DEF CON NextGen
@defconnextgen.bsky.social
Official account for the DEF CON Next Generation initiative
We are helping to support and empower the next generation of hackers, makers, and world shakers🦝🌟
We are helping to support and empower the next generation of hackers, makers, and world shakers🦝🌟
Look what appeared on a tour of PCBWay....the first DCNextGen badge 🦝 So cool!
September 20, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Look what appeared on a tour of PCBWay....the first DCNextGen badge 🦝 So cool!
A peek at today's cipher class! The next generation of secret code ninjas are being trained 😎
@defcon.bsky.social
@defcon.bsky.social
August 9, 2025 at 4:27 AM
A peek at today's cipher class! The next generation of secret code ninjas are being trained 😎
@defcon.bsky.social
@defcon.bsky.social
A look at this year's electronic badge in action 👀
It's actually part of our DCNextGen CTF!
@defcon.bsky.social
It's actually part of our DCNextGen CTF!
@defcon.bsky.social
August 9, 2025 at 4:22 AM
A look at this year's electronic badge in action 👀
It's actually part of our DCNextGen CTF!
@defcon.bsky.social
It's actually part of our DCNextGen CTF!
@defcon.bsky.social
TODAY at 15:37 Come and meet some 1337 hackers and ask all the questions you've every wanted to!
@defcon.bsky.social @jackrhysider.bsky.social @rayredacted.com
@defcon.bsky.social @jackrhysider.bsky.social @rayredacted.com
August 8, 2025 at 9:20 PM
TODAY at 15:37 Come and meet some 1337 hackers and ask all the questions you've every wanted to!
@defcon.bsky.social @jackrhysider.bsky.social @rayredacted.com
@defcon.bsky.social @jackrhysider.bsky.social @rayredacted.com
At DEF CON this year? Here is where to find us📍
We are on the 2nd floor room 230
Our opening ceremony is tomorrow at 10am, so don't miss it!
@defcon.bsky.social #defcon #defcon33
We are on the 2nd floor room 230
Our opening ceremony is tomorrow at 10am, so don't miss it!
@defcon.bsky.social #defcon #defcon33
August 7, 2025 at 8:46 PM
At DEF CON this year? Here is where to find us📍
We are on the 2nd floor room 230
Our opening ceremony is tomorrow at 10am, so don't miss it!
@defcon.bsky.social #defcon #defcon33
We are on the 2nd floor room 230
Our opening ceremony is tomorrow at 10am, so don't miss it!
@defcon.bsky.social #defcon #defcon33
(DCNextGen is for youth 8-18 attending DEF CON) AI Chatbot Hacking! Ready to outsmart an AI and show it who's boss? Our CTF challenge puts your skills to the test as you coax a chatbot into spilling secrets it's sworn to keep. Come crack the code, snag the flags!
@defcon.bsky.social
@defcon.bsky.social
August 5, 2025 at 7:12 PM
(DCNextGen is for youth 8-18 attending DEF CON) AI Chatbot Hacking! Ready to outsmart an AI and show it who's boss? Our CTF challenge puts your skills to the test as you coax a chatbot into spilling secrets it's sworn to keep. Come crack the code, snag the flags!
@defcon.bsky.social
@defcon.bsky.social
(DCNextGen is for youth 8-18 attending DEF CON)
The DCNextGen room is located in the west hall on the second floor, Room 230
@defcon.bsky.social
The DCNextGen room is located in the west hall on the second floor, Room 230
@defcon.bsky.social
August 2, 2025 at 10:07 PM
(DCNextGen is for youth 8-18 attending DEF CON)
The DCNextGen room is located in the west hall on the second floor, Room 230
@defcon.bsky.social
The DCNextGen room is located in the west hall on the second floor, Room 230
@defcon.bsky.social
(DCNextGen events are for youth 8-18)
Aerospace Village is back with DCNextGen this year! They are bringing Bricks in the Air (BitA) - You will learn about the I2C commands and networking. Then apply this as you try to control the actuators and motors on a Lego airplane model.
@defcon.bsky.social
Aerospace Village is back with DCNextGen this year! They are bringing Bricks in the Air (BitA) - You will learn about the I2C commands and networking. Then apply this as you try to control the actuators and motors on a Lego airplane model.
@defcon.bsky.social
July 30, 2025 at 7:24 PM
(DCNextGen events are for youth 8-18)
Aerospace Village is back with DCNextGen this year! They are bringing Bricks in the Air (BitA) - You will learn about the I2C commands and networking. Then apply this as you try to control the actuators and motors on a Lego airplane model.
@defcon.bsky.social
Aerospace Village is back with DCNextGen this year! They are bringing Bricks in the Air (BitA) - You will learn about the I2C commands and networking. Then apply this as you try to control the actuators and motors on a Lego airplane model.
@defcon.bsky.social
DCNextGen's mission is to empower the next generation of young hackers by creating an environment where hands on discoveries can reveal new and unexpected ways of thinking about security and technology. Lets explore and change the world together, one network at a time.
@defcon.bsky.social
@defcon.bsky.social
July 27, 2025 at 8:25 PM
DCNextGen's mission is to empower the next generation of young hackers by creating an environment where hands on discoveries can reveal new and unexpected ways of thinking about security and technology. Lets explore and change the world together, one network at a time.
@defcon.bsky.social
@defcon.bsky.social
Hackers With Disabilities Has Your Back! (and synths!)
If you have a disability, HDA is here for you! Offering a wide range of support, not just at DEF CON, but throughout Las Vegas. Don't miss the hands-on analog synth area. You can play with all the knobs, faders and cables! @defcon.bsky.social
If you have a disability, HDA is here for you! Offering a wide range of support, not just at DEF CON, but throughout Las Vegas. Don't miss the hands-on analog synth area. You can play with all the knobs, faders and cables! @defcon.bsky.social
July 25, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Hackers With Disabilities Has Your Back! (and synths!)
If you have a disability, HDA is here for you! Offering a wide range of support, not just at DEF CON, but throughout Las Vegas. Don't miss the hands-on analog synth area. You can play with all the knobs, faders and cables! @defcon.bsky.social
If you have a disability, HDA is here for you! Offering a wide range of support, not just at DEF CON, but throughout Las Vegas. Don't miss the hands-on analog synth area. You can play with all the knobs, faders and cables! @defcon.bsky.social
Gold Bug Crypto Challenge
Learn multiple ciphers, codes and puzzles as you work you way through the Gold Bug challenge! The Junior Crypotographers puzzles will get you started on the exciting world of ciphers and codes.
@defcon.bsky.social
Learn multiple ciphers, codes and puzzles as you work you way through the Gold Bug challenge! The Junior Crypotographers puzzles will get you started on the exciting world of ciphers and codes.
@defcon.bsky.social
July 24, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Gold Bug Crypto Challenge
Learn multiple ciphers, codes and puzzles as you work you way through the Gold Bug challenge! The Junior Crypotographers puzzles will get you started on the exciting world of ciphers and codes.
@defcon.bsky.social
Learn multiple ciphers, codes and puzzles as you work you way through the Gold Bug challenge! The Junior Crypotographers puzzles will get you started on the exciting world of ciphers and codes.
@defcon.bsky.social
Octopus Game is the tutorial level for conferences. This is a guided adventure for newcomers, helping them explore key areas, meet people, and take on fun challenges that get the engaged with villages, sponsors, and staff.
@octopusgame.bsky.social @defcon.bsky.social
@octopusgame.bsky.social @defcon.bsky.social
July 21, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Octopus Game is the tutorial level for conferences. This is a guided adventure for newcomers, helping them explore key areas, meet people, and take on fun challenges that get the engaged with villages, sponsors, and staff.
@octopusgame.bsky.social @defcon.bsky.social
@octopusgame.bsky.social @defcon.bsky.social
July 21, 2025 at 5:07 PM
The GOLD BUG Challenge is BACK!
The Gold Bug Contest is an intense cryptography puzzle challenge with a beginner's entry point that will get you started on the entire challenge. Participants will learn codes, ciphers, and other puzzle-solving skills as they navigate the Challenge.@defcon.bsky.social
The Gold Bug Contest is an intense cryptography puzzle challenge with a beginner's entry point that will get you started on the entire challenge. Participants will learn codes, ciphers, and other puzzle-solving skills as they navigate the Challenge.@defcon.bsky.social
July 19, 2025 at 5:14 PM
The GOLD BUG Challenge is BACK!
The Gold Bug Contest is an intense cryptography puzzle challenge with a beginner's entry point that will get you started on the entire challenge. Participants will learn codes, ciphers, and other puzzle-solving skills as they navigate the Challenge.@defcon.bsky.social
The Gold Bug Contest is an intense cryptography puzzle challenge with a beginner's entry point that will get you started on the entire challenge. Participants will learn codes, ciphers, and other puzzle-solving skills as they navigate the Challenge.@defcon.bsky.social
(DCNextGen is for youth 8-18 attending DEF CON)
BCC - Cool your beverage - quick!
A fun competitions at DEF CON! Cool a beverage from 120 deg. down to a target temp as quickly as possible.
You can bring a contraption from home or choose to build one on-site!
@defcon.bsky.social
BCC - Cool your beverage - quick!
A fun competitions at DEF CON! Cool a beverage from 120 deg. down to a target temp as quickly as possible.
You can bring a contraption from home or choose to build one on-site!
@defcon.bsky.social
July 17, 2025 at 12:28 PM
(DCNextGen is for youth 8-18 attending DEF CON)
BCC - Cool your beverage - quick!
A fun competitions at DEF CON! Cool a beverage from 120 deg. down to a target temp as quickly as possible.
You can bring a contraption from home or choose to build one on-site!
@defcon.bsky.social
BCC - Cool your beverage - quick!
A fun competitions at DEF CON! Cool a beverage from 120 deg. down to a target temp as quickly as possible.
You can bring a contraption from home or choose to build one on-site!
@defcon.bsky.social
(DCNextGen is for DEF CON attendees ages 8-18)
WARZONE CTF: Racoon Rescue
In this CTF you have to help rescue Raider Raccoon by solving challenges! There will be prizes for the winners :)
WARZONE CTF: Racoon Rescue
In this CTF you have to help rescue Raider Raccoon by solving challenges! There will be prizes for the winners :)
July 14, 2025 at 10:39 PM
(DCNextGen is for DEF CON attendees ages 8-18)
WARZONE CTF: Racoon Rescue
In this CTF you have to help rescue Raider Raccoon by solving challenges! There will be prizes for the winners :)
WARZONE CTF: Racoon Rescue
In this CTF you have to help rescue Raider Raccoon by solving challenges! There will be prizes for the winners :)
(DCNextGen is for DEF CON attendees ages 8-18)
WARZONE CTF: Racoon Rescue
In this CTF you have to help rescue Raider Raccoon by solving challenges! There will be prizes for the winners :)
@defcon.bsky.social
WARZONE CTF: Racoon Rescue
In this CTF you have to help rescue Raider Raccoon by solving challenges! There will be prizes for the winners :)
@defcon.bsky.social
July 13, 2025 at 7:02 PM
(DCNextGen is for DEF CON attendees ages 8-18)
WARZONE CTF: Racoon Rescue
In this CTF you have to help rescue Raider Raccoon by solving challenges! There will be prizes for the winners :)
@defcon.bsky.social
WARZONE CTF: Racoon Rescue
In this CTF you have to help rescue Raider Raccoon by solving challenges! There will be prizes for the winners :)
@defcon.bsky.social
(DCNextGen is for youth 8-18 attending DEF CON)
BioHacking Village Scavenger Hunt.
Learn all about the BioHacking Village and Device Lab while you take on a complex scavenger hunt! There will be things to discover and questions to answer on the BioHacking adventure!
@defcon.bsky.social @villageb.io
BioHacking Village Scavenger Hunt.
Learn all about the BioHacking Village and Device Lab while you take on a complex scavenger hunt! There will be things to discover and questions to answer on the BioHacking adventure!
@defcon.bsky.social @villageb.io
July 12, 2025 at 5:24 PM
(DCNextGen is for youth 8-18 attending DEF CON)
BioHacking Village Scavenger Hunt.
Learn all about the BioHacking Village and Device Lab while you take on a complex scavenger hunt! There will be things to discover and questions to answer on the BioHacking adventure!
@defcon.bsky.social @villageb.io
BioHacking Village Scavenger Hunt.
Learn all about the BioHacking Village and Device Lab while you take on a complex scavenger hunt! There will be things to discover and questions to answer on the BioHacking adventure!
@defcon.bsky.social @villageb.io
(DCNextGen events are for youth 8-18)
Bricks in the Air (BitA) our DCNextGen hackers will learn about the I2C commands and networking. This will then be applied as they try to control the actuators and motors on a Lego airplane model.
@defcon.bsky.social @aerospacevillage.bsky.social
Bricks in the Air (BitA) our DCNextGen hackers will learn about the I2C commands and networking. This will then be applied as they try to control the actuators and motors on a Lego airplane model.
@defcon.bsky.social @aerospacevillage.bsky.social
July 12, 2025 at 2:51 PM
(DCNextGen events are for youth 8-18)
Bricks in the Air (BitA) our DCNextGen hackers will learn about the I2C commands and networking. This will then be applied as they try to control the actuators and motors on a Lego airplane model.
@defcon.bsky.social @aerospacevillage.bsky.social
Bricks in the Air (BitA) our DCNextGen hackers will learn about the I2C commands and networking. This will then be applied as they try to control the actuators and motors on a Lego airplane model.
@defcon.bsky.social @aerospacevillage.bsky.social
(DCNextGen is for hackers 8-18 at DEF CON)
Physical Security Village
The many ways to bypass a locked door
Our DCNextGen hackers will get a chance to learn multiple ways to bypass a door, then demonstrate their skills to complete the Physical Security Village Challenge!
@defcon.bsky.social
Physical Security Village
The many ways to bypass a locked door
Our DCNextGen hackers will get a chance to learn multiple ways to bypass a door, then demonstrate their skills to complete the Physical Security Village Challenge!
@defcon.bsky.social
July 9, 2025 at 2:32 PM
(DCNextGen is for hackers 8-18 at DEF CON)
Physical Security Village
The many ways to bypass a locked door
Our DCNextGen hackers will get a chance to learn multiple ways to bypass a door, then demonstrate their skills to complete the Physical Security Village Challenge!
@defcon.bsky.social
Physical Security Village
The many ways to bypass a locked door
Our DCNextGen hackers will get a chance to learn multiple ways to bypass a door, then demonstrate their skills to complete the Physical Security Village Challenge!
@defcon.bsky.social
We are excited to share that DEF CON NextGen will be a part of Defcon 33 🌟
If you haven't heard about us before, we are the official DEF CON youth track 🦝
There are a ton of awesome activities planned this year!
More information to come so follow our socials for more info 💚
dcnextgen.org
If you haven't heard about us before, we are the official DEF CON youth track 🦝
There are a ton of awesome activities planned this year!
More information to come so follow our socials for more info 💚
dcnextgen.org
June 2, 2025 at 1:14 AM
We are excited to share that DEF CON NextGen will be a part of Defcon 33 🌟
If you haven't heard about us before, we are the official DEF CON youth track 🦝
There are a ton of awesome activities planned this year!
More information to come so follow our socials for more info 💚
dcnextgen.org
If you haven't heard about us before, we are the official DEF CON youth track 🦝
There are a ton of awesome activities planned this year!
More information to come so follow our socials for more info 💚
dcnextgen.org