Summercon Foundation

Summercon is America’s oldest hacker conference—founded in 1987 by Phrack Magazine and still going strong nearly four decades later. Each summer in Brooklyn, NY, we bring together 400–500 of the brightest minds in security for two days of deeply technical talks, irreverent conversation, and legendary social events. We’re a single-track conference with a carefully curated speaker lineup—no fluff, no sales pitches. Attendees include offensive security researchers, red team leads, academic innovators, government cybersecurity professionals, and senior engineers from some of the most impactful organizations in the world. If you want to hear what’s next in security, this is where it breaks first. Summercon is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and we publish our financials at the start of every event. Thanks to the support of our sponsors and patrons, we’re able to keep ticket prices low while delivering a high-impact experience that blends signal, community, and creative energy. For companies, Summercon offers a rare opportunity to: · Connect with top-tier security talent in a low-pressure, high-context setting. · Build credibility with a discerning technical audience that values authenticity. · Demonstrate meaningful support for the security research community and hacker culture. We don’t do booths. We do real conversations, compelling challenges, and memorable moments. Our 2025 sponsorship prospectus is available upon request. If you’re ready to show up—and stand out—we’d love to talk.