DEFCON Halifax July Meet-Up

Overview This month, Jay Heisler, a CNBC-published freelance journalist, will talk about Higher Education in the OSINT Field

DEFCON Halifax – July Meet-Up 📅 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: Thursday, July 9th 2026 🕡 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM 📍 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Volta, Halifax 🎤 𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸: Jay Heisler is a CNBC-published freelance journalist and a regular writer for the OSINT Output, a US-based OSINT podcast and blog run by US military contractors Tim and Chris. Jay's lecture, titled Higher Education in the OSINT Field: Never Necessary But Always Helpful, will examine OSINT and higher education, a topic on which Jay is about to publish an article coauthored with a former CIA officer turned OSINT technology private-sector consultant. 🔍 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. 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 – Jay'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.