Empowering Hackers Across Industries to do Cool Shit.

DistrictCon is a DC hacker con, focusing on hacking together and exchanging ideas over typical talk tracks.

We want to grow the community through action and engagement that focuses on the greater good, while also enlightening policymakers. Topics will range from classic hacking topics (binary exploitation and reverse engineering) to infosec policy and geopolitics.

We’re creating a DC hacker con while keeping it, above all else, a hacker con. 

Values

Above all else, Be Kind.

DistrictCon has no tolerance for hate, harassment, or intimidation of any kind. We are respectful of one another and treat everyone as equals.

Collaborate in Good Faith.

We are here to collaborate with one another in good faith, not to self-promote or sell products or services. DistrictCon is committed to moving beyond “just another cybersecurity conference” by platforming for novel content and taking a new spin on popular topics.

Be Bold.

The original hacker mentality is to try things and fail, to truly understand the problem, and break a system to make it better. DistrictCon encourages its attendees to be brave, try new things, and step out of their comfort zones, even if that means messing things up.

Create Meaningful Connection.

We are a nonpartisan organization committed to hosting hackers of all sorts - builders, breakers, and fixers - and welcome all political orientations, nationalities, racial / ethnic backgrounds, and faiths. We want to level up the DC community by creating a place for people to learn skills and thrive.

Code of Conduct

All attendees, organizers, and volunteers agree to abide by the DistrictCon Code of Conduct. See a violation at our conference? Fill out the form here: districtcon.org/report-it

DistrictCon Lead Organizers

  • Winnona

    FOUNDER / PRESIDENT

  • Sarah

    DEPUTY DIRECTOR

  • Supriya

    PARTNERSHIPS /
    COMMS LEAD

  • Ryan

    CFP / JUNKYARD LEAD

  • SOPHIA

    CFP LEAD
    (in memoriam)

  • Chris

    JUNKYARD CO-LEAD

  • JACK

    VILLAGE OF VILLAGES
    LEAD

  • NINA

    VILLAGE OF VILLAGES
    LIAISON / CO-LEAD

  • Grace

    Grace

    POLICY LEAD

  • Alexander

    LOGISTICS LEAD

  • KIERAN

    JUMP THE WALL LEAD

diversity of experience is an asset in a field that responds to new and evolving threats.

In support of that vision, 10% of DistrictCon tickets sold are reserved specifically for affinity groups to ensure we are building a community of hackers at DistrictCon that supports diverse viewpoints and backgrounds.

Are you an affinity group (promoting diversity in political orientation, nationality, gender, racial / ethnic background, and/or faith)? Please reach out to outreach@districtcon.org.

Current Partners: Black Girls Hack, Blacks in CyberSecurity, KC7.