DEF CON 35: The World’s Biggest Hacker Conference Comes to Las Vegas
DEF CON 35 will be held from August 5-8, 2027, at the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) West Hall, Las Vegas, Nevada. DEF CON, started by Jeff Moss back in 1993, has grown into the largest hacker conference in the world. It’s run every year by DEF CON Communications, Inc., and it lands right after Black Hat USA each August, giving the week the nickname “Hacker Summer Camp.”
10,000 people show up each year at the DEF CON 35 show. The attendees are mostly security researchers, ethical hackers, government staff, journalists, and tech company teams. The event runs on Villages, Contests, Workshops, and Demo Labs, plus the famous Capture the Flag (CTF) contest where top hacking teams battle it out over several days. AI security has grown into one of the biggest topics on the floor, alongside network hacking, hardware hacking, and lock picking. Booth sizes that work for DEF CON 35 are compact 10×10 booths; it’s a good fit for smaller security startups or training providers who want a simple space to talk to attendees one-on-one. Next, a 10×20 inline booth gives you space for a demo station plus a seating area. 20×20 is a solid pick for sponsors who want a bigger presence with product displays, screens, and space for a small team to work the crowd. The 20×30 configuration is built for companies running contests, CTF-style challenges, and hands-on stations. Lastly, a 30×30 island/peninsula booth is best for major sponsors and recruiters who want a standout presence, room for meetings, and space for a full team on-site all 6 days.
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