DEFCON

DEF CON started in Las Vegas, but we’ve become global with people attending from all over the world and there are local DEF CON Groups on 6 continents. After two successful events in China, we’ve been looking for more places to share our hacker spirit with the world.

First up we will be dipping our cyber toe in Bahrain by taking part in the Arab International Cybersecurity Conference (AICS) and Exhibition November 5 and 6, 2025. We’ll be bringing a sampling of our villages, workshops and contests so there’s something for everyone. The conference is held in the cutting-edge Exhibition World Bahrain facility and everyone attending the AICS can take part in all of the DEF CON offerings for free.

Bonus: in an international first, we’ll also be offering exclusive DEF CON 2-day Training classes on November 3-4. Sharpen your skills with some hands-on, world-class instruction and maximize your DEF CON experience.

We’re excited to share the DEF CON experience with a brand new audience, so please save the dates.