DEFCON Halifax – December Meet-Up

• 📅 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: Thursday, December 4th, 2025
• 🕡 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
• 📍 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Volta, Halifax

🎤 𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸:

Presented by Malcolm MacDonald, a dedicated IT and security professional with a background in cybersecurity and systems administration. Malcolm will be presenting a talk titled ‘Bridges & Snowflakes: How You Can Help Fight Censorship from Your Own Backyard,’ where he discusses practical ways individuals can contribute to a more open internet.

🔍 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
• Learn about the latest security trends and best practices
• Share knowledge in a laid-back, pressure-free environment
• No sponsors. No sales. Just real people and real conversations

🤝 Community-Powered and Proudly Sponsor-Free

DEFCON Halifax aims to create an environment free from sales pitches. We depend on our community’s generosity to cover small expenses. When you register for your free ticket, you’ll see an optional donation field. If you can donate a few dollars, it would be greatly appreciated.

All donations go directly to enhancing DC902 events.

Thank you for helping us grow this community!

📅 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲:

• 6:30 PM – Doors Open + Networking
• 6:55 PM – Welcome
• 7:00 PM – Malcolm’s Talk
• 7:40 PM – Q&A
• 8:00 PM – More Networking
• 8:30 PM – Wrap-Up

🌐 Can’t Make It In Person?

No problem! We live-stream our talks so you can join in from anywhere. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get notified when we go live, or rewatch this event and past meet-ups later at your convenience.

📸 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘀-𝗨𝗽:

• Photos and a live stream of the talk 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.

Reserve your spot today and join Halifax’s cybersecurity community for an evening of learning, networking, and meaningful conversations.