DC Party, Gather, Event List

Have you ever tried Vegemite or like conversing in a foreign language? Do you miss familiar twangs or water flowing down a sink in the right direction? +61: the Australian Embassy is the meetup just for you. Every year a few random Australians end up coalescing around an inflatable kangaroo somewhere in the halls and this year we decided to get our shit together and find a place to catch up, share notes, reminisce about your adventure to the Bass Pro Shop and complain about the jetlag. Feel free to join us (or dont) as we catch up on the happenings of hacker summer camp.

The Arcade Party is back! Come play your favorite classic arcade games while jamming out to Keith Myers DJing. Your favorite custom built 16 player LED foosball table will be ready for some competitive games. This epic party, free for DEF CON 33 attendees to enjoy and play, is hosted by the Military Cyber Professionals Association (a tech ed charity) and friends. 

Links:
    website – https://arcadeparty.org

Gamers Unite! Come join the BIC Village team to engage with one another, unplug and find some friendly competition! Whether you’re into board games, card games or classic party games, there’s something for everyone here. Bring your game face and get ready for a night of fun, laughter and connection.This event will feature different board games such as Jenga, Uno, Spades, Ludi and more from around the African Diaspora and Black American culture!

BlanketFort Con: Come for the chill vibes and diversity, stay for the Blanket Fort Building, Cool Lights, Music, and Kid Friendly \ Safe environment. Now with less Gluten and more animal onesies!
Links:
    @blanketfortcon@bsky.social – https://bsky.app/profile/blanketfortcon.bsky.social

Join Call Center Village at Party Line, a carefully-crafted telephony-themed party open to all DEF CON 33 attendees. Help us celebrate the human operators who keep call centers and answering services private, usable, and accessible. Between the illuminated telephone decorations and the sponsor-supplied drink-ticket drops, you’re bound to find something to dial up the fun.

DEF CON’s first-ever race: Expect to hear hardcore, happy hardcore, breakcore, speedcore, hardstyle. Bring your phat pants, kandi bracelets, and nine inch nails (on finger) to this once in a lifetime rave.

Links:
    Website – https://cyberdelia.club-cyberia.net

At 6am on Friday, the @cycle_override crew will be hosting the 14th Defcon Bikeride. We’ll meet at a local bikeshop, get some rental bicycles, and about 7am will make the ride out to Red Rocks. It’s about a 15 mile ride, all downhill on the return journey. So, if you are crazy enough to join us, get some water, and head over to cycleoverride.org for more info. See you at 6am Friday!

Links:
    Website – https://cycleoverride.org

For all people that want to hang out and celebrate the lives and death of influential people to the hacker community. Attendees are encouraged to dress to kill in Day of the Dead attire or any attire that includes dead heroes. Music will be provided by CURZES and special guest DJs.

Everyone is welcome to join us and celebrate the dead!

DCNextGen event for youth 8-18 only. The DC NextGen youth party is the perfect place to loosen up and have fun with other kids and teens your age! There is no better time to hang out and chat with the new friends you’ve made here. All while enjoying fun games and cyber themed activities. Are you ready to build a team and hack the planet?

They say Atlanta is the city too busy to hate, but it also has too much traffic for its widespread hacker fam to get together in a single meetup. So instead, we’re meeting up in the desert during DEF CON! The one time of year when intown, northern burbs, south siders, and anyone else connected to DC404’s 25+ year legacy can catch up and share stories. Join us and meet your fellow ATL hackers!

Join the local DC702 Group in this year’s official DEF CON Meetup! The meetup will be casual and include typical meetup activities (e.g., socializing, “challenges,” lockpicking, music, etc.) and maybe a few little surprises.

“Drinking with the Dutch” at DEF CON is a perfect moment to talk about what your favourite thing is at DEF CON, show your cool handmade badges, impress other hackers about your latest hacks, make new friends, gossip about your boss and show your cat or dog pictures.

We know DEF CON and Vegas can be a lot. If you’re a friend of Bill W who’s looking for a meeting or just a place to collect yourself, DEF CON 33 has you covered. Join us throughout the conference in the Friends of Bill W Community Space in W301.

Returning for their 8th year, Gothcon invites you to come dance the night away with a line-up of some of the community’s best dark dance music DJ’s from across the US! Dress however you would like in whatever makes you feel comfortable and happy, and all are welcome.

Links:
    Website – https://gothcon.com

IoT Village is turning 10! Join us for a celebration of 10 years of hacking all of the things at DEF CON. Stop by for birthday cake, exclusive stickers, prizes and giveaways, and did we mention cake?

If you’re a lawyer (recently unfrozen or otherwise), a judge or a law student please make a note to join Jeff McNamara for a friendly get-together, drinks, and conversation.

Come meet the largest social network of LGBTQIA+ and allied hackers at Queercon! Our mixers are designed for you to meet, network, and engage with like-minded people to a backdrop of music, dance, and refreshments.

Join Us for the Ultimate Spades Tournament & Game Night Social! Looking for a fun way to unwind, connect, and enjoy some friendly competition? Our Spades Tournament & Game Night Social is the perfect way to relax while engaging in a classic card game that brings people together.

You’ve seen us swamp chillout areas guerilla style with tables full of stickers, but now we finally got our act together and have a formal place and time. Come swap stickers, chat with creators, and join the growing subculture of sticker lovers. Follow @dcstickerswap on Twitter for updates.

Join in on the official DEF CON Pool Party for Food, Drinks, and Music!

The Illuminati Party is excited to open our doors once again to all those who wish to join us at DEF CON for an OPEN party welcoming all of our Hacker Family!

Step into The Jasmine Dragon, an exclusive underground gathering where tradition meets the digital age, and the beat flows like perfectly executed code. With DJ Iroh dropping martial arts-inspired hip-hop, expect deep cuts, heavy bass, and an atmosphere that fuses cyberpunk aesthetics with ancient strategy. This isn’t just a party—it’s a cipher, a meeting of minds where warriors and tacticians alike can connect, scheme, and unwind. But entry isn’t for just anyone; only those who hold the right Pai Sho tile will unlock the door to this hidden node.

Join the KEVOPS Department for our 1st Annual Sellout Pool Party, supported by all of our amazing Exhibitors and Supporters! We’ll have tacos and drinks and music all night!

DEF CON is renowned for bringing together some of the brightest minds in technology and security. By participating in VETCON, you have the chance to highlight the critical role veterans play in this landscape and explore how technology can support and enhance their lives.

We’d love to get all the gender non conforming, non-binary and women together to hang out and make friends! DEF CON is better with friends. Stop in for a bit, or the whole time.

Links:
    Mastodon (@dianainitiative@defcon.social) – https://defcon.social/@dianainitiative