to rule them all returns to DEF CON 31 for the 4th time. If you want to test your space-hacking skills, get your name on the list ASAP. Visit hackasat.com to register for the Hack-A-Sat 4 Quals, and follow @hack_a_sat for updates.

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We’ve got a big DEF CON 31 announcement - the official Call for Contests and Events is OPEN! Now is the time to take the secret ideas you’ve been percolating and share them with us. We’re looking for new ideas and cool twists on more familiar ones. Pitch us something good and we’ll work with you to perfect it and get it on the floor in Las Vegas. The rules and requirements await your examination. Hit us up with any questions at info@defcon.org. We can’t wait to see what you’ve got brewing.

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It’s good to try new things. In that spirit, we cordially invite you to join DEFCON.Social – our brand new Mastodon server. If you’ve been thinking of trying out Mastodon, we’d love to be your home base. You can sign up at https://defcon.social/invite/nWB2S8oL See you there!

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The DEF CON Discord is open ( discord.gg/defcon ). You can hang out in virtual LineCon, try out the offerings of one of our hybrid villages and meet DEF CON family from around the world. The DEF CON Groups have a VR hangout going on throughout DEF CON. Learn what DCGs across the globe are up to, maybe even find a group near you to join so you can keep that DEF CON vibe all year! The info you need to get involved is here: https://www.dcgvr.org/DEF_CON_Groups_AltspaceVR_-_Quick Guide_v1.6.pdf and you can join in on the fun with or without a VR headset. You can even watch the event live on Twitc…

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CTF News CTF Quals are almost here (May 28 at 0000 UTC) and the CTF Chat on the DEF CON discord is already open! From @NautilusCTF : #defcon quals chat on the Defcon discord is open. Come visit us in #ctf-discussion-text to ask all the important questions, like “when is web?” and “this challenge is too hard unlock another one” Time is short to get to the Nautilus Institute Website and register your team for CTF quals! SE Community Q&A Today! Join Social Engineering Community Village cofounders @JC_SoCal and @sn0ww to talk all about what kind of events the Social Engineering Community…

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The full DEF CON Transparency Report for DEF CON 29 is now available. Our deepest thanks to everyone who reported issues to us and also to the people on staff who tracked down and handled those issues. It's a community effort, and it's good to see the progress we're making.

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The Village talks deluge continues, with talks from IoT Village , Blacks in CyberSecurity Village , and Aerospace Village all ready to stream to your heart's content on YouTube! As always, enjoy and pass it on.

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The in-person talks from DEF CON 29 are now live on the DEF CON YouTube Channel! Time to catch up on some mighty fine panels and unique content you had to be in Vegas to see..UNTIL NOW!

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DEF CON 29 was about two weeks ago - thanks again to everyone who helped make a success of it both in person and online. We’ve updated the press page to include a bunch of later-breaking stories. Watch this space for a list of write ups!

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DEF CON wants to be the soundtrack to your New Year’s Eve! Our party is packed with live DJ sets from all kinds of artists, both new and familiar. To get you familiar with the musical lineup in advance, we’ve got a list of the performers on the NYE Party Page ! Sample, evaluate and plan accordingly. Let's shake off 2020 together with some beat therapy.

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Happy Holidays to the whole DEF CON community! See you on New Year's Eve! details on defcon.org .

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Good news from our friends at Order of the Overflow ! Another DEF CON 29 CTF Pre-qualifying event has been announced! The HXPCTF event on December 18, 2020 will be your next chance to get your team into the running for the Big Show - are you prepared? follow @oooverflow on Twitter for updates, follow the links below to learn more and sign up. The road to glory begins with a single step. Take that step. ctftime.org/event/1134

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The DEF CON Safe Mode enormo-torrent is live! Make sure your internets are hydrated and limber - there’s over 400 videos in there. Villages, contests, PCAPs and tons of music. Indulge your inner info-glutton, and make sure to #passitalong.

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DEF CON Safe Mode is almost here! If you’re just getting around to checking out the offerings, here’s a little roundup of the stuff you need to know. Visit the Forums: The planning for the many events of DEF CON Safe Mode is all happening on the DEF CON Forums. Whether you want to register for an event, offer to help out with a village, or just get a start on planning your DC weekend, you can find the relevant thread in the DC28 planning forum . #Badgelife is still in effect: The DEF CON community creates a lot of really amazing badges, many of which are available for sale and/or trade. Y…

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Swag alert! The DEF CON store has a ton of new #DEFCONisCanceled goodies for your delectation. The much requested mask is here, along with hats, pins and stickers. Thanks to everyone for your support while we construct #defconsafemode - stay tuned for even more new swag items in the coming days! Stay safe, and stay in touch.

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