In 2025, various major ethical hacking conferences are providing opportunities for cybersecurity professionals and ethical hackers to enhance their skills and network with industry experts.
DEF CON 33 in Las Vegas, known as the world's largest hacker convention, offers hands-on competitions, web exploitation villages, and top-tier talks for all skill levels.
Black Hat USA focuses on the business and research aspects of cybersecurity, providing technical training, briefings on exploits, and networking opportunities for intermediate to advanced hackers.
BSides Security Conferences, held globally throughout the year, are community-organized events emphasizing collaboration, making them ideal for beginners and mid-level learners.
Hack In The Box (HITB) features deep technical presentations, hacking challenges, and specialized courses, catering to intermediate to advanced attendees across Europe, Asia, and UAE.
Nullcon in India offers technical talks, villages like Hardware and Red Teaming, and hacker carnival activities for ethical hackers in Asia or those interested in global cybersecurity trends.
THOTCON in Chicago provides a unique and intimate conference experience with quality technical talks, workshops, and reasonable pricing, attracting hackers seeking a more personal setting.
CanSecWest in Canada, known for hosting Pwn2Own, focuses on exploit-oriented talks, live demonstrations of vulnerabilities, and in-depth technical discussions, suitable for senior ethical hackers.
The Diana Initiative encourages diversity and inclusion in InfoSec, offering talks by diverse speakers, career guidance, and a supportive environment for women, non-binary individuals, and allies.
RootedCON in Spain features talks on exploit development, malware, and hands-on workshops, catering to ethical hackers and red teamers in Europe and the Spanish-speaking community.
Tips include planning early, selecting conferences based on goals, networking actively, and exploring hands-on learning experiences in villages like Red Team and Hardware Hacking.