DefCon
The Guide to BSides Las Vegas (Updated for 2026)
August 3-5
Tuscany Hotel and Casino
BSides Las Vegas website
($100 Early Bird Donation, $500: Donor + 1)
This is what Black Hat used to be before Cyber Insurance was a thing. Buy your ticket early for the best deal or you will have to pay the donor price. If you are already part of the IT industry, chances are you will find something to interest you.
Guide to Black Hat (Updated for 2026)
August (5-6) Briefings and Business Hall
Mandalay Bay Convention Center Las Vegas
(1000$ for Business Pass, 3000$ Briefings)
This is the premier Cyber Security conference. It offers different types of entry packages. Buy early to get a discount or convince your work to pay (as they should).
The Complete Guide to the week before Def Con
This guide is intended for anyone who is interested in joining the cyber security profession. People who might not be familiar with all the conferences that take place before Def Con or are looking to use these combined events to “dip their toes” into the many different areas of the profession.