Join DEFCON Halifax on August 7 at Volta! Network & hear Eman Billah’s talk: From Silence to Strike: Tactical Autonomy Emerges.

🎤 𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸:

𝘍𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘚𝘪𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘚𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘬𝘦: 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘌𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘛𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘈𝘶𝘵𝘰𝘯𝘰𝘮𝘺

Presented by 𝗘𝗺𝗿𝗮𝗻 𝗕𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗵, a Dal engineering grad and co‑founder/CTO of fintech startup Bluethumb Technologies. Also spearheading portable water‑purification tech – he’s one of Atlantic Canada’s Top 30 Under 30 innovators.

In this talk, Emran will explore the rapidly evolving world of drone warfare, focusing on how autonomous systems are reshaping modern combat.

🔍 What’s This All About?

DEFCON Halifax is your local hub for hackers, tinkerers, and cybersecurity pros. Whether you’re just curious or deep in the field, you’re welcome here. Come to learn, connect, and be part of Halifax’s growing infosec community.

💡 Why You Should Come:

• Meet fellow hackers, makers, and defenders
• Catch a cutting-edge talk on tactical autonomy
• Share knowledge in a laid-back, pressure-free environment
• No sponsors. No sales. Just real people and real conversations

📅 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲:

• 6:30 PM – Doors Open + Networking
• 6:55 PM – Welcome
• 7:00 PM – Emran Billah’s Talk
• 7:30 PM – Q&A
• 8:00 PM – More Networking
• 8:30 PM – Wrap-Up

📸 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘀-𝗨𝗽:

• Photos will be taken during the event.
• If you RSVP but can no longer attend or are feeling unwell, please let us know.
• Special thanks to Volta for hosting us in their fantastic venue.