DEF CON's response to the badge controversy

Re:DEF CON's response to the badge controversy by tptacek on Saturday August 10, 2024 @11:05PM (#41213747)

I think CCC is basically in the same bracket as DEF CON in terms of seriousness. Someone's going to get mad at me for saying that, but I'll note that serious people go to DEF CON too, even though it is 100% a cultural event and not a real part of the cite record for our field.

I've never heard anyone say anything but good things about REcon. I have FOMO about having never been.

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Re:DEF CON's response to the badge controversy by hnthrowaway0315 on Saturday August 10, 2024 @11:34PM (#41213822)

Thanks for sharing. I'm actually close to Montreal so REcon is probably my best bet. The ticket is more expensive but I save lodging and transportation.

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Re:DEF CON's response to the badge controversy by thequux on Sunday August 11, 2024 @04:02AM (#41214660)

Hugo, the organizer of Recon, has historically been willing to work with people who are attending on their own dime. I suspect that if you were to send him an email explaining your situation, you'd be very happy with the response you received.

It is an excellent conference that I've enjoyed every single time I've gone

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Re:DEF CON's response to the badge controversy by hnthrowaway0315 on Sunday August 11, 2024 @08:28AM (#41215701)

Thanks a lot! I'll definitely reach out to him next year.

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