DEF CON 33 – Las Vegas

Ready to dive deep into cutting-edge cybersecurity and hacker culture? DEF CON 33 is the world’s longest-running and largest underground hacking conference. It returns to Las Vegas in August 2025. This isn’t just a conference; it’s an immersive experience. You’ll connect with top cybersecurity experts, ethical hackers, and federal agents. Discover the latest offensive and defensive techniques.

Who Needs This Conference?

This legendary event specifically targets:

• Cybersecurity professionals advancing their skills.
• Ethical hackers exploring new frontiers.
• Security researchers pushing boundaries.
• Tech entrepreneurs focused on digital defense.
• Developers passionate about secure systems.
• Anyone fascinated by hacking culture and advanced cyber defense.

If you’re an ambitious hustler in the cyber world, DEF CON 33 offers unparalleled learning and networking.

What You’ll Master: Key Highlights

Prepare for four intense days packed with deep technical dives and hands-on challenges:

• Villages: Capture the Flag (CTF), Social Engineering, IoT, Cloud Security, Quantum Village: Engage in practical hacking scenarios. Test your skills in real-world environments.
• Workshops on lockpicking, hardware hacking, red-teaming, AI/ML security: Gain direct, hands-on experience. Learn specialized techniques from experts.
• Hacker-focused panel sessions and underground meetups: Connect with the community. Discuss critical topics and share insights.

Why This Conference is a Game-Changer

DEF CON 33 offers unique advantages that no other event can match:

• It is one of the largest global hacker cons. Annually, it attracts over 30,000 attendees. This means unmatched networking.
• Experience unique badges and contests. Top competitors earn a “Black Badge,” granting lifetime admission.
• Discover a rare blend of official speaker tracks and immersive underground hacker culture. It truly offers the best of both worlds.

You’ll also benefit from:

• Deep technical tracks and hands-on workshops. For example, participate in Capture the Flag, Lockpicking, and AI/ML security.
• Building relationships with cybersecurity experts, ethical hackers, researchers, and federal cybersecurity agents. These connections are invaluable.
• Accessing state-of-the-art hacking villages and underground community forums. Explore diverse cyber interests.
• Exposure to cutting-edge offensive and defensive security practices across multiple disciplines. Stay at the forefront of the field.

The event is organized by DEF CON founder Jeff “Dark Tangent” Moss and his dedicated core team. Expect insights from experts across various notable tracks, including Cloud Village, IoT, AI/ML security, Social Engineering, and Quantum.