DEF CON
The world's largest underground hacking conference. DEF CON draws 30,000 hackers, researchers, security professionals, and government officials to Las Vegas each August. Cash-only registration ($450 at the door), no pre-registration, no badges until you're there. Villages cover every security discipline — from hardware hacking to social engineering to car hacking. DEF CON is where the real security community gathers.
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About DEF CON
The world's largest underground hacking conference. DEF CON draws 30,000 hackers, researchers, security professionals, and government officials to Las Vegas each August. Cash-only registration ($450 at the door), no pre-registration, no badges until you're there. Villages cover every security discipline — from hardware hacking to social engineering to car hacking. DEF CON is where the real security community gathers.
Vegas Tips for DEF CON
Cash only for registration — ATMs near the venue run out. Assume all WiFi is hostile; use cellular data only. Don't plug in anything. The villages (Hardware Hacking, Social Engineering, Car Hacking) are more educational than the main talks. Run back-to-back with Black Hat — attend both.
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Dates
August 8–11, 2026
Venue
Las Vegas Convention Center
3150 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Expected Attendance
30,000
Category
Cybersecurity
Website
Official Site