August 7–9, 2026 · Las Vegas, NV
BTV at DEF CON 34
Our 9th year at DEF CON.
Content tracks
- Incident Response
- Forensics
- Cyber Threat Hunting
- Detection Engineering
- Operational Technology
- Insider Threat/Risk
We are excited to bring Blue Team Village (BTV) to DEF CON 34 for a ninth year. Join defenders from around the world for talks, hands-on content, contests, and community.
The session tracks include the following topics: Incident Response, Forensics, Cyber Threat Hunting, Detection Engineering, Operational Technology, and Insider Threat/Risk.
BTV Content
The full schedule is published at schedule.blueteamvillage.org. Watch this page and the BTV Discord for lineup announcements.
Contests at Blue Team Village
The BTV Capture the Flag returns with Project Obsidian — a forensic investigation of malware in containerized environments. Details and setup steps are at ctf.blueteamvillage.org.
Gatherings & Events
Gatherings and events to be announced. Join the BTV Discord so you don't miss anything.
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