Groups Panel
Insights from DEF CON's founder and group leaders on building local hacker communities worldwide.
Summary
DEF CON Groups Program
DEF CON groups extend the DEF CON spirit year-round through local communities. Groups transcend borders, languages, and other separating factors.
Program Updates
Jayson E. Street, the Ambassador of DEF CON groups, discusses program updates and his global travel helping start groups around the world. The program's growth and evolution are covered.
Group Operations
Topics include what DEF CON groups are, how to get involved, and ideas for running groups. Location selection, spreading awareness, and community engagement strategies are discussed.
Group Projects
Group founders discuss awesome projects from their communities and share ideas for other groups. Projects range from custom badge builds to IoT devices, vintage gaming systems, custom routers, and smart home device hacking. These examples inspire local innovation and technical engagement.
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