Summercon is one of the oldest hacker conventions, and the longest running such conference in America. It helped set a precedent for more modern “cons” such as H.O.P.E. and DEF CON, although it has remained smaller and more personal. Summercon has been hosted in cities such as Pittsburgh, St. Louis, Atlanta, New York, Washington, D.C., Austin, Las Vegas, and Amsterdam.
NEWS
- Summercon 2026 is GO
Early Bird tickets for America’s Oldest Hacker Conference are now live.
We’re back at Littlefield next June with two days of sharp research, bad jokes, good people, and the kind of glorious chaos only Summercon can deliver.
Get your ticket: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/summercon-2026-tickets-1486402011429
Sponsors: planning for 2026 is already underway. If you want to be part of the ecosystem, reach out —
[email protected]See you in Brooklyn!
- Day 2: Livestream
A message to all survivors of Day 1: you can catch Day 2 action as it unfolds here: https://youtube.com/live/TuKPA-CeDFA?feature=share
- Livestream is active
The Day 1 stream is doing the thing and bits are flowing to the ether. Join it here:
- Pre-Registration Unofficial Pre-PartY
Once again, Canal Bar is rolling out the red carpet, starting at 7pm, for the annual Pre-Registration Unofficial Pre-partY.
Where:
Canal Bar
270 3rd Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Google MapsWhen:
Thursday, July 10, 2025
7:00pm until late (they’re open until 4am—so pace yourself)What’s happening:
- Get your wristband: Skip the line Friday morning by picking up your registration wristband early.
- Get your t-shirt: Claim your conference t-shirt before we run out of your size.
- Get reconnected: This is your chance to catch up with the friends you haven’t seen since last Summercon (or longer).
This is Summercon’s unofficial but very real community hangout before the talks start. No agenda, no ceremony—just good company, cold drinks, and a lot of bad ideas brewing for the weekend.
See you at PUPPY.
- Stay Close to the Action at Summercon 2025
We’ve secured a limited block of rooms at the Ace Hotel Brooklyn for Summercon attendees, just minutes from the main venue. These rooms are available at a preferred group rate, but the block expires on June 18, 2025—and when they’re gone, they’re gone.
To book:
- Use this direct link: Summercon Hotel Booking Link
- Or go to acehotel.com/brooklyn, enter your dates (7/10–7/13), click “Group Code,” and enter SUMCON25
Book now to guarantee your stay among fellow hackers, speakers, and partygoers.