DEFCON Halifax – April Meet-Up

📅 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: Thursday, April 2nd, 2026

🕡 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

📍 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Volta, Halifax

🎤 𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸:

Presented by Maricar Aliasut, host of the HFX Lockpickers Club, “How to Pick Locks” is an introductory deep dive into the tools and tactile techniques of non-destructive entry.

🔍 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. They depend on our community’s generosity to cover small expenses. When you register for your free ticket, you’ll see an optional donation field. Please donate a few dollars.

All donations go directly to enhancing DC902 events.

Thank you for helping us grow this community!

📅 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲:

• 6:30 PM – Doors Open + Networking
• 6:50 PM – Community News & Update
• 6:55 PM – Welcome
• 7:00 PM – Maricar’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! DEFCON live-streams the talks so you can join in from anywhere. Subscribe to their YouTube channel to get notified when they go live, or rewatch this event and past meet-ups later at your convenience.