DEF CON Badge Pickup at Black Hat
If you pre-purchased a DEF CON pass WITH your Black Hat pass, you can pick up your DEF CON badge from Black Hat at Mandalay Bay Convention Center. Please read the pickup instructions below.
***No DEF CON passes will be sold onsite at Black Hat. If you have not pre-purchased a DEF CON pass, your only option it to purchase one in person at DEF CON***
DEF CON has implemented some new policies this year, so please make sure you read the following carefully, to ensure you have everything you'll need.
- DEF CON requires proof of vaccination to attend in person. You will be required to show your vaccination card in order to pick up your badge.
- Please review DEF CON's Mask and Vaccination policies which will be strictly enforced at the DEF CON Badge Pickup. No exceptions.
DEF CON Badge Pick-up will take place Thursday, August 5, 2021 from 7:00 am – 5:00 pm in the Level 2 Mandalay Bay Ballroom Foyer
Step 1: Attendees will provide staff proof that they are in adherence with all DEF CON's Mask and Vaccination policies to receive a wristband before getting their badge.
Step 2: Attendees will show their wristband and present their Black Hat badge with DEF CON symbol to staff.
Step 3: Your badge will be hole punched as a proof of pick-up.
Step 4: Staff will hand you your badge.