DEF CON 2027
About DEF CON
One of the world's longest-running hacker conventions, featuring talks, contests, and a vibrant community of security professionals.
DEF CON 35
DEF CON 35 runs 5–8 August 2027 at Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada.
DEF CON is an annual hacking and information-security conference held in Las Vegas, featuring talks, villages, contests such as Capture the Flag, and community events. The organiser has announced DEF CON 35 at the Las Vegas Convention Center for August 5-8, 2027.
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Key Topics
- Information security and hacking
- Capture the Flag and security contests
- Hardware and embedded security
- Social engineering
- Privacy and surveillance
Quick Info
- Dates
- August 5, 2027 – August 8, 2027
- Location
- Las Vegas
United States - Organizer
- DEF CON Communications
Industries
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