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. 

Drinor Selmanaj is a cybersecurity pioneer, Forbes Technology Council member, and published author. As Founder of Sentry, he leads an elite team securing unicorn-stage companies and Big Four clients across critical sectors. He also founded the Cyber Academy, where his hands-on training programs and AI-driven edtech solutions have launched thousands of careers and are redefining how cybersecurity talent is developed worldwide.

Drinor Selmanaj is a cybersecurity frontier with over a decade of paramount experience in penetration testing, cyberterrorism combat, and global privacy amidst NATO representatives, multinational corporations, tech giants, and heads of state. Moreover, he is a prolific investor in the tech scene with several cybersecurity-related companies and initiatives under his name.At Sentry, Drinor leads a global team of cybersecurity researchers while providing cutting-edge penetration testing and other cybersecurity services to unicorn corporations, including some of the Big Four.Likewise, Selmanaj is well-known for his efforts in security education, having trained thousands of students while continuously responding to the chronic cybersecurity talent shortage. His students are renowned professionals employed in leading application security firms and have received multiple recognitions from numerous organizations, including the U.S. Department of Defense.

At Cyber Academy, he has developed state-of-the-art courses covering a variety of topics, ranging from the foundations of cybersecurity to red teaming and adversary emulations. Additionally, Drinor has developed cyber ranges equipped with the latest offensive and defensive scenarios for training the new cybersecurity workforce.As a consultant, he has assessed vulnerabilities, opportunities, and mitigation pathways for critical information infrastructures on a national level, the finance/health sector, and electoral systems. As a result, Drinor found success in providing a clear sight of national cybersecurity while delivering a comprehensive and concrete action plan.Drinor Selmanaj is an award-winning cybersecurity professional, lecturer, public speaker, and executive aspiring to boost innovation, all the while perpetually pursuing excellence and standing one step ahead of cyber threats

Corey Ball is the founder and CEO of hAPI Labs, where he provides penetration testing services. He is the author of Hacking APIs, founder of APIsec University, and has over fifteen years of experience working in IT and cybersecurity. Corey holds the OSCP, CCISO, CISSP, and several other industry certifications.

As a former enlisted Marine, Human Rights volunteer in Cameroon, Ukrainian Peace Corps member, and Army Officer, I bring a diverse background to my current role as a Network Analyst. My lifelong passion for computers—rooted in the era of dial-up—drove me to create the Cyber Calendar. This project aims to illuminate essential cyber practices and address the complacency creep that often undermines our security.

As a former enlisted Marine, Human Rights volunteer in Cameroon, Ukrainian Peace Corps member, and Army Officer, I bring a diverse background to my current role as a Network Analyst. My lifelong passion for computers—rooted in the era of dial-up—drove me to create the Cyber Calendar. This project aims to illuminate essential cyber practices and address the complacency creep that often undermines our security.

Eugene Lim is a security researcher and white hat hacker. From Amazon to Zoom, he has helped secure applications from a range of vulnerabilities. His work has been featured at top conferences such as Black Hat, DEF CON, and industry publications like WIRED and The Register.

Carey Parker is on a mission to raise the awareness of everyday, non-technical people on the crucially important topics of cybersecurity and privacy. There are plenty of resources for computer geeks (like himself), but is striving to reach the 99% of the population who use the Internet all the time but have no real idea how safe they are nor how to make themselves safer. It might seem like a lost cause, but trust him, it’s not! There are dozens of free and simple things we can all be doing to protect ourselves, our family, and our friends.

Carey Parker is on a mission to raise the awareness of everyday, non-technical people on the crucially important topics of cybersecurity and privacy. There are plenty of resources for computer geeks (like himself), but is striving to reach the 99% of the population who use the Internet all the time but have no real idea how safe they are nor how to make themselves safer. It might seem like a lost cause, but trust him, it’s not! There are dozens of free and simple things we can all be doing to protect ourselves, our family, and our friends.

Laura Sang Hee Scherling, EdD, is a director and adjunct lecturer at Columbia University. Scherling is the founder of the Cyber Care Institute and co-founder of Civic Art Lab. Her previous books include Ethics in Design and Communication, Digital Transformation in Design, and Product Design, Technology, and Social Change. She is a contributor to Tech Policy Press and Design Observer. Scherling is passionate about tech ethics, Internet freedom, and cybersecurity awareness.

Accepted Payment Methods: Cash, Venmo, and Paypal

Laura Sang Hee Scherling, EdD, is a director and adjunct lecturer at Columbia University. Scherling is the founder of the Cyber Care Institute and co-founder of Civic Art Lab. Her previous books include Ethics in Design and Communication, Digital Transformation in Design, and Product Design, Technology, and Social Change. She is a contributor to Tech Policy Press and Design Observer. Scherling is passionate about tech ethics, Internet freedom, and cybersecurity awareness. Accepted Payment Methods: Cash, Venmo, and Paypal

Jun “Ghost Hacker” Kawasaki is an MD-candidate in Brain Pathology at Niigata University and former Tendai monk who reverse-engineers human being systems by fusing neuroscience, information physics, and ancient rituals. In his DEFCON parts—drawn from his new book Ghost Hacker: How to Hack the Human Spirit—he’ll reveal the playbook for planting and propagating ideas in the human spirit. also secure your spirit and soul.

Payment Method: Credit Card, Paypal

DC 33 Engagements – Car Hacking Village, Biohacking Village, GenSec, AIxCC

Jun “Ghost Hacker” Kawasaki is an MD-candidate in Brain Pathology at Niigata University and former Tendai monk who reverse-engineers human being systems by fusing neuroscience, information physics, and ancient rituals. In his DEFCON parts—drawn from his new book Ghost Hacker: How to Hack the Human Spirit—he’ll reveal the playbook for planting and propagating ideas in the human spirit. also secure your spirit and soul.

DC 33 Engagements – Car Hacking Village, Biohacking Village, GenSec, AIxCC

Jon DiMaggio is the Chief Security Strategist at Analyst1 and a cybercrime hunter who doesn’t just follow ransomware gangs, he infiltrates them. A former U.S. intelligence analyst with a background in signals intelligence, Jon has spent his career going deep undercover inside some of the world’s most dangerous cybercrime syndicates. In 2024, he embedded himself within the notorious LockBit ransomware gang, gathering intelligence that helped law enforcement take down one of the most prolific cybercriminal operations in history.

His investigative series The Ransomware Diaries exposed LockBit’s inner workings and earned widespread recognition. Jon is the author of The Art of Cyberwarfare (No Starch Press), a two-time SANS Difference Makers Award winner, has appeared on 60 Minutes, and has been featured in The New York Times, Wired, and Bloomberg. He is also a regular speaker at DEFCON, RSA, and other major security conferences. Whether he’s chasing cybercriminals or telling their stories, Jon brings the kind of firsthand insight you only get when you’ve walked into the lion’s den, and walked out.

Kyle Cucci is a malware analyst and detection engineer with Proofpoint’s Threat Research team. Previously, he led the forensic investigations and malware research teams at a large global bank. Kyle is the author of the book “Evasive Malware: A Field Guide to Detecting, Analyzing, and Defeating Advanced Threats” and is a regular speaker at conferences, speaking on topics like malware analysis, offensive security, and security engineering. In his free time, Kyle enjoys contributing to the community via open source tooling, research, and blogging.

Micah is a member of the Lockdown Systems collective. He’s a coder, a security researcher, and an independent journalist. He develops open source privacy and security tools, and he’s done a lot of work related to journalism and whistleblowing. He’s the former director of infosec for The Intercept. He wrote a book that teaches people how to analyze hacked and leaked datasets, Hacks, Leaks, and Revelations. He really doesn’t like the technofascist future we’ve all been forced into.

Patrick Wardle is the founder of the Objective-See Foundation, the CEO/Cofounder of DoubleYou, and the author of “The Art of Mac Malware” book series. Having worked at NASA and the NSA, as well as presenting at countless security conferences, he is intimately familiar with aliens, spies, and talking nerdy. Passionate about macOS security, Patrick spends his days discovering Apple 0days, studying macOS malware, and releasing free open-source security tools to protect Mac users.

While paying the bills as a physical penetration specialist with The CORE Group and the Director of Education for Red Team Alliance, Deviant Ollam also sat on the Board of Directors of the US division of TOOOL — The Open Organisation Of Lockpickers — for 14 years… acting as the the nonprofit’s longest-serving Boardmember. His books Practical Lock Picking and Keys to the Kingdom are among Syngress Publishing’s best-selling pen testing titles. In addition to being a lockpicker, Deviant is also a SAVTA certified Professional Safe Technician, a GSA certified Safe and Vault Inspector, member of the International Association of Investigative Locksmiths, a Life Safety and ADA consultant, and an NFPA Fire Door Inspector. At multiple annual security conferences Deviant started Lockpick Village workshop areas, and he has conducted physical security training sessions for Black Hat, the SANS Institute, DeepSec, ToorCon, HackCon, ShakaCon, HackInTheBox, ekoparty, AusCERT, GovCERT, CONFidence, the FBI, the NSA, DARPA, the National Defense University, Los Alamos National Lab, the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, and the United States Military Academy at West Point.

In his limited spare time, Deviant enjoys loud moments with lead acceleration and quiet times with podcasts. He arrives at airports too early and shows up at parties too late, but will promptly appear right on time for tacos or whiskey.

While paying the bills as a physical penetration specialist with The CORE Group and the Director of Education for Red Team Alliance, Deviant Ollam also sat on the Board of Directors of the US division of TOOOL — The Open Organisation Of Lockpickers — for 14 years… acting as the the nonprofit’s longest-serving Boardmember. His books Practical Lock Picking and Keys to the Kingdom are among Syngress Publishing’s best-selling pen testing titles. In addition to being a lockpicker, Deviant is also a SAVTA certified Professional Safe Technician, a GSA certified Safe and Vault Inspector, member of the International Association of Investigative Locksmiths, a Life Safety and ADA consultant, and an NFPA Fire Door Inspector. At multiple annual security conferences Deviant started Lockpick Village workshop areas, and he has conducted physical security training sessions for Black Hat, the SANS Institute, DeepSec, ToorCon, HackCon, ShakaCon, HackInTheBox, ekoparty, AusCERT, GovCERT, CONFidence, the FBI, the NSA, DARPA, the National Defense University, Los Alamos National Lab, the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, and the United States Military Academy at West Point.

In his limited spare time, Deviant enjoys loud moments with lead acceleration and quiet times with podcasts. He arrives at airports too early and shows up at parties too late, but will promptly appear right on time for tacos or whiskey.

Aamiruddin Syed is Cybersecurity Professional with over decade in years of experience in the industry. He specializes in DevSecOps, Shift-Left Security, cloud security, and internal penetration testing. He authored book titled “Supply Chain Software Security-AI, IoT, Application Security” with Apress/Springer. He has extensive expertise in automating security into CI/CD pipelines, developing security automation, and building security into infrastructure as code. He has worked on securing cloud platforms by applying security best practices to infrastructure provisioning and configuration. Leveraging his penetration testing skills, he routinely conducts targeted internal assessments of critical applications and systems to proactively identify risks. He excels at bridging the gap between security and engineering teams to enable building security directly into products.A recognized advocate for secure development, Aamiruddin is a frequent speaker and session chair at leading industry conferences including RSA Conference, DEFCON, and Black Hat.

Payment method: Zelle, Wire transfer

Aamiruddin Syed is Cybersecurity Professional with over decade in years of experience in the industry. He specializes in DevSecOps, Shift-Left Security, cloud security, and internal penetration testing. He authored book titled “Supply Chain Software Security-AI, IoT, Application Security” with Apress/Springer. He has extensive expertise in automating security into CI/CD pipelines, developing security automation, and building security into infrastructure as code. He has worked on securing cloud platforms by applying security best practices to infrastructure provisioning and configuration. Leveraging his penetration testing skills, he routinely conducts targeted internal assessments of critical applications and systems to proactively identify risks. He excels at bridging the gap between security and engineering teams to enable building security directly into products. A recognized advocate for secure development, Aamiruddin is a frequent speaker and session chair at leading industry conferences including RSA Conference, DEFCON, and Black Hat.

Please be advised that the author has sent signed copies, but there will be no personal signing on-site.

Audrey is currently a security researcher at SquareX. She leads the Year of Browser Bugs (YOBB) project which has disclosed multiple major architectural browser vulnerabilities to date. Key discoveries from YOBB include Polymorphic Extensions, Browser-native Ransomware and Browser Syncjacking, all of which have been covered by major publications such as Forbes, Bleeping

Computer and Mashable. She has also presented her research as a speaker at BSides SF and Stanford University, and is part of the HQ Committee of Women in Security and Privacy (WISP). Prior to SquareX, Audrey was a cybersecurity investor at Sequoia Capital, investing in software and cybersecurity startups.

Audrey is currently a researcher at SquareX. She leads the Year of Browser Bugs (YOBB) project which has disclosed multiple major architectural browser vulnerabilities to date. Key discoveries from YOBB include Polymorphic Extensions, Browser-native Ransomware and Browser Syncjacking, all of which have been covered by major publications such as Forbes, Bleeping Computer and Mashable. She has also presented as a speaker at RSA, SF BSides and Stanford University, and is part of the HQ Committee of Women in Security and Privacy (WISP). Prior to SquareX, Audrey was a cybersecurity investor at Sequoia Capital.

Garrett Gee is a USA Today bestselling author and 7-figure entrepreneur, recognized for his expertise in cybersecurity and hacking. As the founder and owner of Hacker Warehouse, he has established a premier destination for computer security tools, serving clients from Fortune 100 companies to government agencies.

With over 20 years of cybersecurity experience, Gee has become a sought-after consultant in the industry. He is the author of the bestselling book “The Hacker Mindset,” a transformative guide that empowers individuals to break free from conventional constraints and achieve their personal and professional goals.

As an international speaker and media expert, Garrett actively engages with a community of learners and hackers, promoting continuous growth and innovation in both cybersecurity and personal development.

For more about Garrett visit https://GarrettGee.com

Garrett Gee is a USA Today bestselling author and 7-figure entrepreneur, recognized for his expertise in cybersecurity and hacking. As the founder and owner of Hacker Warehouse, he has established a premier destination for computer security tools, serving clients from Fortune 100 companies to government agencies.

With over 20 years of cybersecurity experience, Gee has become a sought-after consultant in the industry. He is the author of the bestselling book “The Hacker Mindset,” a transformative guide that empowers individuals to break free from conventional constraints and achieve their personal and professional goals.

As an international speaker and media expert, Garrett actively engages with a community of learners and hackers, promoting continuous growth and innovation in both cybersecurity and personal development.

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 rave: 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.

Come meet Jack, Ray [Redacted], Alethe, and Jayson E. Street. Find some friends from your home town! Learn more about DEF CON Groups and how to get involved!

Jayson E. Street referred to in the past as: a “notorious hacker” by FOX25 Boston, “World Class Hacker” by National Geographic Breakthrough Series, and described as a “paunchy hacker” by Rolling Stone Magazine. He however prefers if people refer to him simply as a Hacker, Helper & Human.

He is the Chief Adversarial Officer at Secure Yeti and the author of the “Dissecting the hack: Series” (which is currently required reading at 5 colleges in 3 countries that he knows of). Jayson is also the DEF CON Groups Global Ambassador. He’s spoken at DEF CON, DEF CON China, GRRCon, SAINTCON & at several other CONs & colleges on a variety of Information Security subjects. He was also a guest lecturer for the Beijing Institute of Technology for 10 years.

He loves to explore the world & networks as much as he can. He has successfully robbed banks, hotels, government facilities, Biochemical companies, etc. on five continents (Only successfully robbing the wrong bank in Lebanon once, all others he was supposed to)!

He is a highly carbonated speaker who has partaken of Pizza from Bulgaria to Brazil & China to The Canary Islands. He does not expect anybody to still be reading this far, but if they are please note he was proud to be chosen as one of Time’s persons of the year for 2006.

Host of the Darknet Diaries

DEF CON Groups Dept 2nd Lead

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!

Community is essential and so is continual learning. Reading and discussing books can greatly impact an individual’s access and sense of community and knowledge. This DEF CON book discussion will be an accessible group aiming to build community and share out learnings, all in a quieter setting. Come join us in person and discuss what you’ve been reading. This DC Book Club is not locked to a region and we’re around all year on Discord, where we discuss books and other topics. This meetup is for those who love books and escaping to the cyperpunk, scifi worlds that inspire DEF CON and our future. Come join us!

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.

Calling all Chicago hackers—DCG312 is linking up at DEF CON 33! Swing by the DCG Community on Saturday, 8/9, from 12:00 to 14:00 to meet fellow Windy City folks, trade war stories, and connect over shared exploits (the legal kind). Whether you’re Chi-town born or just Chi-curious, everyone’s welcome. Come say hey and rep 312 in the desert!

“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.

Defcon.run is a beloved tradition at DEF CON, bringing together hackers for a refreshing start to the day. Originally known as the DEF CON 4x5K, the event has evolved into a distributed, community-driven experience featuring fun runs and rucks across Las Vegas. Participants can choose from various routes, ranging from simple 5Ks to more ambitious distances.

For DEF CON 33, the gathering point is “The Spot” by the North Entrance of the Las Vegas Convention Center West Hall. Here, the real wild hares gather before the sun has a chance to burn up this city of sin. The runs kick off at 06:00 Thursday through Sunday! But be there early for hype talks and shenanigans. We also have a whole new Meshtastic setup and website features we’re adding. There are other runs swag drops and social meetups planned throughout the day and night as well!

Whether you’re a seasoned runner or looking for something different, defcon.run offers a unique way to connect with other hackers and kick off your day. For more details and to sign up, visit defcon.run.

The Ham Radio Village is excited to return to DEF CON 33, offering you the opportunity “Access Everything” by gaining you access to the airwaves though free amateur radio license exams! Ham radio has a long history with ham radio operators being considered the original electronic hackers, innovating long before computers, integrated circuits, or even transistors were invented. The Ham Radio Village keeps this spirit alive by providing free ham radio license exams at DEF CON.

In today’s world, wireless communication is essential. A fundamental understanding of radio technology is more important than ever. Earning your amateur radio license opens the door to the world of amateur radio, providing you with valuable knowledge of radio frequency (RF) technology. This knowledge can be applied to a wide range of other RF-related topics, including RFID credentials, Wi-Fi, and other wireless communication systems.

Registration is required and can be completed anytime before taking the exam.

Exams are drop-in and you can show up ant anytime during the testing window until 45 minutes before the end of the exam session (to allow ample time for testing, grading, and paperwork).

One registration covers you for the whole weekend — no need to pick a specific day.

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.

Two great things that go great together! Join the fun as your fellow hackers make their way through songs from every era and style. Everyone has a voice and this is your opportunity to show it off! Everyone is encourage to participate in a DEF CON tradition from all folks and skill levels.

Our human registration process this year will be very similar to previous years. Please be patient. All of the times listed here are approximate.

Basics

Who needs a badge?

A badge is required for each human age 8 and older.

Human?

You are a human if you do not know otherwise. People that are not humans include goons, official speaker, village/community/contest/creator staff, press, black badge holders, or similar. If you are not a human, you need to register separately. If you don’t know how, see an NFO goon (NFO Node, formerly known as an infobooth, is where you can get help). The remainder of this message applies only to humans.

Lines? Linecon?

Linecon is your optional opportunity to stand (or sit) in line for human registration to open. Doors will open for linecon on Wednesday at approximately 17:00. When human registration opens on Thursday at approximately 08:00, they start working the linecon queue, and the line will start moving quickly. (Please understand that we will begin processing the line on Thursday morning as soon as the cashiers and materials are in place; we will strive for Thursday 08:00, but actual start may be slightly earlier or later.)

Online badge purchase (aka pre-registration) has no impact on linecon. You can join the line on Wednesday (if you wish) regardless of whether you purchased a badge online or intend to pay with cash. There is only one linecon for both types of badge sales.

Please help us make this a great experience for everyone by following directions given by goons. After human registration opens, there may be one line for all of registration, or there may be two lines (one for online sales (pre-registration) and one for cash sales). This may also change over time, based on available staffing and necessary crowd control. We will strive to make it easily understandable in-person as to which line you should join.

Ways to buy a badge

• $560 online purchase until July 18, 2025. Tickets are transferable. Please read the details on the linked page.
• $580 online purchase until August 1, 2025. Tickets are transferable. Please read the details on the linked page.
• $500 cash purchase on-site.
• As part of a BlackHat registration.

Online Purchase

You will be emailed a QR code to the email address provided when you bought your badge. Please guard that QR code as though it is cash — it can only be redeemed once, and anyone can redeem it if they have it (including a photo of it). Badges are picked-up on-site — they will not be mailed or shipped.

We can scan the QR code either from your phone’s display or from a printed copy. You must have the QR code with you in order to obtain your badge. As you approach the front of the line, if you are going to show your QR code on an electronic device, please ensure that your display is set to maximum brightness.

If you pre-registered, but ultimately are unable to attend DEF CON and want to cancel your purchase, the only way to get a refund is from the original online source. We are unable to provide any refunds on-site at DEF CON. There is a fee to have your badge canceled: $34 before July 18, and $84 on and after July 18.

Online purchases are provided a receipt via email when the purchase is made.

Online purchase — often referred to as pre-registration — does not allow you to skip any line/queue to pick up your badge. Once you arrive on-site, you will need to join the existing line for human registration. There may or may not be a dedicated line for pre-registration badge pickup, depending on when you arrive, how long the line is, available staff, etc.

Cash Purchase

Badges will be available for purchase on-site at DEF CON. All badge sales are cash only. No checks, money orders, credit cards, etc., will be accepted. In order to keep the registration line moving as quickly as possible, please have exact change ready as you near the front of the line.

There are no refunds given for cash sales. If you have any doubt about your desire to buy a badge, please refrain from doing so.

We are unable to provide printed receipts at the time of the sale. A generic receipt for the cash sale of a badge will be made available on media.defcon.org after the conference. You are welcome to print your own copy of the receipt on plain paper.

Via BlackHat

If you’ve purchased a DEF CON badge as part of your Black Hat registration, you’re in luck – you will be able to pick up your DEF CON badge at Black Hat on Thursday. Please bring your Black Hat badge and watch for emails from Black Hat about where exactly the badge pickup will be. There will be DEF CON goons at Mandalay at the pickup desk to help out and answer questions.

Please note that DEF CON is not able to access or verify Black Hat registration or attendee info. DEF CON’s preregistration list is not the same as Black Hat’s. For help, ask at Black Hat registration or the concierge area.

Misc

Want to buy multiple badges? No problem! We’re happy to sell you however many badges you want to pay for.

If you lose your badge, there is unfortunately no way for us to replace it. You’ll have to buy a replacement at full price. Please don’t lose your badge. 🙁

If you are being accompanied by a full-time caretaker (such as someone who will push your wheelchair, and will accompany you at all times), please ask to speak to a Registration Goon. Your caretaker will receive a paper badge that will permit them to accompany you everywhere you go.

Still need help?

If you have questions about anything regarding human registration that are not addressed here, please ask to speak to a Registration Goon.

Join IoT Village while we party like its 2015 to celebrate 10 years of IoT Village! Join us from 9-midnight for live music, refreshments, and lots of fun.

Did we mention birthday cake?

(DCNextGen is for youth 8-18 attending DEF CON) Ray [REDACTED], Jack Rhysider, and many special surprise guests Meet and Greet. Here is your chance to chat with some real 1337 hackers and ask them about their cool hacker stories and even learn about content creation.

Host of the Darknet Diaries

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.

Linecon is your optional opportunity to stand (or sit) in line for human registration to open. Doors will open for linecon on Wednesday at approximately 17:00. When human registration opens on Thursday at approximately 08:00, they start working the linecon queue, and the line will start moving quickly. (Please understand that we will begin processing the line on Thursday morning as soon as the cashiers and materials are in place; we will strive for Thursday 08:00, but actual start may be slightly earlier or later.)

Online badge purchase (aka pre-registration) has no impact on linecon. You can join the line on Wednesday (if you wish) regardless of whether you purchased a badge online or intend to pay with cash. There is only one linecon for both types of badge sales.

Please help us make this a great experience for everyone by following directions given by goons. After human registration opens, there may be one line for all of registration, or there may be two lines (one for online sales (pre-registration) and one for cash sales). This may also change over time, based on available staffing and necessary crowd control. We will strive to make it easily understandable in-person as to which line you should join.

Please also review the “Human Registration Open” event, and familiarize yourself with the important notes therein.

If you find something that seems to have been lost, please take that item to the nearest NFO Node. The item will enter the DEF CON Lost & Found system.

If you’ve lost something, the only way to check on it (or reclaim it) is by going to the Lost & Found department yourself. The Lost & Found department is in room LVCC – L2 – W238. You may also call Lost & Found at +1 (702) 477-5019.

The Lost & Found department plans to be open Thursday – Saturday, during all hours that the conference operates. On Sunday, the Lost & Found department will open with the venue at 08:00, but will close at the beginning of DEF CON 33 Closing Ceremonies (15:00). Shortly thereafter, all remaining lost items will be transferred to the LVCC. If you need to reach LVCC’s Lost & Found, you may call LVCC Dispatch at +1 (702) 892-7400.

All merch sales are USD CASH ONLY. No cards will be accepted.

The published hours for the merch area are only an approximation: supplies are limited, and when merch is sold out, the merch area will close for the year. (We intend to update this schedule to reflect their true operating status, but this is strictly best-effort.)

Note that the closing hours here are when sales must have ended. For example, if sales must end by 18:00, and we estimate that it will take 2 hours to clear the queue, doors are likely to close around 16:00. Because of this dynamic nature, we can’t predict the length of the line or when doors will be closed.

Friday

Aniara

Earth has been rendered uninhabitable, prompting mass migration from earth to mars. When one such routine trip veers off course, the passengers of the Aniara struggle to cope with their new lives.

Prospect

A teenage girl named Cee and her father Damon land on a poisonous forest moon to mine for valuable gems. A series of betrayals, alliances, and conflicts with mercenaries and rival prospectors make their quest increasingly perilous.

Saturday

Enemy of the State

A labor lawyer becomes the target of a cover surveillance operation after unwittingly receiving evidence of a political assassination. Gene Hackmann co-stars as a former intelligence operative who helps him evade the rogue agents.

Sunshine

A group of Astronauts Aboard the Icarus II are sent on a dangerous mission to reignite the dying sun.

• 20:00 – 21:00 – Elipscion
• 21:00 – 22:00 – Daemon Chadeau
• 22:00 – 23:00 – DJ Scythe
• 23:00 – 00:00 – Skittish and Bus
• 00:00 – 01:00 – TRIODE
• 01:00 – 02:00 – mauvehed

Brett Schoenwald is the visionary force behind Elipscion, an innovative EDM musical project that bridges the gap between tradition and technology. With a deep-rooted passion for electronic music and an experimental spirit, Brett blends traditional instruments, cutting-edge synthesizers, and the power of AI to craft tracks that go beyond convention—each one a unique and elevated version of his creative vision. Founded in 2024, Elipscion is more than music; it’s a sonic journey where organic sounds meet digital precision. Brett uses AI not just as a tool but as a collaborator, helping shape melodies, textures, and structures into the most refined, expressive renditions possible. His mission: to turn emotion into frequency and thought into rhythm, all while pushing the boundaries of what EDM can be. Whether it’s a hypnotic trance beat laced with cinematic strings or a cyberpunk-inspired anthem pulsing with analog warmth, Elipscion is the sound of tomorrow rooted in the soul of now.

From the darkest lit nightclubs to the livestreaming virtual nightlife, DJ Daemon Chadeau has imposed their will upon sound systems and dance floors all over the US since 2003. A native of Southern California, Daemon has been a staple of Seattle’s Mercury at Machinewerks since moving to the Northwest in 2011 and has been highlighting the bleeding edge in music from all around the diaspora of dark music, whether it is harsh industrial, power noise, darkwave, or bass-saturated electronic beats, and everything in between. After being recognized by their peers in both 2014 and 2015 as the Best Local Industrial DJ at the Mechanismus Industrial Music Awards, Daemon expanded beyond their home base and has performed at venues such as The Coffin Club (PDX), The Church Nightclub (DEN), and QXT’s (NJ), as well as larger events such as Convergence XXI (LA), The Mechanismus Festival (2022 & 2025). The Arcane Vampire Ball (DEN), and the main stage at DEFCON 32 (LV). Outside of the decks, Daemon is the bassist for Seattle-area rock band Prelude To A Pistol, and is also the producer/composer/”evil kitty mastermind Sir Kitty Meow-Meow” in the experimental “meower noise” project Pixelpussy. Daemon has also been heavily involved with community engagement in the Seattle area, from mentoring up-and-coming DJs to having served as President of Gothic Pride Seattle from 2021 to 2024. On all socials: @daemonchadeau

SoCal/Vegas-based DJ Scythe spins Industrial/Aggrotech/Witch House/Synthpop/Synthwave/EBM/EBSM and all manners of dark and heavy music. He is a founding member and resident DJ of UnterKlub, Club Fallout, GothCon, and Nachturnal, Resident DJ at AREA15, and previously of BatCave LA. He regularly DJs the main stages for DEFCON, Wasteland Weekend and Neotropolis, and has done headlining shows for Torture Garden, Bondage Ball, Das Bunker, and others. Also a producer, his music can be found as SCYTHE, Artifact Corruption, and various other projects and is honored to have had his music featured on the Official DefCon 28 Safe Mode tape and various releases since.

For up-and-coming uplifting trance DJ/Producer based out of San Francisco, TRIODE, music is much more than words could ever explain. Music serves as the cinematic backdrop to each of our stories, and as a DJ he sees it as his job to curate the perfect soundtrack to celebrate this amazing thing we call ‘life’. Whether it’s on the dancefloor, or in the studio producing his own beats – TRIODE takes his listeners for a ride into a magical place where you become the hero of this musical journey.

His first release in 2018, “Falling Into You (TRIODE Remix)” by Super 8 & Tab, was immediately picked up by Armada Music. Since then, he’s had a string of hit records on Armada and Blackhole that consistently landed in Beatport’s Top 100 Trance charts. In 2020 his collaboration with MaRLo and Haliene, “Castles In The Sky” spent 12 weeks at #1 on Beatport’s Top 100 Trance chart.

In 2021 during the COVID pandemic TRIODE quickly amassed a large world-wide following livestreaming weekly on Twitch TV with his unique style, energetic festival-like sets, and his larger-than-life stage presence.

mauvehed is a security professional and DJ with deep roots in the hacker party circuit. Known for his electrifying sets, he performs annually in Las Vegas at both official and underground events for BlackHat, DEF CON, and Bsides. Beyond Vegas, mauvehed’s beats resonate at many InfoSec conferences nationwide.

• 20:00 – 20:30 – 0xdade
• 20:30 – 21:00 – Dual Core
• 21:00 – 22:00 – DJ null
• 22:00 – 23:00 – PatAttack
• 23:00 – 00:00 – Miss Jackalope
• 00:00 – 01:00 – Syntax + Luna
• 01:00 – 02:00 – DJ XORAC

dade is a professional hacker and amateur rapper. He raps about his experiences with hacking, mental health, and his love of Hollywood Hacking. He enjoys the storytelling and wordplay elements of rapping, and many of his songs focus on these elements.

Dual Core is an international hip hop duo. Hack all the things!

Atlanta-based Drum & Bass DJ with a passion for everything related to tech, null will bring the basslines that send you on a journey into the spectrum of Drum & Bass music. Mixing liquid melodies into neurofunk basslines and causing the dancefloor to explode is one way for this DJ to make the crowd forget about the world outside the rave. Get ready to enter a null state and feel nothing but bass.

DJ PatAttack is a Seattle-based EDM DJ and Security Nerd known for his dynamic live sets and genre-spanning mixes, including Drum and Bass, Brazilian Bass, Future Bass, and other things with Bass.

Miss Jackalope is DEF CON’s Resident DJ. She’s played all sorts of places, parties, and events. Her current faves are DnB, electro, and bass house. Usually she is spotted getting abused by her cats while trying to spin on her weekly Twitch show (twitch.tv/missjackalope) and in the Vendor room selling her legendary merch. She is the DEF CON Arts and Entertainment evangelist and leader of the Mighty Jackalope Army.She also has a dragons horde of claw game fun and Twitch replays on her Youtube channel! (youtube.com/@MissJackalope) Come join the party!

SYNTAX blends hacker grit with underground beats. A pentester by day and DJ by night, his sets fuse drum & bass with tech-driven sound design, stego, and glitchy waves. From small town hacking roots to spinning at DEF CON, he’s built a rep in both cybersecurity and music. Whether teaching lockpicking, creating CTF soundtracks, or dropping live visuals with Luna, Syntax lives the hacker life loud and full throttle.

From the underground music scenes to the rebellious spirit of DEF CON, XORAC is a force to be reckoned with. Blending her passion for hacking and music, she crafts high-energy sets that traverse the realms of House and Drum n Bass. As a self-taught hacker and music fanatic, her performances are a testament to her relentless curiosity and refusal to conform. Whether spinning hypnotic house beats or relentless DnB drops, XORAC delivers a sound that resonates with the pulse of the DEF CON community—a celebration of creativity, resistance, and rebellion. Join her to dance to the future and hack the planet.

• 20:00 – 21:00 – heckseven
• 21:00 – 22:00 – Fling
• 22:00 – 23:00 – N8
• 23:00 – 00:00 – Palinuro
• 00:00 – 01:00 – Dj Husk3
• 01:00 – 02:00 – Stitcharoo

filthy basslines, mangled handsets, walls of DIY synths, and a telephone exchange of patch cables

Emerging from the underground scene, Fling is quickly becoming one of the most exciting and compelling talents in the us drum and bass scene. Notably, Fling’s unique blend of dark and rolling basslines with high intensity jump up and jungle is sure to shake up the dance floor and keep the crowd on their toes!

N8 has been obliterating eardrums with filthy drum&bass since he first played the Seattle club scene in the early 2000’s. A staunch advocate against laptop DJ’s and for getting TF off his lawn, the pandemic finally made him break down & switch to digital. He rides to Valhalla, shiny & chrome!

Parrot Security Director by day, Techno DJ at night

Coming from the furry side of Defcon it’s Dj Husk3 in the kitchen cookin up some Uk Hardcore, J-core, and some all American Happy hardcore

This is an All-Points Bulletin for the Las Vegas DEFCON area. Caution. A UFO has been spotted crashing into the nearby landscape. Be on the lookout for an unidentified creature. It is considered unarmed and incredibly dangerous. Eye-witness testimony indicates the space invader answers to “Stitcharoo” or “Experiment #696”. The monster appears to be keen on projecting electronic music at uncomfortably loud bass-filled volumes, primarily consisting of the genre Vocal House. Under no circumstances is the alien to be allowed near electronic devices such as turntables, mixers, or other DJ equipment. The creature seems to have a preference for ice cream. Message Repeat. This is an All-Points Bulletin for the Las Vegas DEFCON area. Caution.

We are the home of WosDJCo, a group of DJ’s and hackers who love to spin for your hacking pleasure. The Packet Hacking Village makes sure to have music non stop during the event by some of your favorite DJ’s.

Disciple of the darker electronic textures; devoted to the mastery of technology, science & sound in the studio and beyond.

We are the home of WosDJCo, a group of DJ’s and hackers who love to spin for your hacking pleasure. The Packet Hacking Village makes sure to have music non stop during the event by some of your favorite DJ’s.

Acid-T is a seasoned DJ with 12 years of experience; hailing from the local underground scene in Houston, TX to DEFCON in Las Vegas, one of the world’s largest hacker conventions. Creating a journey through soundscapes that echo the innovation and intensity of the hacking community, combined with the rich culture of chopped and screwed Houstonian EDM, is what makes Acid-T a staple of the DEFCON nightlife.

We are the home of WosDJCo, a group of DJ’s and hackers who love to spin for your hacking pleasure. The Packet Hacking Village makes sure to have music non stop during the event by some of your favorite DJ’s.

Joey Muniz began his DJ career in 1995 in Tampa, Florida, showcasing a versatile range of genres including house, techno, downtempo, and hip-hop, tailored to each event’s vibe. Over the past 20+ years, Joey has secured numerous DJ residencies across the United States. A purist at heart, Joey is among the select few DJs who embrace the classic art of turntablism.

We are the home of WosDJCo, a group of DJ’s and hackers who love to spin for your hacking pleasure. The Packet Hacking Village makes sure to have music non stop during the event by some of your favorite DJ’s.

Joey Muniz began his DJ career in 1995 in Tampa, Florida, showcasing a versatile range of genres including house, techno, downtempo, and hip-hop, tailored to each event’s vibe. Over the past 20+ years, Joey has secured numerous DJ residencies across the United States. A purist at heart, Joey is among the select few DJs who embrace the classic art of turntablism.

We are the home of WosDJCo, a group of DJ’s and hackers who love to spin for your hacking pleasure. The Packet Hacking Village makes sure to have music non stop during the event by some of your favorite DJ’s.

Straight from Brazil, Ap0ll0 delivers an electrifying fusion of tech house, deep house, and brazilian bass, enriched with signature Brazilian rhythms.

We are the home of WosDJCo, a group of DJ’s and hackers who love to spin for your hacking pleasure. The Packet Hacking Village makes sure to have music non stop during the event by some of your favorite DJ’s.

Straight from Brazil, Ap0ll0 delivers an electrifying fusion of tech house, deep house, and brazilian bass, enriched with signature Brazilian rhythms.

We are the home of WosDJCo, a group of DJ’s and hackers who love to spin for your hacking pleasure. The Packet Hacking Village makes sure to have music non stop during the event by some of your favorite DJ’s.

Icetre is an ancient elder who’s been wandering the defcon grounds since before the fountains turned purple. He generally plays bass and tech house, but being open format anything is open game

We are the home of WosDJCo, a group of DJ’s and hackers who love to spin for your hacking pleasure. The Packet Hacking Village makes sure to have music non stop during the event by some of your favorite DJ’s.

mattrix is a DJ in the Los Angeles area. He started DJing at hacker events such as Toorcon, ShellCon and DEFCON. mattrix has DJ’d at the Linq Pool and other night clubs and bars. mattrix prefers Tech House and Open Format DJ genres but can perform within a wide range of genres.

We are the home of WosDJCo, a group of DJ’s and hackers who love to spin for your hacking pleasure. The Packet Hacking Village makes sure to have music non stop during the event by some of your favorite DJ’s.

Globe-trotting DJ, DJ Name, has made a name for himself/herself by igniting dance floors across the world. He/She has a knack for seamlessly blending diverse musical genres, creating an electrifying atmosphere that transcends borders and language barriers. With a deep passion for music and an unwavering commitment to pushing the limits, DJ Name is a true pioneer in the international DJ scene

We are the home of WosDJCo, a group of DJ’s and hackers who love to spin for your hacking pleasure. The Packet Hacking Village makes sure to have music non stop during the event by some of your favorite DJ’s.

A prismatic glint of light in a dark room from an indistinct source.

We are the home of WosDJCo, a group of DJ’s and hackers who love to spin for your hacking pleasure. The Packet Hacking Village makes sure to have music non stop during the event by some of your favorite DJ’s.

Dabbling with deep, rhythmic soundscapes in techno/house/breaks/dnb and beyond…

We are the home of WosDJCo, a group of DJ’s and hackers who love to spin for your hacking pleasure. The Packet Hacking Village makes sure to have music non stop during the event by some of your favorite DJ’s.

We are the home of WosDJCo, a group of DJ’s and hackers who love to spin for your hacking pleasure. The Packet Hacking Village makes sure to have music non stop during the event by some of your favorite DJ’s.

mattrix is a DJ in the Los Angeles area. He started DJing at hacker events such as Toorcon, ShellCon and DEFCON. mattrix has DJ’d at the Linq Pool and other night clubs and bars. mattrix prefers Tech House and Open Format DJ genres but can perform within a wide range of genres.

We are the home of WosDJCo, a group of DJ’s and hackers who love to spin for your hacking pleasure. The Packet Hacking Village makes sure to have music non stop during the event by some of your favorite DJ’s.

SYNTAX blends hacker grit with underground beats. A pentester by day and DJ by night, his sets fuse drum & bass with tech-driven sound design, stego, and glitchy waves. From small town hacking roots to spinning at DEF CON, he’s built a rep in both cybersecurity and music. Whether teaching lockpicking, creating CTF soundtracks, or dropping live visuals with Luna, Syntax lives the hacker life loud and full throttle.

We are the home of WosDJCo, a group of DJ’s and hackers who love to spin for your hacking pleasure. The Packet Hacking Village makes sure to have music non stop during the event by some of your favorite DJ’s.

Deep Therapy, the duo based out of South Florida began by hosting and DJ’n their own college radio shows. Constantly achieving new heights of dancefloor energy and pushing the boundaries of convention, Deep Therapy is recognized as one of South Florida’s essential DJ’s. Deep Therapy has been featured on Sirius XM radio in Ultra Music Festival Radio, opening up for Infected Mushroom as well as performing at Ultra Music Festival Miami three years, featured across Miami Music Week events, and has performed / held residencies at Space Miami and Treehouse Miami.

We are the home of WosDJCo, a group of DJ’s and hackers who love to spin for your hacking pleasure. The Packet Hacking Village makes sure to have music non stop during the event by some of your favorite DJ’s.

We are the home of WosDJCo, a group of DJ’s and hackers who love to spin for your hacking pleasure. The Packet Hacking Village makes sure to have music non stop during the event by some of your favorite DJ’s.

We are the home of WosDJCo, a group of DJ’s and hackers who love to spin for your hacking pleasure. The Packet Hacking Village makes sure to have music non stop during the event by some of your favorite DJ’s.

With nearly two decades of experience as a college radio DJ on Nerd Show, and as the music director for SomaFM’s Fluid and Vaporwaves, kampf has waded long and deep through the muddied waters of electronic music. Long-time DEF CON Chillout Lounge, DC801, ACK Stage, and Packet Hacking Village DJ during DEF CON.

Whether you’re a cyber lawyer, regs geek, healthcare hacker, or just policy-curious. Come vibe with us at the official Policy @ DEF CON Mixers.

We’re bringing together the regulators, the disruptors, the dreamers, and the doers for two nights of thought-provoking mischief and unexpected alliances.

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.

A true tradition of Queercon, come celebrate the foundation of our community, coming together, with pride!

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!

The DEF CON Shoot is a public event that happens just prior to the DEF CON hacker conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. It is an opportunity to see and shoot some of the guns belonging to your friends while taking pride in showing and firing your own steel, as well, in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. We choose a spot, then we rent tables, canopies, and bring all the necessary safety equipment and amenities. All you need to bring yourself and (optionally) your firearms. New shooters and veterans both attend regularly. You can attend with your firearms, of course, but folk without guns of their own in Vegas may have the opportunity to try gear from others in attendance. Admission costs are intentionally kept low, just so we can break even on expenses for the amenities provided.

Offsite – Pro Gun Vegas Address: 12801 US 95 South. Boulder City, NV 89005

Join the humans of Vegas at the next inCARNEtion of your Thursday welcome party. Enjoy fewer walls and more garden as we meet AFK in the shade of Sunset Park. Burgers and dogs are provided; you bring everything else (specialties, drinks, labor, and donations). We’re expanding our grills to over 40 sq ft of heat with space for veggies and your own personal creations.

Grab flyers from an Info Booth after Linecon, or watch #ToxicBBQ on the socials for the latest news.

Offsite @ Sunset Park, Foxtail Pavilion (36.0636, -115.1178)

“Um, ACKtually” is a hacker twist on an established gameshow hosted by Dropout TV (Um, Actually). In this show, contestants are read a short statement about film, television, literature, etc. which contains one incorrect detail. The contestants must buzz in with the correction, preceded by the phrase “Um, Actually”. In DEF CON’s version, these statements are all related to tech / cybersecurity. Anyone who has spent any amount of time on social media, knows how much hackers love to correct each other!

Come watch some of your favorite hacking personalities publicly weaponize mansplaining for your entertainment!”

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.

For those who find it hard to dive into something new alone, we will be offering small tour groups to take people around to various villages, contests and communities. We will meet in the LVCC West Hall – South Entrance, look for the butterfly logo banner! We will then leave for the village/contest/event/community as a group, hang out there for 15 minutes or so, and then you may choose to return to the lobby with the group or stay in the village. We are NOT members of where we are going to tour, we are all finding out about the cool things at DEF CON together.

Join Women in Security and Privacy (WISP) and Blue Team Village for a Movie Night and Mixer at DEF CON on Saturday, August 9! It’s the perfect way to relax, connect, and geek out with fellow defenders, hackers, and privacy pros. Snacks and beverages provided.

No RSVP needed – just your DEF CON badge and your chill vibes. Let’s make it a night to remember!

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.