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DC22: Official and Unofficial Contests
Artwork Contest(s) Want to try your hand with digital art for Defcon? (More info from Neil later.) Topics: 2 Posts: 2 Last Post: DEF CON 22 Artwork Contest!	2	2	DEF CON 22 Artwork Contest! by neil March 10th, 2014, 15:53
"Beverage" Cooling Contraption Contest (BCCC) This contest was first held at Defcon 13. What is being planned for this year? Topics: 3 Posts: 11 Last Post: BCCC DEFCON 22 Official Signup Thread	3	11	BCCC DEFCON 22 Official Signup Thread by exlim July 30th, 2014, 16:52
Black Bag (Lockpicking Contest) Contest run by Deviant, Black Bag is to replace Gringo Warrior, (twitter) Topics: 2 Posts: 3 Last Post: Qualifications again this year?	2	3	Qualifications again this year? by rev.rance July 16th, 2014, 17:06
CoinDroids Attack your way to the moon! (site) , (FaceBook) , (twitter) Topics: 3 Posts: 5 Last Post: Coindroids Artwork	3	5	Coindroids Artwork by Abstrct July 17th, 2014, 13:27
Counterfeit Badge Contest Achieve glory through forgery. Come test your skills. The winning entry gets auctioned for charity. Topics: 4 Posts: 28 Last Post: Defcon 22 Badge Submissions	4	28	Defcon 22 Badge Submissions by TheCotMan August 15th, 2014, 21:35
Crack Me If You Can For the 4th year, KoreLogic is running the premiere password cracking contest. How many hashes can you crack during DEFCON? Fire up your CLOUD and GPUs. (site), (twitter) Topics: 0 Posts: 0	0	0
Crash and Compile Coding, compiling, competition, consumption (of alcohol) -- think of the fun! (site), (twitter.) Topics: 7 Posts: 12 Last Post: Crash and Compile Team Annoucements	7	12	Crash and Compile Team Annoucements by krux August 2nd, 2014, 02:51
Creative Writing: Defcon Short Story contest RTFR inside and submit to us a short story. The topic may be of your choosing so long as it meets the guidelines in the rules. Read threads inside for more information Topics: 8 Posts: 72 Last Post: DefCon 22 Creative Writing/Short Story-WINNERS	8	72	DefCon 22 Creative Writing/Short Story-WINNERS by eris August 8th, 2014, 09:43
CTF: Capture the Flag Temporary description until one is provided: Back again to run the CTF this year we have the "Legitimate Business Syndicate" prepared to run CTF at Defcon. (site) , (Registration (closed: no longer valid)), (twitter), (blog/anouncement) Topics: 4 Posts: 6 Last Post: Announcing DEF CON 22 Capture the Flag	4	6	Announcing DEF CON 22 Capture the Flag by Vito August 3rd, 2014, 13:47
Dark Tangent s Tamper Evident Contest "Impossible to reseal or reuse". Your goal is to prove them wrong and document your work every step of the way. (site) Topics: 5 Posts: 19 Last Post: Tamper Evident Results!	5	19	Tamper Evident Results! by stits August 16th, 2014, 03:09
Defcon Beard & Moustache Competition Due to the growing number of awesome beards at DEFCON and the (popularity?) of the shitshow that is beardsmanship, it's time that folks were recognized for letting their unix beards fly. (site), (twitter), (facebook) Topics: 2 Posts: 8 Last Post: The envelope please...	2	8	The envelope please... by jackadaniel August 19th, 2014, 07:38
The DEFCON Darknet Project <DAEMON>This world is getting out of control. Join us to create a defendable future. We will help you improve your skills and introduce you to a new community. We'll make sure you are prepared for the inevitable. Start here: dcdark.net (twitter) Topics: 6 Posts: 161 Last Post: Teaser Epic now loaded	6	161	Teaser Epic now loaded by zeroaltitude August 17th, 2014, 21:35
DefconBots Robot Contest Under new Management. Planning, Discussion, Q&A and Status for the Defcon Robot Contest. More information at (site), (github) Topics: 8 Posts: 38 Last Post: DefconBots Results	8	38	DefconBots Results by jotux August 16th, 2014, 19:39
EFF "SOHOpelessly broken" (EFF SOHO Router Hacking) Public open hacking of 10 off-the-shelf routers from popular manufacturers. (site) Topics: 1 Posts: 2 Last Post: News about "EFF SOHOplesslyBroken Router Contest"	1	2	News about "EFF SOHOplesslyBroken Router Contest" by TheCotMan July 19th, 2014, 11:45
Emerging Mobile Technology TBA Topics: 0 Posts: 0	0	0
Hack Fortress Hackers and gamers team up in the coolest gaming tournament at Defcon. Combining a hacking contest with a TF2 tourney, the teams must work together as actions in one environment impact the other. (twitter), (site) Topics: 2 Posts: 2 Last Post: Hack Fortress Wraps Up	2	2	Hack Fortress Wraps Up by Jutral August 10th, 2014, 01:52
Hacker Jeopardy Get the answer, provide the questions. Score the most points, and you win! Topics: 1 Posts: 6 Last Post: Hacker Jeopardy -- 20th Edition!	1	6	Hacker Jeopardy -- 20th Edition! by TheCotMan August 7th, 2014, 23:51
Hacker Jeopardy Trials Tryouts for Hacker Jeopardy to improve quality of live game play Topics: 0 Posts: 0	0	0
Hacker Pyramid Back for DEFCON 22 - The 10,000ï¿½ Hacker Pyramid!!! Come and be a lucky audience member who will participate with a DEFCON Celebrity in a fast paced game of Pyramid! It may be the last Dick Clark property to be Seacrested... so we're bringing it to you FIRST! Every contestant has a chance at the FABULOUS PRIZES - all the way up to the GRAND PRIZE of 10,000ï¿½!!!!!!! (site),(twitter.) Topics: 3 Posts: 5 Last Post: Hacker Pyramid is NOT cancelled! **	3	5	Hacker Pyramid is NOT cancelled! ** by lintile July 30th, 2014, 14:46
UNOFFICIAL Hacker War Games "Tactical Soldier Warfare" meets the "Defcon Shoot". Returns as an unofficial event from last year. Topics: 12 Posts: 60 Last Post: GoPro Video Running The Course	12	60	GoPro Video Running The Course by seeess August 25th, 2014, 08:13
Hackers Against Humanity From Vegas 2.0, creators of The DEF CON Summit, Borrowed from "Cards Against Humanity," you have Hackers Against Humanity. (site) Topics: 2 Posts: 5 Last Post: Hackers Against Humanity Sign-Up Thread	2	5	Hackers Against Humanity Sign-Up Thread by hackajar August 4th, 2014, 13:16
Network Forensics Puzzle Contest This is a network scavenger hunt. In this challenge, contestants will monitor the network, look for clues, solve puzzles, and win prizes. Topics: 4 Posts: 12 Last Post: NFPC 2014 Wrap-Up - The Bonus Prize is Still Unclaimed!	4	12	NFPC 2014 Wrap-Up - The Bonus Prize is Still Unclaimed! by AnnDercover August 21st, 2014, 16:12
OpenCTF (Open Capture The Flag) Not to be confused with the original Capture the Flag (CTF), OCTF is organized by The Open CTF Group to be played openly by people at Defcon. (Formerly known as the aCTF or "amateur Capture the Flag.") (site). Topics: 4 Posts: 22 Last Post: Do you need a last minute teammate (or team) for OpenCTF during DEFCON22?	4	22	Do you need a last minute teammate (or team) for OpenCTF during DEFCON22? by Vexuris July 27th, 2014, 14:38
Packet Hacking Village TBA Topics: 0 Posts: 0	0	0
Pimp my Rascal Spend less than $500 to mod a Rascal (or similar) without damaging it by 1:00pm Saturday. Who will win? Topics: 0 Posts: 0	0	0
Project 2 A drop-in puzzle contest for novice to advanced individuals or teams who don't want to commit to doing a contest for the whole con. (site) Topics: 1 Posts: 3 Last Post: zephyr says in email, Project 2 to be run by catatonicprime, to return DEF CON 22	1	3	zephyr says in email, Project 2 to be run by catatonicprime, to return DEF CON 22 by TheCotMan July 1st, 2015, 18:40
Scavenger Hunt Discussions for The DefCon Scavenger Hunt. Send suggestions for the scavenger hunt list to scavlist (and here is where the at symbol can be placed) gmail (and of course you need a dot here) com, (site), (Facebook), (twitter.) Topics: 3 Posts: 3 Last Post: Thank you all!	3	3	Thank you all! by Salem August 19th, 2014, 10:37
The Schemaverse Championship The Schemaverse is a space-based strategy game implemented entirely within a PostgreSQL database where you compete against other players using raw SQL commands. Use your SQL skills to interactively command your fleets to glory during this weekend-long tournament for the database geeks. Or, if your PL/pgSQL-foo is strong, wield it to write AI and have your fleet command itself while you enjoy the con! (site) , (Twitter) Topics: 2 Posts: 2 Last Post: Looking for sponsorship - Need Prizes!	2	2	Looking for sponsorship - Need Prizes! by Abstrct August 2nd, 2014, 11:58
SECTF for kids (Social Engineering Capture the Flag for kids) For Defcon 22, the Crew at Social-Engineer.org is challenging kids. We are inviting those of you who think you can use ethical social engineering skills to stretch your limits as a social engineer. A unique blend of information gathering, planning and attack vector execution will challenge the very core of every participant. This will be a different SE challenge as our focus is not on who can ï¿½getï¿½ the target the worst, but a true display of SE talents. (site) Topics: 1 Posts: 3 Last Post: From loganWHD, SECTF4Kids returning to DEF CON 22	1	3	From loganWHD, SECTF4Kids returning to DEF CON 22 by b0n3z February 21st, 2014, 22:41
SECTF 5 (Social Engineering Capture the Flag 5) Returning to Defcon 22, the Crew at Social-Engineer.org is challenging you. We are inviting those of you who think you can use ethical social engineering skills to stretch your limits as a social engineer. A unique blend of information gathering, planning and attack vector execution will challenge the very core of every participant. This will be a different SE challenge as our focus is not on who can ï¿½getï¿½ the target the worst, but a true display of SE talents. Takes place in the Social Engineer Village. (site), (event) (blog), (twitter) Topics: 1 Posts: 1 Last Post: From loganWHD, SECTF 5 returning to DEF CON 22	1	1	From loganWHD, SECTF 5 returning to DEF CON 22 by TheCotMan January 8th, 2014, 23:18
TCP/IP Drinking Game Contestants must answer the most detailed TCP/IP questions... Or be forced to drink! Topics: 1 Posts: 1 Last Post: The TCP/IP Drinking Game is BACK!	1	1	The TCP/IP Drinking Game is BACK! by hackajar August 5th, 2014, 03:46
T.D. Francis X-Hour Film Contest Teams compete to make a film during DEF CON. Topics: 2 Posts: 2 Last Post: Topic for DC23	2	2	Topic for DC23 by strings August 24th, 2014, 04:12
Wall of Sheep -- Educational Talks & Workshops TBA (site), (twitter) Topics: 0 Posts: 0 Last Post: Call For Presentations	0	0	Call For Presentations by ming June 12th, 2014, 12:59
Wall of Sheep -- Packet Detective TBA (site), (twitter) Topics: 0 Posts: 0	0	0
Wall of Sheep -- Capture The Packet TBA (site), (twitter) Topics: 0 Posts: 0	0	0
Wall of Sheep Are you a sheep? Maybe you are and don't know it. Think you can herd the sheep to slaughter? Do it! This is the Wall of Sheep. (site), (twitter) Topics: 0 Posts: 0	0	0
Warlock Games Participants try their skills with digital forensics, physical security, and other challenges from an exploit team. (site) Topics: 1 Posts: 1 Last Post: warl0ck gam3z	1	1	warl0ck gam3z by b1u3w1r3 April 9th, 2014, 10:24
Wifi Sheep Hunt 22 Escaped Sheep are tagged with some RF emitting devices and running loose. Locate and return them to the barn Topics: 0 Posts: 0	0	0
Wireless Capture the Flag (WCTF) (Wifi CTF) Multi-part contest to capture the flag, centered on WiFi. Topics: 1 Posts: 4 Last Post: Wireless Capture the Flag	1	4	Wireless Capture the Flag by TheCotMan June 9th, 2014, 22:15
Zapping Rachel Honeypot building/breaking contest Topics: 1 Posts: 16 Last Post: Much Welcome. Such Rules. Very Wow.	1	16	Much Welcome. Such Rules. Very Wow. by amatwyshyn August 7th, 2014, 11:18
DC22: Official and Unofficial Events
303 Skytalks Back for a fifth blowout year, Skytalks are presentations (55-110 min) that are designed to overclock your brain with cutting edge information about sensitive topics that you might not be able to freely discuss or research from the privacy of your own home, workplace, or favorite con. (Facebook), (twitter), (site) Topics: 2 Posts: 3 Last Post: Skytalks VII CFP now open!	2	3	Skytalks VII CFP now open! by Unregistered436 June 3rd, 2014, 08:47
4th Defcon Bike Ride (was Defcon Cycle_OverRide) Rent bicycles, Round Trip Bike Ride From McGhies to Red Rocks Topics: 1 Posts: 5 Last Post: 2014 4th Annual Defcon Bike Ride Info	1	5	2014 4th Annual Defcon Bike Ride Info by punkrokk August 5th, 2014, 18:11
Art for Charity Sales of art, shirts, and other art related items to raise profits for HFC and EFF Topics: 0 Posts: 0	0	0
Be The Match Foundation - Bone Marrow Drive Back for its fourth year! Take part of the coolest "Bio-Hack" around... register with "Be the Match" at DefCon, and take the first step to become a Bone Marrow Donor. (site), (blog), (twitter), (FaceBook), (Sign-up/Signup). Topics: 3 Posts: 19 Last Post: Looking for helpers this year at the Be the Match booth.	3	19	Looking for helpers this year at the Be the Match booth. by n3rdch1ck July 27th, 2014, 18:54
DC101 DC101 is the Alpha to the closing ceremonies' Omega. It's the place to go to learn about the many facets of Con and to begin your Defconian Adventure. Whether you're a n00b or a long time attendee, DC101 can start you on the path toward maximizing your DefCon Experiences. (site), (twitter) Topics: 2 Posts: 6 Last Post: DEFCON 101 - Call for Papers - DC22	2	6	DEFCON 101 - Call for Papers - DC22 by eris February 7th, 2014, 20:18
UNOFFICIAL DEAF CON DEAF CON is unofficial DEF CON event which is volunteer-run, peer service funded by independent donations. It is for deaf and deaf-friendly to meet and share thoughts and services. (DEAF CON *not affiliated* with the speaker-track services using CART and text on screens.) Topics: 4 Posts: 9 Last Post: The DEAF CON Meet Up	4	9	The DEAF CON Meet Up by arose4beni July 31st, 2014, 06:35
UNOFFICIAL Defcon Shoot Las Vegas, targets, people, weapons, fun. (site.) Topics: 27 Posts: 269 Last Post: Next year thoughts	27	269	Next year thoughts by seeess August 14th, 2014, 14:33
Faces of Defcon Art Gallery of art from Y3ti -- Faces of DEF CON Topics: 0 Posts: 0	0	0
Hacker Karaoke Hackers, Karaoke... What more do you need to know? Time: ... Location: ... (site), (twitter.) Topics: 1 Posts: 1 Last Post: Hacker Karaoke 8/8 and 8/9 9pm - 2am	1	1	Hacker Karaoke 8/8 and 8/9 9pm - 2am by meee August 5th, 2014, 13:07
Ham Radio Examinations Want to get your amateur (ham) radio license? (site) Topics: 8 Posts: 29 Last Post: Waiting for your license?	8	29	Waiting for your license? by USSJoin August 17th, 2014, 19:36
Media Server Content at DEF CON <voice: Natasha>Zomeone let out zee zeekret planz</voice> (Someone let out the secret plans.) What content should be available from a media server at DEF CON 22? Topics: 1 Posts: 9 Last Post: Media Server at DEF CON 22	1	9	Media Server at DEF CON 22 by blincoln August 12th, 2014, 10:05
Mohawk-Con Get your head buzzed at DC 21 to support the EFF! (twitter) (site) Topics: 0 Posts: 0	0	0
DC22: Official and Unofficial Parties and Social Gatherings
DEF-CON XXII (22) Official Arts & Entertainment Planning+Update Forum Pools, hackers, sunburns, dragons?, rappers, djs, musicians, spies & interactives! (twitter/facebook links to be revised later.) Forums: General Updates/Planning Topics: 2 Posts: 17 Last Post: DEF CON 22 Entertainment Feedback / Artist Requests for DEF CON 23!!!	2	17	DEF CON 22 Entertainment Feedback / Artist Requests for DEF CON 23!!! by kriszklink August 13th, 2014, 16:31
Forum Meet An informal gathering of people on the forums at Defcon. Topics: 2 Posts: 15 Last Post: JOIN US!	2	15	JOIN US! by eris July 18th, 2014, 20:51
Goon Band -- Recognize Back again, the Defcon Goon Band, Recognize, to play in the SECRET LOCATION at Defcon 22! (Where "Secret Location" is TBA.) Topics: 1 Posts: 1 Last Post: Chris says Goon Band: "Recognise" will return to DEF CON 22	1	1	Chris says Goon Band: "Recognise" will return to DEF CON 22 by TheCotMan January 7th, 2014, 22:44
QueerCon Open to everyone, but goaled to including GLBT (gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered) Hackers at Defcon-- its a party within Defcon! (site) , (facebook) , (twitter) Topics: 7 Posts: 7 Last Post: Queercon Pool Party - Set and track list - Abstrct	7	7	Queercon Pool Party - Set and track list - Abstrct by Abstrct August 25th, 2014, 09:41
The Summit EFF Fundraiser Summary: theSummit is a Fund Raiser for the Electronic Frontier Foundation on Thursday Night between Black Hat and DEF CON events.(twitter), (site) Topics: 1 Posts: 2 Last Post: theSummit VIP tickets on sale now!	1	2	theSummit VIP tickets on sale now! by Matir June 21st, 2014, 16:15
DC22: Villages
Crypto and Privacy Village Cryptoparty-style tutorials on use of encryption tools like Tor and GPG, Cryptanalysis/breaking 101, maybe even EFF presence talking about privacy law. (site), (Google Group), (tentative schedule) Topics: 2 Posts: 13 Last Post: The Crypto Merit Badge	2	13	The Crypto Merit Badge by bascule July 26th, 2014, 19:43
Hardware Hacking Village Just as the name implies, this is a forum for discussion of the new Hardware Hacking Village. (twitter) Topics: 7 Posts: 83 Last Post: Call for Talks	7	83	Call for Talks by p11aulastro April 9th, 2015, 08:28
ICS Village Discussion for the proposed ICS Village at DEF CON. Learn about control systems, discuss ICS/SCADA security, and get hands on demos and more! (twitter) Topics: 2 Posts: 7 Last Post: Tentative Schedule of Village talks.	2	7	Tentative Schedule of Village talks. by birukun July 24th, 2014, 18:24
Lockpick Village The Lockpick Village has many demonstrations and some contests. This is a run by mny volunteers such as Deviant and TOOOL-USA. This may include contests such as: Points Competition, Lock Field Stripping, Speed Picking Competition, and more! Topics: 1 Posts: 1 Last Post: Deviant Ollam announced plans to bring back the Lockpick Village back to DEF CON 22	1	1	Deviant Ollam announced plans to bring back the Lockpick Village back to DEF CON 22 by TheCotMan January 7th, 2014, 23:47
Social Engineering Village A village dedicated to all things Social Engineer! Topics: 0 Posts: 0	0	0
Tamper Evident Village After a few years of "Dark tangent's Tamper Evident Contest" , new for Defcon 22 is the "Tamper Evident Village. (This description may change without announcement.) (site) Topics: 4 Posts: 11 Last Post: THE BOX - DC22 Tamper Challenge	4	11	THE BOX - DC22 Tamper Challenge by stits August 16th, 2014, 03:18
Wireless Village Everything you always wanted to know about wireless (802.11, bluetooth, RFID) and Amateur Radio all in one place. The Defcon 22 Wireless Village is the place you will want to be. Stop by, listen, learn and have fun. (twitter) Topics: 4 Posts: 6 Last Post: Wireless Capture the Flag (symlink to new forum post for this)	4	6	Wireless Capture the Flag (symlink to new forum post for this) by DaKahuna June 7th, 2014, 21:58

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Redirect: DEF CON 22 Entertainment Feedback / Artist Requests for DEF CON 23!!! by kriszklink Started by kriszklink, August 13th, 2014, 16:31	—	—
Redirect: Operation /whois Perdro Pan by Derp_CCCTF Started by Derp_CCCTF, July 30th, 2014, 03:58	—	—
Redirect: Defcon 4 X 5K Run by Agent X Started by Agent X, July 9th, 2014, 06:36	—	—
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Redirect: Counterfeit Badge Contest (moved to new forum) by arrakis Started by arrakis, June 11th, 2014, 12:43	—	—
Redirect: Media Server at DEF CON 22 (moved to its own forum) by Dark Tangent Started by Dark Tangent, June 10th, 2014, 21:57	—	—
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