In-Person Resources
Bookstore
August 5-8 | Breakers Registration Desk, Level 2
Come by the official bookstore at the Breakers Registration Desk, Level 2 and browse the latest titles in security. Several authors will be signing copies of their authored books. (Books are available for purchase.) Brought to you by Professional Programs Bookstore.
Bookstore Hours:
- Monday, August 5: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Tuesday, August 6: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Wednesday, August 7: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
- Thursday, August 8: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Book Signings:
- Tuesday, August 6:
- Chris Castaldo at 11:00 – 11:20 AM
- Wednesday, August 7:
- Adam Shostack at 11:00 – 11:20 AM
- Stephanie & Chris Domas at 12:00 – 12:20 PM
- Thursday, August 8:
- Joseph Cox at 11:00 – 11:20 AM
- Mikko Hypponen at 1:00 – 1:20 PM
Childcare
Black Hat is excited to partner with leading childcare provider Kiddie Corp to offer Black Hat attendees’ access to an on-site children's program.
The Kiddie Corp program is for children ages 6 months through 12 years old and will be located within the Mandalay Bay Convention Center. If you have a child under 6 months or over 12 years of age accommodations can be made with show management approval.
Currently, childcare is available on the dates & times below:
- Tuesday, August 6: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday, August 7: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday, August 8: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Advance registration is recommended. Availability is limited and handled on a first-come, first-served basis. Although every effort will be made to accommodate on-site registrations, there is no guarantee.
Click Here to Learn More and Register
DEF CON Badge Pickup
August 8, 2024 | Mandalay Bay Ballroom Foyer, Level 2
7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Step 1: Attendees will present their Black Hat badge with DEF CON symbol to staff.
Step 2: Your badge will be hole punched as proof of pick-up.
Step 3: Staff will hand you your badge.
Merchandise Store
Get your Black Hat-branded T-shirts, jackets, mugs, and more at the Black Hat Merchandise Store located on Level 2. Purchases can be made with any major credit or debit card. Brought to you by Moxie Promo.
Merchandise Store Hours:
- Monday, August 5: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Tuesday, August 6: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Wednesday, August 7: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
- Thursday, August 8: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Mobile App
The Black Hat Events mobile app allows you to build your schedule, connect with other attendees, navigate the venue, browse sponsor profiles, and discover a lot more about the event. You can download the mobile app for IOS or Android by searching “Black Hat Events” or visit page.swapcard.com/app/black-hat-events.
Be sure to turn on notifications to know when attendees are reaching out to you in real-time. For IOS, you can manage notifications within the app settings. For Android, you can manage the notifications on the phone settings within notifications settings.
Mothers Room
A private nursing mothers is available on Level 3 of the Mandalay Convention Center, in the Jasmine 1 Registration Office on Trainings & Briefings days, August 3 - 8.
On-Demand Access
August 14 – September 16, 2024 | Swapcard
All Black Hat USA 2024 attendees will have on-demand online access to the programs included in their paid pass one week after the in-person event. On-demand access is provided through our Swapcard platform and will be available August 14 – September 16, 2024.
On-demand includes access to all recorded Briefings, Arsenal Tool Demos, Sponsored Sessions & Workshops, Business Hall Activities, and more.
Prayer Room
A private prayer room is available on Level 3 of the Mandalay Convention Center, in the Jasmine 2 Registration Office on Trainings & Briefings days, August 3 - 8. The room will remain unlocked throughout the event and no reservation or notice is required for its use.
Social Media
Banners
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