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DistrictCon @districtcon.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Promise we’ll have more chances! Check out our CFP and Junkyard! Volunteer form will open up in November and we’ll be running our student program again this year (applications opening up ~Nov ish too)

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DistrictCon @districtcon.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

We've officially sold out of Early Bird tickets! Our CFP is still open for Hacking talks & Policy Roundtable submissions and The Junkyard is still open. Folks that are selected receive free tickets - we highly recommend submitting! www.districtcon.org/cfp www.districtcon.org/junkyard

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Call For Papers | Share Your Ideas – Submit Today — DistrictCon

Submit your paper proposals for DistrictCon 2027. Join cybersecurity leaders, researchers, and professionals in shaping the future of tech and policy.

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DistrictCon @districtcon.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Just a fun reminder that our EARLY BIRD TICKETS go on sale in 1️⃣ week, on Sep. 30 at 11:59 am! Make sure you set all the reminders so you don't miss it! ⏰ www.districtcon.org/tickets

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DistrictCon @districtcon.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Our CFP is open and we're especially looking for hacking magic 👾🪩🪄 Learn more about the content we're looking for on our Sessionize! sessionize.com/districtcon

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DistrictCon @districtcon.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Our Early Bird tickets will be going on sale for $225 on September 30 at 12 p.m. EST, don't forget to snag yours! Follow our Eventbrite page for more updates: www.eventbrite.com/o/97578168083 Our GA tickets will be on sale in November, so if you miss the drop you can get your ticket then!

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DistrictCon @districtcon.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

OUR CALL FOR PAPERS IS OFFICIALLY OPEN! We want to see all of your hacking magic, informing policy, or roundtable idea submissions. For more ideas, you can check out our page or submit directly! sessionize.com/districtcon www.districtcon.org/cfp

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DistrictCon @districtcon.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

DistrictCon… prepared for anything including a UV of 11

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DistrictCon @districtcon.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

You can always learn more at districtcon.org

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DistrictCon @districtcon.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

We're 205 days away from DistrictCon Year 2! We've been so lucky to grow our community and team over the last few years - make sure you're following us on all platforms to keep informed of CFP deadlines, ticket drops, and more!

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DistrictCon @districtcon.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Part 2 is available on YouTube: youtube.com/shorts/CuIcL... And if this inspired you, submit to The Junkyard! www.districtcon.org/junkyard

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SSH'ing Into a Stranger's Treadmill Mid-Run From My Phone - Pt 2

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DistrictCon @districtcon.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

In case you needed an excuse to stay inside from this heatwave 🥵

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DistrictCon @districtcon.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

In like a fun, submit to our call for bugs! not in like a weird way

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DistrictCon @districtcon.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Submit! www.districtcon.org/junkyard

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DistrictCon @districtcon.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

It's basically summer which means you should be thinking about what video games you should be playing. We submit into record Command & Conquer Generals

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DistrictCon @districtcon.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

The Junkyard Call for Bugs is officially open! 👾 www.districtcon.org/junkyard For additional information, please reference our Disclosure Guidance doc: lnkd.in/ewjswJyf And if you missed last years presentations, check them out on YouTube now: www.youtube.com/@DistrictCon...

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DistrictCon @districtcon.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Feb. 6-7, 2027 | See you there 🪩✌️

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DistrictCon @districtcon.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

DistrictCon Year 1 Talks are officially live on our YouTube Channel! Check it out: youtube.com/watch?v=RDqX... A HUGE shoutout to our incredible speaker line up that came out through the snow to share their amazing content with us.

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Ian Levy (Keynote) : From protecting a country to security guard in a bookshop

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BT ✔️ @bigtaro.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Want to hack away at your @districtcon.bsky.social badge? I made a “hackable” version of the code available for those of you who want to write your own firmware, this should get you started: github.com/bigtarobadge...

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GitHub - bigtarobadges/DistrictConYear1Badge: Repository for the DistrictCon Year 1 Badge

Repository for the DistrictCon Year 1 Badge. Contribute to bigtarobadges/DistrictConYear1Badge development by creating an account on GitHub.

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Tracy @hackerpinup.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

I am so honored that I got to be a part of junkyard! Such an exciting idea to encourage hacking for the sake of hacking and revel in the fun and curiosity. Being a judge went by so fast! But I am happy I got to be on stage with my friends and that I was trusted to adjudicate such awesome research.

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Jordan Kasper @jordankasper.com · 27/01/2026

Some stats for the @districtcon.bsky.social Year 1 badge challenge ( game.districtcon.org ): - 410 registered users (out of ~1200 attendees) - 5.4 average puzzles solved (of 38 total puzzles) - A high score of 469 by "chef" (of 620 possible) 🧵

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Sarah Powazek @powa-sec.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Check out this great coverage of a @districtcon.bsky.social roundtable on the Pall Mall Process by @timstarks.bsky.social

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DistrictCon @districtcon.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Thanks to those that played our badge challenge this year! If you want to unlock all that sweet bling, try the konami code, then enter our S3CR3T B4TT3RY UNL0CK code.

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BT ✔️ @bigtaro.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

The baron has gone home but he seemed to leave a Fez behind. Suspicious hmmm? @districtcon.bsky.social #badgelife

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DistrictCon @districtcon.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

The Junkyard is Live! Don’t miss out! Catch it on our Track 1 Livestream!

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Supriya @supriyam.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

Here @districtcon.bsky.social - despite the snow - and we've got some amazing content on deck today INCLUDING a session from @timstarks.bsky.social @kimzetter.bsky.social and Mary Brooks (our DisCo Press Lead) in 5 minutes.

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DistrictCon @districtcon.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

Snow(sun) Day is officially a go! Join us now for our opening keynote with Dan Ridge! mailchi.mp/districtcon/...

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DistrictCon @districtcon.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

Hacker DisCo in full swing 😎🪩 (courtesy of Blue Sky Innovators)

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DistrictCon @districtcon.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

Have you checked out our Village of Villages yet? They’re here ready for you! Come say hi, do some hands on activities, check out the CTF, and maybe even score some badge challenge points!

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DistrictCon @districtcon.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

DISTRICTCON YEAR 1 is in full swing! We heard from Winnona DeSombre, our Founder & Director, and Opening Keynote Ian Levy 🪩

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DistrictCon @districtcon.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Vibes are high for DistrictCon! We’ll see you tomorrow 😎

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DistrictCon @districtcon.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Please reach out to outreach@districtcon.org if you have additional questions - ticket holders will be hearing from us very soon.

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DistrictCon @districtcon.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

We are also working on a way to send swag to attendees that cannot make it safely because of the weather. We appreciate your patience as we are a mighty team of volunteers pivoting based on Mother Nature. 🌨️ ☃️

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DistrictCon @districtcon.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Plus, our badge challenge and Village of Villages CTF will be available online (we’re still tweaking with these - more info soon). We are adding a livestream for attendees (ticket holders) to join us virtually.

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DistrictCon @districtcon.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

DISTRICTCON IS STILL A GO! We are excited to see you all on Saturday, January 24 as we are still going through our normal programming! While we are unable to process refunds, we are adding virtual components to Saturday AND Sunday including a livestream for public sessions for ticket holders.

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DistrictCon @districtcon.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

We are making preparations for this option and are working through the logistics for this. We appreciate your patience as we navigate the situation! More updates to come.

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DistrictCon @districtcon.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

We are planning to proceed according to schedule on Saturday, January 24. Given the developing weather situation, we are evaluating adding a virtual component to Sunday, Jan 25.

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DistrictCon @districtcon.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

We're really excited to present our Sponsors Job Board! If you are in the market for a new role, check out the listings on our page. These roles are curated by our sponsors and they'll be at DistrictCon Year 1 ready to chat about the roles! T-3 days! 😎 www.districtcon.org/job-board

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Job Board — DistrictCon

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Hex-Rays @hex-rays.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

We're heading to D.C. for @districtcon.bsky.social this weekend and would love to connect. We're ready to discuss content collaborations, and gain product feedback, user insights, and more. Book a few minutes with us during the conference: meetings-eu1.hubspot.com/justine-benj...

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DistrictCon @districtcon.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

In the meantime, check out our agenda! www.districtcon.org/agenda

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Agenda — DistrictCon

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DistrictCon @districtcon.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

We will continue to monitor local weather reports, and take into account local guidelines and recommendations. We will communicate any scheduling changes out immediately if the situation changes! ☃️

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DistrictCon @districtcon.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

We are aware of the developing weather situation in D.C. on January 24-25 (during our conference). We are planning to proceed and are continuing to monitor the situation. We encourage attendees to use caution transiting to and from the conference in the case of inclement weather.

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