Uploaded April 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

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DEF CON is the greatest hacker convention the world, however if you're a first timer, it may seem overwhelming. Here are 10 tips for newbies, based on my personal experience attending DEF CON!

DEF CON Pre-registration: shop.defcon.org/products/def-con-32-las-vegas-convention-center
DeviantOllam's video: youtu.be/m9TTmME3a8w
Lonely Hacker's Club: lonelyhackers.club
HackerTracker: https://hackertracker.app

0:00 Intro
0:49 1 - Make Reservations Early
2:28 2 - Take Extra Days (If You Can)
2:54 3 - DEF CON is Best Experienced With Friends
3:39 4 - Don't Over Pack Your Case!
4:09 5 - Bring Cash, Food, & Drink!
5:12 6 - Hacker Tracker!
5:51 7 - Convention Etiquette
7:05 8 - Ignore the Fear Of Missing Out (FOMO)
7:48 9 - Use Lyft, Uber, & the Monorail
8:21 10 - Plan for Plan Changes!
8:47 Outro

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