Summercon is one of the oldest hacker conventions, and the longest running such conference in America. It helped set a precedent for more modern “cons” such as H.O.P.E. and DEF CON, although it has remained smaller and more personal. Summercon has been hosted in cities such as Pittsburgh, St. Louis, Atlanta, New York, Washington, D.C., Austin, Las Vegas, and Amsterdam.
NEWS
- CFP Open 2026
It is once again time to submit your proposals for Summercon presentations.
We admit that we have a lot of latitude in how we schedule speakers, but generally presentations fall into two categories: short (25 minutes), and long (55 minutes).
We tend to favor technical presentations that are geared around offense, but we’re open to all good ideas. Please build in time for spirited Q&A.
We invite you to review what we look for when selecting a presentation here, but here’s the quick summary:
- Technical
- Novel
- Irreverent
- Revels in the Journey
- Sticks it to the Man
- Engages the Audience
- Fits into the Allocated Time
Please submit your proposals using our Google Form.
Deadline: Saturday, May 15, 2026 11:59PM (EDT, because we’re in New York) - Summercon 2026 is GO
Early Bird tickets for America’s Oldest Hacker Conference are now live.
We’re back at Littlefield next June with two days of sharp research, bad jokes, good people, and the kind of glorious chaos only Summercon can deliver.
Get your ticket: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/summercon-2026-tickets-1486402011429
Sponsors: planning for 2026 is already underway. If you want to be part of the ecosystem, reach out —
[email protected]See you in Brooklyn!