DeepN1KE Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 In America there are so many events and conferences for the InfoSec Professional and those of the Hacker Mindset. There is Blackhat, Defcon, ShmooCon, and ChicagoCon to name but a few. I am sure many people from the UK, can find the time to attend, some personally financed and others by their company, but in the UK there really isnt alot. We have InfoSec in London each year, but its not really a conference, just a few talkers, and lots and lots of vendor stands. Many InfoSec guys in the UK I speak to, have said the same thing, there isnt really anything going on in the UK. So I have decided to dedicate sometime, to identify the costs involved, locations, interest and such like. Once I have decided on a name I will set up a site to officially register interest, and look at sponsorship, events, etc. First of all though I welcome name suggestions from everyone, things like BritCon etc, I cant offer a reward if your suggestion is the one used, but it would be good Karma To those in the UK, what do you think, something you would be interested in. I am thinking Birmingham would be a good location, its central, its cheaper than London, good access by road, bus, train, plane etc. This might never happen, but I am going to measure interest, and look into making it happen if its viable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metatron Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 In America there are so many events and conferences for the InfoSec Professional and those of the Hacker Mindset. There is Blackhat, Defcon, ShmooCon, and ChicagoCon to name but a few. I am sure many people from the UK, can find the time to attend, some personally financed and others by their company, but in the UK there really isnt alot. We have InfoSec in London each year, but its not really a conference, just a few talkers, and lots and lots of vendor stands. Many InfoSec guys in the UK I speak to, have said the same thing, there isnt really anything going on in the UK. So I have decided to dedicate sometime, to identify the costs involved, locations, interest and such like. Once I have decided on a name I will set up a site to officially register interest, and look at sponsorship, events, etc. First of all though I welcome name suggestions from everyone, things like BritCon etc, I cant offer a reward if your suggestion is the one used, but it would be good Karma To those in the UK, what do you think, something you would be interested in. I am thinking Birmingham would be a good location, its central, its cheaper than London, good access by road, bus, train, plane etc. This might never happen, but I am going to measure interest, and look into making it happen if its viable. Well there is BrumCon and there was DNSCon both of which really were not great but okay if you just wanted a drink with a few people and talk shit. PSG was planning a DEFCON style thing in London but the price was so high (BlackHat Prices) no one bought tickets, than he pissed some people off and now I'm not sure what he's upto. If you can keep the price under £150 I think you would have a good turn out and Birmingham is a good a place as any. I wish you luck but I think your thinking too big as you need to start small like your listed Cons and get bigger over time as it becomes easier to find funding and sponsoring. If you can put it together, I'd happily volunteer my time to help with the network and some coding as I really think the UK needs a good Con. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeepN1KE Posted August 25, 2008 Author Share Posted August 25, 2008 Thanks for the reply. It might be to big, but its got to start somewhere. I will guage the size based on the interest, so watch this space for more info. Thanks again for your offer, its the community that will make this sort of thing work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saxon Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 I would be interested in going to a UK event, but don't discount liverpool as a venue we have the echo arena an a few other places to hold a large event in. Just don't let it get too commercial with it turning into a trade show there should be a place for trade but it shouldn't be the main event. Also make it fun to attend have a few competitions like hack of the show, funyest gag of the show, spot the security services like they do at defcon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonlit Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Also make it fun to attend have a few competitions like hack of the show, funyest gag of the show, spot the security services like they do at defcon. Spot the Community Support Officer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saxon Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Yea - if there not waring there yellow jacket they can be quite hard to spot... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeepN1KE Posted August 25, 2008 Author Share Posted August 25, 2008 I think for the first event, if I am lucky the first conference would have 100 people attend. It really does depend on interest, but suggestions, ideas, etc will come from the InfoSec community. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esqulax Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 hows about you get in contact with the people that organise the smaller cons you talked about, and join with them, and make somethind collabartivly? call it something like Collaberate09, The Mindset, GeekConUK,Technolust, Hackers UnitedKingdom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saxon Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 there is a bunch of guys I happen to know who would be very intrested in attending this event its called geekup its mostly a bunch of coders / web designers an there is a closely tied llug its north west central at the moment but there is people who are group members who are nation wide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeepN1KE Posted September 6, 2008 Author Share Posted September 6, 2008 Right guys, some more help please Smiley I have been thinking of names, con related but also sorta security related. So I have added a poll, I have my own thoughts on my favorite, but would like your feedback. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saxon Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 Collaberate - it has a certain ring to it, have you got any kinda of open forum other than hak5 to talkabout it? I got space on a forum I am willing to donate / create a area for you on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeepN1KE Posted September 6, 2008 Author Share Posted September 6, 2008 Saxon, yeah I am discussing it on a few forums and professional groups. What forum are you talking about?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saxon Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 forum.apple-talk.net I am the owner it's quite quiet but I can start a area / give you mod power in the area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeepN1KE Posted September 6, 2008 Author Share Posted September 6, 2008 Thanks for the offer Saxon, but I am trying to keep it in the InfoSec community, not the general IT community if that makes sense. Cheers though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psydT0ne Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 anyone know of any australian events?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeepN1KE Posted September 6, 2008 Author Share Posted September 6, 2008 No but if I remember I will get in touch with some guys who I used to work with who are in Australia, perhaps they can give some hints. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saxon Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 Oh no that's fine I was hoping to set up a security based page eventually so if you want space on that just gime a shout, oh an any other help i can give just give me a shout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swathe Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 collaberate sound good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim.vangehugten Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 I would be interested, Birmingham is 6,5 h of traveling from my home with the train so I think I would make it. Keep in mind that organizing an event on the right date is an important factor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabath Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Good idea- yes I would avoid London as it will keep costs down - birmingham is good but don't discount either liverpool or manchester as they have better airport links and added attractions in the cities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metatron Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Good idea- yes I would avoid London as it will keep costs down - birmingham is good but don't discount either liverpool or manchester as they have better airport links and added attractions in the cities. I don't know I'd avoid going too far up north as most people that attend things live down south and can't be bothered to travel up north. Central is ideal, so Birmingham. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeepN1KE Posted September 7, 2008 Author Share Posted September 7, 2008 anyone know of any australian events?? I spoke to my guy in OZ, and the only one he is aware of is the Gartner one. http://www.gartner.com/it/page.jsp?id=649510 Hope its of some help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeepN1KE Posted October 21, 2008 Author Share Posted October 21, 2008 Site is up and running, and is obviously a work in progress. http://www.collaberate.co.uk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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