CALL FOR PAPERS
The DEFCON 16 Call for Papers is currently open! It's time again to submit your hacktastic discoveries to be considered as a DEFCON 16 talk! New and interesting research is always welcomed in the realm of security, hardware hacking, social engineering, lockpicking, and anything else you can modify, bypass or reverse engineer. Out of the box thinking is what we're after... Go to the CFP Form and submit! Call for Papers ends May 15, 2008.
RESERVE A ROOM
Reserve your room early. The Riviera has special room rates available for DEFCON attendees: $98 per night double occupancy, with an additional $20 for the 3rd and/or 4th occupants. You can reserve online for the DEFCON Price by clicking here. For more on the Riviera, visit the Venue page.
GET INVOLVED
To get involved with DEFCON 16, go to:
DEFCON Forums
DEFCON Groups Page
Start a DEFCON Blog
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Who do I talk to about . . ?
Running a Contest:
Contact Russ at russ at defcon dot org to inquire about running a new contest or if you currently organize one and have questions.
(Note: For info on the individual contests themselves, check this thread on the DEFCON Forums.)
Being a Vendor:
Read the Vendor FAQ first, then contact Chris at chris at defcon dot org to apply.
Getting a Skybox:
Apply for Skybox space with Grifter at grifter at defcon dot org.
Being a Speaker:
Answer the Call for Papers!
Being a DJ:
There is an Call for Talent currently open which you may find here, the contact person is Zziks at blackandwhitedjs at gmail dot com.
Getting in touch with The Dark Tangent:
DT's contact info and public key can be found here.
Website and Program Submissions:
Submit updates for the website or material for the printed program to Neil at neil at defcon dot org. Anything to be published in the printed program is due June 30, 2008.