Hyde Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 DEFCON is a Hacking Conference in Las Vegas. When: July 30th - Aug 2nd, 2009 Where: Las Vegas at the Riviera Hotel and Casino Website: DEFCON I just booked my flight and hotel. Correct me if I am wrong, I don't think you can pre-register. It seems like at the door registration only. This is my first time in Las Vegas and DEFCON, I am soooo excited XD. Who wants to go and who's going? If you are going, we should plan a meet up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
decepticon_eazy_e Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 DEFCON is a Hacking Conference in Las Vegas. When: July 30th - Aug 2nd, 2009 Where: Las Vegas at the Riviera Hotel and Casino Website: DEFCON I just booked my flight and hotel. Correct me if I am wrong, I don't think you can pre-register. It seems like at the door registration only. This is my first time in Las Vegas and DEFCON, I am soooo excited XD. Who wants to go and who's going? If you are going, we should plan a meet up! You can't pre-register, you can go the night before to get your pass, avoid the lines (HIGHLY recommended). Last year they ran out of the cool badges and handed out laminates instead, lame. Go early!! CASH only, I don't recommend using an ATM there, they're not safe.... ;) I went the last 2 years, it's so worth it! If you look at the price of other similar cons, this one is so much cheaper too. To answer another thread, yes vegas has no laws about open containers. You can take your beverage from the liquor store or bar and walk around with it and go into other bars and casinos. Nobody hassles you about that stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistertylersmith Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 i wasnt asking; i was telling. drinks are expensive at most bars and stores, but if your in a casino losing your money at something a waitress brings you drinks. although, i was there a 2 weeks ago and one spot on the strip was selling dollar michelob lights and dollar margaritas but i mean, do you want to get drunk like that. i would recommend bringing LOTS of your own alcohol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
decepticon_eazy_e Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 i wasnt asking; i was telling. drinks are expensive at most bars and stores, but if your in a casino losing your money at something a waitress brings you drinks. although, i was there a 2 weeks ago and one spot on the strip was selling dollar michelob lights and dollar margaritas but i mean, do you want to get drunk like that. i would recommend bringing LOTS of your own alcohol Sorry, the question mark at the end of your sentence made me think you were asking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr0p Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 I want to go, but I'm a broke teenager and I doubt I'll have the money in time :x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gcninja Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 welcome to my world Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gcninja Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Would love to go, but no money money, sorry for double post, no delete button! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sorrow Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 im going to see the parents in August, ill probably get my dad to get me a badge, ill see ya there :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metatron Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 I've been going the last 10 years, but I really don't attend anything or really do that much other than drink with people I know any more, so this year I'm giving it a miss as I'm going to attend HAR and ToorCamp instead as they seem more interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cykio Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 I don't recommend using an ATM there, they're not safe.... ;) lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyde Posted May 27, 2009 Author Share Posted May 27, 2009 You can't pre-register, you can go the night before to get your pass, avoid the lines (HIGHLY recommended). Last year they ran out of the cool badges and handed out laminates instead, lame. Go early!! CASH only, I don't recommend using an ATM there, they're not safe.... ;) I went the last 2 years, it's so worth it! If you look at the price of other similar cons, this one is so much cheaper too. To answer another thread, yes vegas has no laws about open containers. You can take your beverage from the liquor store or bar and walk around with it and go into other bars and casinos. Nobody hassles you about that stuff. Thanks for the suggestion! I'll definitely be there early to get the nifty badges, also, we are going a day early. I will be there July 30th at 11am. What time do they open up registration on that Thursday? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle 2.0 Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 I'm going down with a few friends I worked with in college I think. Never been to DefCon before, but I've been to Vegas quite a few times. Just make sure to stick to the Strip area, Vegas isn't exactly a crime-free place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chalito Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Hopefully if I can get the time off work i'll go. I went to defcon like two years ago and it was an awesome experience. If it's still the same as when I went it's $100 at the door to get your badge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daehlie Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Me and some friends have a room at the riviera, we should definitely get our gamble on thursday night before the conference if anyone is coming down a bit early. Gonna be epic this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyde Posted June 4, 2009 Author Share Posted June 4, 2009 I'll be there on Thursday. I would love to go gamble a bit after we get our badges and maybe go to one of those famous buffets. We can all plan a meet up. I am interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sablefoxx Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 I'll be there on Thursday, hit me up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
decepticon_eazy_e Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 I'll be there on Thursday, hit me up. DarkTangent's keynote speech should be pretty interesting now! I'm even more excited to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underhole Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 sablefoxx talked me into it so I should be there. Maybe hak5 meet up / party? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underhole Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 So I'm thinking hak5 meet up / drink off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ethicalhack3r Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 Whats the minimum recommended budget for going? Ticket - ? Hotel - ? Junk - ? I would also need a flight from the UK, Im guesstimating around about £500 for the flight?! (return). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metatron Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 Whats the minimum recommended budget for going? Ticket - ? Hotel - ? Junk - ? I would also need a flight from the UK, Im guesstimating around about £500 for the flight?! (return). You want to be there the day before for the bbq. For the flight and hotel your talking £800 and £72 for the ticket at current exchange right, your also want about £400 for walking around money, as in drinks, food, and bits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesowens Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 DEFCON is a Hacking Conference in Las Vegas. When: July 30th - Aug 2nd, 2009 Where: Las Vegas at the Riviera Hotel and Casino Website: DEFCON I just booked my flight and hotel. Correct me if I am wrong, I don't think you can pre-register. It seems like at the door registration only. This is my first time in Las Vegas and DEFCON, I am soooo excited XD. Who wants to go and who's going? If you are going, we should plan a meet up! Is anyone Southeastern Virginia planning on going to DEFCON 17? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyde Posted June 24, 2009 Author Share Posted June 24, 2009 sablefoxx talked me into it so I should be there. Maybe hak5 meet up / party? I agree, we should all have a Hak5 party/meetup! It will be a great chance to interact with the hak5 community!!! Also, I just met my companies VP, and talked to him about DEFCON and how it would advance my knowledge, which is true, he said, "I'll pay for your trip to DEFCON, yeah, I'll pay for one conference a year, if the economy was better I'd pay for more, but one a year should be ok, right?" I loved the comment my friend said after finding that out. His qoute was, "Great job with the social engineering!" I laughed hard. I am rather charming =P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zerosignal0 Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 Im going to be going. Im also attending BlackHat so I may only really be around for Fridays events. If your looking for people to hang out with let me know. Imperva is also having a pretty kicking afterparty in the kingpin suites Wednesday evening. Z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyde Posted July 28, 2009 Author Share Posted July 28, 2009 I am getting ready for it today. I am heading out Thursday. When you guys heading out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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