Join us for a few free drinks and great hangs at Firefly Lounge, right by Gamble’s, in Westport! maps.app.goo.gl/Erz4z3ZP3W1W...

Join us here at 6:30pm at Firefly in Westport! Bring your ID & #BSidesKC2026 badge to join us for some great post-conference hangs!

Ice cream by 3:30pm!!

The #BSidesKC2026 ice cream happy hour starts at 2pm by registration! Check out the contests today! Prizes galore!! Corelight, EnterpriseKC, Lockpicking, Scavenger Hunt, & the Lunar Lander competition in the Hardware Hacking Village before the LIVE showdown @ closing ceremonies!

The afternoon is in full swing & the villages are buzzing! If you haven't stepped away from the talks yet, now is the time to get hands-on! Solder your badge @ Hardware Hacking, check out Podcasting, Lockpicking, RF, ICS, OSINT, BetterMEnt, & contests!!

Can't go hacking on an empty stomach—lunch is included with your #BSidesKC2026 ticket! Find food trucks in the lower courtyard, by the RF Village, starting @ 11:30am 'till 1:30pm, so grab a bite, recharge your brain, and check out some signals while you're at it.

Wanna see every corner of #BSidesKC2026 & maybe win a prize in the process? Visit the Scavenger Hunt, down the hall from registration. These challenges will send you on a quest all over the con & discover things you might otherwise miss.

#BSidesKC is 100% community-run—and our sponsors are the engine that keeps us moving! As you roam the halls today, stop by the sponsors & say thank you. Their support keeps this conference accessible & high-quality for the local InfoSec scene. We couldn’t do this without them!

Great morning to spend the day at talks, villages, and meeting fellow cybersecurity nerds at #BSidesKC2026! Registration is officially open @ KCKCC Jewell Student Center - Navigate to 39.12225, -94.74890 Check-in with your Humanitix QR code & kick things off with us at 8:45am!

🚀 BSidesKC: ARTEMIS // AD ASTRA OR BUST Human 🧑‍🚀 vs AI 🤖 Lunar Lander showdown Crash = shame Land = glory Best human vs best AI LIVE on stage to close the con Think you can fly it better than a model? Think your agent can beat instinct? Bring your bot or your hands: github.com/carlfugate/l...

The fun wonn't stop at closing ceremonies! Once we wrap up at KCKCC, join us for the official #BSidesKC2026 After Party to celebrate, network, & unwind with the community. Bring your ID & #BSidesKC badge for entry! Details in the reply!

Planning to get hands-on with activities & contests at #BSidesKC2026? We have prizes up for grabs across the entire con, with the Corelight CTF, EnterpriseKC CTF, Scavenger Hunt Lockpicking Village, and Best Human vs. Best AI! For some activities, you might benefit from bringing along a laptop!

#BSidesKC2026 Registration opens at 8:00am this Saturday (4/25)! Have the Humanitix email's QR code ready to scan at check-in! 📍 Location & Navigation We'll be @ KCKCC's Jewell Student Center. Avoid ending up at the wrong building on campus! Navigate to 39.12225, -94.74890.

This Saturday at the #BSidesKC2026 closing ceremonies! BadgePirates are hosting the ultimate showdown: Best Human vs. Best AI — LIVE, with a Lunar Lander showdown. Bring your phone or laptop & visit the Hardware Hacking Village to learn how to participate.

Our #BSidesKC2026 opening keynote this Saturday @ 9am is Tim MalcomVetter, co-founder of Wirespeed & a 25yr infosec veteran. Don't miss this perspective to kick off the day. Keep your notifications ON! We’ll post updates & highlights thru Saturday. linktr.ee/bsideskc

A massive THANK YOU to our sponsors for supporting the Kansas City security community and making conferences like #BSidesKC2026 possible! Community Leaders: Coalition, Seal Security, @sumologic.bsky.social, ThreatLocker Village Sponsors: BanSHEE Cybersecurity, MixMode

Just 4 days away from #BSidesKC2026 (4/25)! Don't forget to spend time in our incredibly diverse villages for hands-on learning & community connection. Get ready for: 🛠️ Hardware Hacking & Soldering Village 🔒 Lockpicking Village 🕵️‍♂️ OSINT Village 📡 RF Village 🧠 BetterMEnt Village 🎙️ Podcast Village

Check out the official badge for #BSidesKC2026! Just days away from talks, villages, & community vibes you don’t want to miss! 📅 THIS SATURDAY, 4/25 📍 KCKCC (7250 State Ave) 🍻 After Party kicking off at 6:30pm at Firefly Lounge! Find all the info @ linktr.ee/bsideskc

The #BSidesKC2026 Schedule is LIVE! Our full lineup of speakers, villages, and contests is all officially posted. We’ve got an incredible day planned for the KC security community. Check out the schedule here:

🚀 BSidesKC: ARTEMIS // AD ASTRA OR BUST Human 🧑‍🚀 vs AI 🤖 Lunar Lander showdown Crash = shame Land = glory Best human vs best AI LIVE on stage to close the con Think you can fly it better than a model? Think your agent can beat instinct? Bring your bot or your hands: github.com/carlfugate/l...

Thank you to Recon Infosec for supporting our often dehydrated and always under caffeinated hacker community by sponsoring the Water & Coffee station this year! Arrive early for a limited giveaway to you coffee drinkers!

Thank you to ThreatLocker for being a Community Leader sponsor and supporting the BSidesKC greater Kansas City hacker community!

Thank you to Coalition Security for being a Community Leader sponsor and supporting the BSidesKC greater Kansas City hacker community!

Thank you to Seal Security for being a Community Leader sponsor and supporting the BSidesKC greater Kansas City hacker community!

Thank you to EnterpriseKC for sponsoring our badges and lanyards this year! They are also running one of the two CTF competitions!

Thank you to Mixmode for sponsoring the Lockpick Village and supporting the BSidesKC greater Kansas City hacker community!

Thank you to BanSHEE Cybersecurity for being a repeat sponsor of the Soldering Village and the BSidesKC greater Kansas City hacker community!

Thank you to @qualys.bsky.social for being a Pass The Hat sponsor and supporting the BSidesKC greater Kansas City hacker community!

Thank you to @sumologic.bsky.social for being a Community Leader sponsor and supporting the BSidesKC greater Kansas City hacker community!

Introducing the Podcast Village - We're setting up a dedicated space where speakers, attendees, and volunteers can pull up a chair and share what's on their mind. No prep needed. No stage fright required. Whether you have 5 minutes or 30, we want to hear from you!

BSidesKC 2026: Sponsorship Announcement We'd like to give a huge shout out to @stickergaff.bsky.social for providing our stickers this year! Snag one at the conference! They've generously offered the BSidesKC community a discount on custom sticker orders > stickergaff.com/discount/BSI...

Put your skills to the test at this year's conference — we're running THREE competitions again this year! bsideskc.org/activities/#... Grab your tickets now: linktr.ee/bsideskc #BSidesKC

The BetterMEnt Village at #BSidesKC2026 is a way for participants to skip the technical details and focus on YOU! Connect with the Mental Health Hackers, Financial Advisors, and more! Grab your tickets now: linktr.ee/bsideskc #BSidesKC

Even more some hands-on learning during #BSidesKC2026 at the always fantastic Lockpick Village in less than a month - 4/25! Stop by and try the Box of Locks Challenge! Proudly sponsored by Mixmode! Grab your tickets now: linktr.ee/bsideskc #BSidesKC

The RF Village is the perfect place to learn how wireless tech controls the world around us! Stop by for a hands-on look at everything from analog radio transceivers to digital positioning & telemetry. Tickets for #BSidesKC2026 are on sale now! linktr.ee/bsideskc #BSidesKC

Check out the #OSINT Village at #BSidesKC2026 on 4/25 with @ginsberg5150.bsky.social! Whether you are a budding enthusiast or a seasoned sleuth, this village is your gateway to mastering the art of open-source intelligence. 🎟️ Tickets are selling fast—grab yours today: linktr.ee/bsideskc #BSidesKC

Get ready to do some hands-on learning during #BSidesKC2026 at the Soldering & Hardware Hacking Village in less than a month - 4/25! Led by the legendary @BadgePirates & proudly sponsored by banSHEE cybersecurity! Grab your tickets now: linktr.ee/bsideskc #BSidesKC #HardwareHacking

⌛ FINAL CALL for Speakers! CFP Round 3 closes TOMORROW (3/25)! This is your absolute last chance to get your talk proposals in for #BSidesKC2026 Don't let the clock run out! 📅 Conference Date: April 25, 2026 🔗 Submit your talk & find all event info here: linktr.ee/bsideskc #BSidesKC #infosec

🎟️ BSidesKC 2026 tickets are officially HERE!! Join us on April 25 for a day of security deep dives, community, networking, and more! Students - email [email protected] from your .edu address for info on a free ticket. Grab your #BSidesKC2026 badge & order some swag today! linktr.ee/bsideskc

Lots of great stuff going on as we get closer to #BSidesKC2026! 📄 CFP round 2 closes TODAY, opening round 3! 🎟️ Tickets: Coming soon! 🔥 Swag Store is LIVE! 🗣️ We are thrilled to announce that Tim MalcomVetter will be kicking things off for us this year! linktr.ee/BSidesKC

BSidesKC 2026 Call for Sponsors for our April 25th event is OPEN! Help us keep local security education accessible while getting your company's name & logo out there! We have sponsorship options for every budget, view the prospectus & more from linktr.ee/bsideskc #BSidesKC #BSidesKC2026 #InfoSec

That’s a wrap on #BSidesKC2026 CFP Round 1 - thanks to all who got their submissions in early! Round 2 is officially OPEN until March 6. 📢 CFP Round 2: Open until 3/6 🤝 CFV: We still need volunteers! Submit your talk here: linktr.ee/bsideskc

Clock is ticking! ⏳ Round 1 of the #BSidesKC CFP closes in just 3 days (2/10/2026). Get your submissions in now for our conference the last weekend of April. Round 2 kicks off as soon as Round 1 ends! Details & submission link: bsideskc.org/call-for-pap...

Happy Kansas Day! 🚀✨ BSidesKC 2026 is coming on April 25, CFP is open! Find all the ways to connect with us here: linktr.ee/bsideskc

📅 SAVE THE DATE: April 25, 2026! Announcing the return of our annual #BSidesKC conference! Call for Papers is now OPEN! #CFP Round 1 submissions end Feb 10: bsideskc.org/call-for-pap... Call for Volunteers: bsideskc.org/call-for-vol... Find all the ways to connect with us! linktr.ee/bsideskc

Need to pickup your electronic #BSidesKC2025 badge? You can pick it up @ SecKC this Tuesday (06/10)! Bring proof of electronic badge purchase! Pickup is highly encouraged, though if you need shipping, reach out to [email protected] SecKC’s June meeting info: www.seckc.org/upcoming-eve...

Thank you @bsideskc.bsky.social for having Mental Health Hackers back again this year. If you are attending, come relax for a bit, grab some stickers from the sticker exchange, or do some coloring. We also have wrestling masks that you can put together for the party tonight. #MentalHealthMatters

BSidesKC was a blast!! It’s so lovely to have such an enthusiastic local community in infosec! #BSidesKC @bsideskc.bsky.social

The BsidesKC after party was some of the wackiest shit I’ve had the privilege to help orchestrate in some time. We just kept asking each other, ‘what did we do?’ 🤣 Shout out to Firefly Lounge for being so accommodating and letting the nerds do silly themed shit in their bar. @bsideskc.bsky.social

That’s a wrap for BSidesKC2025!! We would like to thank all of our attendees, sponsors, volunteers, organizers, and the whole security community! Thanks for coming out and don’t forget to join us for the after party at Firefly Lounge in Westport starting at 6:30pm.