Short Story Contest 2026 Rules and Themes
The theme this year is DEF CON 34's theme is Agency.
Agency is self-determination. It's about making choices that increase yours, AND helping others to control theirs.
This DEF CON is about reclaiming our agency. DEF CON’s...
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