Good thing there's a weekend coming up - the #defcon Youtube channel has dropped a few hundred DEF CON 33 videos for your leisurely perusal. Clear your schedule and let the dc33 Main Stage and Creator Stage Talks wash over your thirsty brain.
Even more dc33 village and music goodness on the way.
As always, enjoy and pass it on.
Sampling of headlines from DEF CON 33
Posted 2025-08-18
Another DEF CON is in the books, and as usual we made a little news. Here's a few of the stories that came out of DEF CON 33. Watch this space for the full roundup soon.
DEF CON 33 is winding down now, and we want to take a moment to thank the whole DEF CON community for another amazing year. Thank you for bringing your boundless energy and curiosity to this little party we throw. Thank you for spending another long enchanted weekend teaching each other, learning from each other, and partying with each other.
It’s good to spend some time with your people.
As always, if you want to keep that DEF CON feeling going all year long, consider joining a DEF CON Group. If you can’t find one close to home, consider starting one. Join our Discord. Start a project you might want to share next year.
Thanks for sticking with us through the last few crazy years. Know that we’re already scheming how to make next year even better.
DCTV is online! Jump on dctv.defcon.org for links to the DEF CON 33 live streams on YouTube and Twitch.
Get that DEF CON however works best for you.
Badge Shipment Delay
Posted 2025-08-07
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.
Pool Party Thursday at Sahara!
Posted 2025-08-06
Greetings, luminous humans of DEF CON! Welcome to the week of DEF CON 33!
Make sure to join us Thursday from 7:30 to 10:30 at the Sahara Pool for the KEVOPS Sellout Pool Party! Refreshing pool, delicious tacos, and DEF CON DJ’s on the ones and twos. DEF CON badge required for entry.
Registration for DEF CON workshops will open at precisely noon Pacific Daylight Time on July 15. It's a good idea to have your clicking device oiled up and sighted in - spaces get snapped up very quickly.
The full lineup is on the Workshops Page. Get your faves and alts all lined up for maximum efficiency.
Lucky day for you, curious netizens. The listings for both are live now on the #dc33 website. Familiarize yourself with the lineup, and make your plans accordingly.
Final stretch people. DEF CON positively LOOMS on the horizon!
Workshops submission responses are out!
Posted 2025-06-17
Friendly reminder to all Workshops CFP submitters: Responses have gone out! If you don't see a response to your submission in your inbox, please check your spam folder.
Thanks to everyone who sent in a submission and congratulations to everyone that's been selected.
Less than two months until DEF CON 33! Time to start planning to make the most of your DEF CON experience.
One of the best parts of DEF CON is meeting other humans and bonding over shared interests. On the Parties, Meetups and Events page you'll find a shockingly comprehensive list of group hangs. Whether you're into Running or Ham Radio, Blanket Forts or Karaoke, we've got you covered.
Set aside some time for fun and connection. Your people are waiting.
Whether you're a Rebel Red Teamer or a True Blue Defender, there is training for all, from any world in the galaxy!
Pack up your droids and join us in Vegas! Register today and take advantage of this opportunity to train with our Jedi Masters - uh, we mean instructors.
DC33 planning alert - The DEF CON room block at the Fontainebleau is sold out. The blocks at the Sahara and Venetian are filling up. To lock down your own deep DEF CON 33 discounts visit defcon.org for the reg links.
August will be here before you know it. Make sure you plan accordingly.
Attention independent authors! DEF CON 33 is offering a space for book signings in the Vendor area. If you've got a book that will appeal to the DEF CON Community, we encourage you to submit it for consideration.
Get your work (and yourself) in front of a vibrant, engaged community of enthusiastic readers.
Attention all scribes and tale-weavers of the DEF CON community - the DEF CON 33 Short Story Contest is open for business! It takes place entirely online - you can find the details at https://forum.defcon.org/node/252691.
The theme is Access Everywhere. In addition to literary glory, you can also win free human badges for DC33.
Friendly DEF CON reminder: the deadline for the DEF CON 33 Call for Papers, Call for Workshops and Call for Demo Labs is now less than a month away! Get your submissions in ahead of the mad rush at the May 1 deadline for maximum attention. We can't wait to see what you're working on.
DEF CON Training Las Vegas Registration is officially open! Expanded menu includes dozens of course options, new 4-day trainings and a $200 earlybird discount. Join us in August for DEF CON style hands-on technical training from our world-class trainers. Information and signup at training.defcon.org. Reserve your spot now!
This year we're thinking about how to make information and services available to everyone. Available wherever you are, whoever you are, and usable no matter how you need to connect.
DEF CON 33 is building steam. Planning is in full swing. In fact, a glance at any nearby calendar will tell you we're already halfway there!
We know you need to plan, too. That's why we're opening up Early Bird Online Registration. For the go-getters who register early, weve got our lowest online price. And just like in years past, registering online guarantees your badge, no matter what the attendance numbers turn out to be.
Starting Wednesday you'll be able to hit up shop.defcon.org to get your ticket. Are you ready?
The Early Reg price is $540 ($520 +$20 processing fee.) Early Bird season ends May 23.
Regular Pricing is $560 ($540 + $20 processing) and is available until July 18.
Late Pricing is $580 ($560 +$20 processing) from July 19 to the close of Online Registration.
As always, online registration is not required. The cash-at-the-door price is just $500, and it comes with the bonus of our world-famous LineCon.
We're very excited about how DEF CON 33 is shaping up. We hope you are too.
Past the halfway point, people. Let's GO.
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.
The moment has arrived - the DEF CON 33 Call Season is officially afoot! Time to get thinking on how you want to participate. Whether you've got ideas to start a new Village, or have the tunes to rock the crowd after hours, the doors are open. There are a bunch of Calls you can peruse at leisure from Contests to Soundtrack to Vendors, and all the info you need to get started is on the DEF CON 33 Call Index.
Don't let your dreams be dreams! Make this the year your idea makes headlines at DEF CON.
DEF CON season is underway, people. Let's get after it.
DEF CON 33 CTF Qualifcations have a date! "Packet sorcerers, make room in your calendar for the official qualifier event for #defcon 33 CTF! Our esteemed colleagues at the Nautilus Institute are hard at work building the challenges - can you afford to do less?"
Another discounted room block for DEF CON 33 has dropped! This time it's at the ultra-swanky Fontainebleau, just a short walk from the LVCC.
To book yourself into the Fontainebleau, you can call (833) 702-7272 between 6am to 10pm (PST) or use this link: https://book.passkey.com/go/DefCon2025FBLV. You can also reach the link from defcon.org.
Maybe it's time to treat yourself. 2025 will be here before you know it.
Room block now open at the Venetian for DEF CON 33!
Posted 10.11.24
Good news, everyone! We've already got some discounted room blocks you can use to lock down your lodgings for DEF CON 33.
DC33 doesn't kick off until August 7, 2025, but that's no reason to lollygag. If you're a high-octane go-getter you already know how good it feels to get those To-Do items checked off early. If not, this is far enough ahead to forget you booked and give yourself a nice surprise when there's one less thing to do at crunch time.
You can book at the Venetian now and get the DC33 ball rolling. We'll keep you posted as additional options become available.
We're already 2 months closer to the next DEF CON. Be prepared.