This year's menu is long. Here's an amuse bouche of just some of our critical infrastructure policy talks.

my ransomware policy talk was accepted at def con. You should attend if you ever want your files back.

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Policy@DEF CON runs on people. We could use your help. Attaches get first-hand experience behind the scenes at a major conference. Perks include swag, undying gratitude, and ensuring a conference you’re already at doesn’t fall apart. Sign up here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Interested in the intersection of Global Cyber Policy, Risk, and all things Hacker! Our Directors Katie Noble and Heather West chat about this years Policy@ DEF CON34. We can’t wait to see you there! CFP closes 1May - submit your 25, 50, or 80min talk. youtu.be/y7vMt_IM0Bw?...

Its not too late to submit your talk, panel, or session to Policy@ DEF CON 34! This years theme is Agency. CFP Closes 1May26 defcon.org/html/defcon-...

We hear that the KEY to getting access in the Policy CTF is knowing the secret knock pattern.

Policy Mixer tonight! From 17:30-21:30 in Room 234 at @defcon.bsky.social -- your last chance to chat up our goons, policymakers, staff, and speakers! It's a party! #PolicyAtDC33

With federal support fading, states and hackers are stepping up to protect schools. Learn how grassroots cyber defense models are reshaping K–12 security. Come see Hacking Back to School: How States, Hackers, & Civil Society can Support K-12 Cybersecurity in W234 at 4:30 TODAY #PolicyAtDC33

SURPRISE SESSION -- @defcon.bsky.social's Franklin Project wants YOUR feedback on new and emerging threats to critical infrastructure that should be in the national and international policy conversation! 2:30 P.M. in Policy Department - W234! (Second floor, bottom right corner of the "A")

Our #PolicyAtDC33 #CTF puzzle is in full swing! You can kick-off your search by visiting us in W234 and letting a policy staffer know you want to play. Stuck? Ask for /help! Check the leaderboard: dc33.badgey.app/leaderboard

Disclosure Encounters of a New Kind: Building the CVE Program of the Future Vulnerability disclosure is evolving. Explore how AI, labeling, and policy innovation are reshaping the CVE landscape—and what it means for defenders and researchers alike. Come see us W234 at 12:30!!!! #PolicyAtDC33

Right to Repair: What’s the latest?! From tractors to phones, the fight for repair rights is heating up. Hear from experts on the latest legal, policy, and tech battles shaping the future of ownership and access. Come see us W234 #PolicyAtDC33

Our #CTF is in full swing! Have you found the key to success? You might want to start by looking for beacons near the policy room. There's lots of useful information there!

Hey @defcon.bsky.social! W234, #PolicyAtDC33, 16:30–we are talking current and emerging geopolitical threats, their likelihood, and potential impacts. This is a spicy🌶️ panel with so much expertise, you won’t want to miss it! Featuring Chris Painter, Matt Blaze, Winnona DeSombre, and Matt Wein.

Zero Trust is a powerful concept-but when applied to certified avionics, it can become a safety hazard masquerading as a security control. Let’s talk safety critical aspects of man<->machine interfaces at 15:30! #PolicyAtDC33

Did you miss out on our CTF last year? Don't be blue, we're running a hashtag#CTF again this year! You can enter by visiting us in W234 starting at 10:00 FRIDAY and scan around for a policy staffer.

Have you started the Policy@DEFCON #CTF challenge yet? If not, stop by W234 and let a staffer know you want to play. And, while we know you love policy, don't forget about the other villages! They're beacons for useful knowledge.

🚨 LIVE NOW — Orwell Industries TTX 🏢💥 The CEO just told IT to hack back and delete stolen data. Can they? Should they? Time is running out.CFAA carve-outs?Legal ramifications?YOU decide in our live IR simulation. 🖥️ Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tob... @defcon.bsky.social #PolicyAtDC33

Welcome to @defcon.bsky.social 🎉 I am your @defconpolicy.bsky.social room host this morning and looking forward to hearing all of the talks! Plus they gave me a microphone and I told a joke and I didn’t get fired, so 😎 #policyatDC33

If you attended my #defcon talk on #opensource in the federal government, thanks! Sorry for the slide issue, but here they are! jordankasper.com/oss-in-gov And if you're here, come hit up at the policy room for hints on the @defconpolicy.bsky.social CTF!

Can’t make it to @defcon.bsky.social? You can still check our 🔥🔥 #PolicyAtDC33 speakers livestreamed on YouTube! www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tob...

Can’t make it to @defcon.bsky.social? You can still check our 🔥🔥 #PolicyAtDC33 speakers livestreamed on YouTube! www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tob...

RARE OCCASION — We have an EU speaker who crossed the pond to educate us at #PolicyAtDC33 on DMAs—supporting interoperability and preventing gatekeeping in the digital economy If you’re at @defcon.bsky.social Come join NOW in W234!!!!

Hey @defcon.bsky.social! TODAY'S THE DAY! First day of #DEFCON33 And there's so much knowledge to share in LVCC-W234 (our dedicated Policy Room) and the Creator Stages (Level 2, middle of the road!)

Operation Horizon Veil teaching folks to think through the chaos! #PolicyAtDEFCON #TTX

Did you miss out on our CTF last year? Don't be blue, we're running a hashtag#CTF again this year! You can enter by visiting us in W234 starting at 10:00 FRIDAY and scan around for a policy staffer.

We've got roundtables, discussions, and a CTF waiting for you in the dedicated #PolicyAtDC33 room next week at @defcon.bsky.social! See you in LVCC-W234! 🤩

Policy at @defcon.bsky.social line-ups are posted! See y'all at the end of #HackerSummerCamp next week for #DEFCON33

Operation Horizon Veil -- some might call it a tabletop exercise, a crisis thought exercise, or just chaos and good, nerdy fun. Executed by Nathan Case and Dr. Volker Franke. This crisis simulation is part-remote for the next week and culminates in the final round(s) at #DEFCON33. bit.ly/45yJ3EP

Policy@DEFCON is a beacon for policymakers and technology professionals to meet, educate, and engage! Join us in W234 for host of great talks, an engaging atmosphere, and a fun CTF!

⚡TWO WEEKS UNTIL #DEFCON33⚡ Wondering what #PolicyAtDEFCON is? How you can be a part of it at @defcon.bsky.social? Policy Goon West is here to help you out -- www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBkd...

Diplomacy under pressure. Policy in chaos. Policy@DEF CON's premiere tabletop exercise, Operation Horizon Veil, starts soon via 💻slack and culminates 💥on site💥 at #DEFCON33!

After 2 great events in China, we've been looking for more places to share the #defcon hacker spirit with the world. First up is Bahrain. We’re taking part in the Arab International Cybersecurity Conference (AICS) Nov. 5-6, 2025. 2-day trainings Nov 3-4. Details here: defcon.org/html/defcon-...

Policy @ #DEFCON CFP notifications have gone out! Check your email to see if you're speaking at Policy@DEFCON! We had nearly 200 submissions but could only accept around 16. Congrats to those who're in and see y'all in August!!

Ready to compete at DEF CON 33 but not sure where to start? Join WISP for a virtual session on July 10 on how to enter, prepare, and thrive in @defcon.bsky.social contests. Hear from past winners, judges & contest organizers! Register now: lu.ma/8thx43yp

🚨 Challenge Spotlight: AIS Sudden Death ⚓ At DEFCON 33’s Maritime Hacking Village, satellite comms are down, and spoofed AIS signals are your only clue. One ship is real. One’s a trap. Choose right or sink trying. 5 rounds. Zero forgiveness. Can you spot the spoof? @defcon.bsky.social #CTF #AIS

Want to help us keep the gears turning at #DEFCON33? Apply to be an attache where you might draw door duty, speakerops support, or troubleshooting chaos for a few hours on-site. Details + Sign-up ==> docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Want help bring policymakers and hackers together? Policy@DEF CON runs so smoothly thanks to our fantastic attaches who spend a few hours a day with logistics! Application to be an attache drops next week! See you at #DEFCON33

Save the date! Policy@ #DEFCON33 is on! #PolicyAtDEFCON is a forum for breaking down silos between those who write the rules and those who test their limits. Hackers, lawyers, policy wonks, and even govvies (from anywhere in the world) are welcome. Read more: forum.defcon.org/node/252013

Join Jake and the #DEFCON Franklin Team for the Release of The First Inaugural Hacker's Almanack! The Almanack is a compendium of the most impactful findings from DEF CON 32 and an analysis of their policy implications. Feb 6 at 1730 Pennsylvania Ave NW Suite 275 in Washington DC!

The White House recently released a new Executive Order on AI. There's a thread in @DEFCONPolicy Forums with a link to the EO and a place to leave your thoughts if you have any. Check it out and join the policy conversation: forum.defcon.org/node/247802

Missed a @DEFCONPolicy session you really wanted to catch? Fear no more! All of the DEF CON Policy content is up on the DEF CON Youtube page. Check it out here: www.youtube.com/@DEFCONConfe...

Now that DEFCON 31 is over, if you're interested in keeping up with the @DEFCONPolicy conversation head over to DEF CON Forums. Here is a link to a thread on some press coverage, but also feel free to leave your thoughts/feedback or start a convo https://forum.defcon.org/node/247343#post247343

Loving our sessions so far? Not a fan? We're collecting polling data so we can be better next year. Let us know what you think, we’d love to hear it! https://qfreeaccountssjc1.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3eGdwIOCKgfEozY

We’re kicking off Friday with pretty groundbreaking sessions on “Building the Hacker Talent Pipeline” and a “US Cyber Policy 101” come on by

We’re here and ready The #DEFCON31 Policy Team can’t wait to have you in our spaces. Come check out our Friday sessions and don’t forget to sign up for a Puddle Huddle slot (Policy @ DEFCON rooms 218-223)

Puddle Huddles are a thing at #DEFCON31 this year! Intrigued? These are public 25 or 50 min, small group (8-10) cyber policy convos that are unofficial & unscripted. Show up in the morning to register for 1 of 12 slots. So many possibilities, come make history!

Sunday, 11AM @DEFCONPolicy Hangover Trivia: Cyber Policy Edition! test your knowledge of all the most trivial aspects of tech policy! https://info.defcon.org/event/?id=51680